Rou+Cong+Rong+(Cistanches)

[[image:rou_cong_rong.jpg width="114" height="302" align="right"]]Rou Cong Rong (Cistanches)
Category: Herbs to Tonify Yang Nature : warm Flavors: Sweet, Salty Channels: KI, LI Functions: Tonify Kidney Yang**; Moisten the Large Intestine & Promote bowel movement** Indications: 1. Impotence, infertility, weakness & cold in the lumbar region and knee due to Kidney Yang deficiency **[Yang power of Large Intestine]** 2. **Constipation** due to dryness in the Large Intestine, **esp. w/ Kidney Yang xu [usually for elderly or lack of fluids]** 3. **Nourishes Blood & Essence**

Dosage: 10-20g.

Contra: hyperactivity of fire due to Yin deficiency & loose stool