The shelled epiphyllum in the Golden Chamber Kidney Qi Pill is toxic. Because raw epiphyllum is more toxic, it usually needs to be concocted and then used to achieve the purpose of reducing toxicity and increasing effectiveness. However, there is still a certain degree of toxicity in the epiphyllum in the Jin Gui Kidney Qi Pills. Jin Gui Kidney Qi Pill has the effect of tonifying the kidney and assisting yang (replenishing yang energy of the kidneys), and transforming kidney qi (promoting the transformation of kidney qi). It is mainly used in treating deficiency of kidney yang (lack of yang qi in the kidneys), which is mainly manifested as lumbago and tenderness of the feet, coldness below the waist, cold pain in the constriction of the abdomen (discomfort of traction in the lower abdomen), unfavorable urination (irregular urination), impotence, premature ejaculation, and so on. The main function of Radix Aconiti in this formula is to warm the kidneys to help yang (warming and tonifying the yang qi of the kidneys), and to stimulate the kidney qi. Although the Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni Multiflori in Jin Guo Kidney Qi Pill has been concocted, it may still have certain toxicity, therefore, it is recommended to take Jin Guo Kidney Qi Pill under the guidance of a medical professional in order to avoid any adverse effects.