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LI-487 Qiang Jin II   
Comment:
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is in charge of ligaments and the kidneys are in charge of the bones.

This formula is a modification of Achyranthes & Rehmannia Formula. Achyranthes & Rehmannia Formula is a classic formula for tonifying the liver and kidney, and nourishing blood and essence. For hundreds of years, it has been used to treat lassitude and weakness in the loins and legs. Eucommiae Cortex and Cibotii Rhizoma are also liver and kidney tonics and assist Achyranthes & Rehmannia Formula to treat muscle and tendon weakness. It is specially suitable for aging people with weakness in the lower body, general fatigue and spermatorrhea.

Indications:
Lower back pain, weakness and soreness in the knees and waist, fatigue, dizziness and tinnitus.
Dosage:
4-6 tablets three times per day, before meals.
Functions:
Traditional:
Nourishes the liver and kidneys.
Modern:
Nourishes body essence and blood, strengthens the muscle and ligaments.
Ingredients:
Rehmannia Rehmanniae Radix Sheng Di Huang
Cornus Corni Fructus Shan Zhu Yu
Lycium Fruit Lycii Fructus Gou Qi Zi
Dioscorea Dioscorea Batatis Rhizoma Shan Yao
Cuscuta Cuscutae Semen Tu Si Zi
Achyranthes Achyranthes Radix Niu Xi
Peony Paeoniae Radix Shao Yao
Eucommia Eucommiae Cortex Du Zhong
Cibotium Cibotii Rhizoma Gou Ji
   
Chinese Medical Description:
 
Rehmannia, Cornus, Lycium Fruit
Nourishes the Liver and Kidneys
Dioscorea
Nourishes the Spleen and Kidneys
Cuscuta, Achyranthes
Strengthens the Bones and Ligaments
Peony
Nourishes the Blood and relives pain
Eucommia, Cibotium
Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthening bones and ligaments