肾受燥热，淋浊溺痛，腰脚无力，久为下消，女贞汤主之。
女贞汤（自制）
女贞子（四钱） 生地（六钱） 龟版（六钱） 当归（二钱） 茯苓（二钱）
石斛（二钱） 花粉（二钱） 萆 （二钱） 牛膝（二钱） 车前子（二钱） 大淡菜（三枚）
女贞常绿乔木，纯阴至静，虫食其叶，能生白蜡，为止血圣药，而况于其子。臣以生地、龟版、石斛、花粉、淡
菜滋补肾阴，咸寒有情，燥热化解无余。当归以去腥气，茯苓以顾脾胃，萆 、牛膝、车前，则为淋浊溺痛
而设。祖怡注。
肾受燥凉，腰痛足弱，溲便短涩，苁蓉汤主之。
苁蓉汤（自制）
肉苁蓉（三钱漂淡） 枸杞（三钱） 菟丝子（四钱） 当归（二钱） 杜仲（三钱）
料豆（三钱） 茯苓（二钱） 牛膝（二钱） 甘草（四分） 红枣（十枚） 姜（二片）
苁蓉咸温，填精补血，植物而有似乎动物。肾脏燥凉，髓枯血少，便闭，非鲜首乌、当归、麻仁、苏子、蜂蜜所
能必通者，惟苁蓉之润，足以通之。枸杞、菟丝、杜仲、料豆，亦肾家要药；当归、牛膝，活血舒筋；甘草、茯苓、姜、
枣，以顾脾胃；生姜兼能去凉，茯苓兼能通溺，归、菟、姜、枣，并以解苁蓉之腥浊，顾全心胃，制方缜密极矣。
归、苓、膝三味，上两方皆同用。祖怡注。
When the Kidney channel is affected by dryness-heat, symptoms such as stranguria (dysuria), turbid urine, painful urination, weakness in the lower back and legs may occur. If prolonged, this develops into "Lower Xiao" (Lower Wasting-Thirst syndrome). The Nu Zhen Tang (Privet Fruit Decoction) is the primary formula for treatment.
Nu Zhen Tang (Self-made Formula)
Ligustri Lucidi Fructus (Nvzhenzi, 4 qian)
Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shengdi, 6 qian)
Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum (Guiban, 6 qian)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 2 qian)
Poria (Fuling, 2 qian)
Dendrobii Caulis (Shihu, 2 qian)
Trichosanthis Radix (Huafen, 2 qian)
Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma (Bixie, 2 qian)
Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi, 2 qian)
Plantaginis Seed (Cheqianzi, 2 qian)
Mytilus Edulis (Da Dancai, 3 pieces)
The Ligustrum lucidum is an evergreen tree with a purely Yin and extremely tranquil nature. When its leaves are eaten by insects, white wax is produced; thus, it is a supreme herb for stopping bleeding, let alone its fruit. Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, Dendrobii Caulis, Trichosanthis Radix, and Mytilus Edulis serve as minister herbs to nourish Kidney Yin. These herbs possess salty and cold properties and are considered "sentient substances" (having biological affinity), which effectively resolve dryness-heat completely. Angelicae Sinensis Radix is used to remove fishy odors, while Poria protects the Spleen and Stomach. Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma, Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, and Plantaginis Seed are specifically prescribed for stranguria, turbid urine, and painful urination. Note by Zuyi.
When the Kidney channel is affected by dryness-cold, symptoms such as lower back pain, weak legs, and short, scanty, or difficult urination may occur. The Cong Rong Tang (Cistanche Decoction) is the primary formula for treatment.
Cong Rong Tang (Self-made Formula)
Cistanches Herba (Rongshourou, 3 qian, rinsed to remove saltiness)
Lycii Fructus (Gouqi, 3 qian)
Cuscutae Semen (Tusizi, 4 qian)
Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 2 qian)
Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong, 3 qian)
Sojae Helvolae Semen (Liaodou, 3 qian)
Poria (Fuling, 2 qian)
Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi, 2 qian)
Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 4 fen)
Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus (Hongzao, 10 pieces)
Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Jiang, 2 slices)
Cistanches Herba has a salty and warm nature, capable of filling essence and nourishing blood; although it is a plant, it resembles animal products in its tonifying action. In cases where Kidney dryness-cold leads to exhaustion of marrow and deficiency of blood, resulting in constipation, fresh Polygoni Multiflori Preparata, Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Cannabis Seed, Perillae Fructus, and honey cannot guarantee bowel movement. Only the moistening power of Cistanches Herba is sufficient to promote unobstructed passage. Lycii Fructus, Cuscutae Semen, Eucommiae Cortex, and Sojae Helvolae Semen are also key herbs for the Kidney system; Angelicae Sinensis Radix and Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix invigorate blood and relax sinews; Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Poria, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus protect the Spleen and Stomach; Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens additionally dispels cold, while Poria promotes diuresis. Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Cuscutae Semen, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus together neutralize the fishy and turbid nature of Cistanches Herba, protecting the Heart and Stomach. The formulation is extremely rigorous and meticulous. Note by Zuyi.
Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Poria, and Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix are commonly used in both aforementioned formulas.