Schisandra and Epimedium formulas

Schisandra chinensis and Epimedium can be combined with Poria, Cinnamon, Cistanches in wine, Prepared Polygala, Salt Cortex, Salt Fenugreek, Yangqi Shi Bran Fried Gorgon fruit, and Chives Seed, as in Strong Yang Kidney Protection Pill. Schisandra chinensis has the effects of astringency, tonifying the kidneys and tranquilizing the heart (tonifying the kidneys and stabilizing the heart and mind), and benefiting the qi and generating fluids (promoting the production of fluids by tonifying the qi). It is suitable for prolonged coughing and asthma, frequent urination and wetting of urine, dreaming and spermatorrhea, spontaneous sweating and night sweating (sweating abnormally after falling asleep, but sweating stops after waking up), prolonged diarrhea, internal heat and thirst (internal heat accompanied by excessive eating, drinking and urinating), thirst due to injury of body fluids, restlessness of the heart and mind, and so on. The adverse effects of Schisandra chinensis are not clear. It should not be taken when the superficial evil is not resolved, when there is solid internal heat, when the cough is at the beginning, or at the early stage of measles. Epimedium has the basic effects of tonifying kidney yang, strengthening muscles and bones, and dispelling wind-dampness. It is suitable for kidney yang deficiency (lack of yang energy in kidney), lumbago and leg weakness, impotence and spermatorrhea, rheumatism and paralysis, and impotence of sinews and bones. The adverse effects of Epimedium are not clear, and it is contraindicated for people with yin deficiency (deficiency of yin and essence in the body, and the appearance of hyperactive deficiency fire). The above drugs must be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not blindly self-medication.