In your thirties, you should be full of vitality, but some people often feel their lower back aching, their knees weak, and feel chilly no matter how many layers they wear in cold weather. During the day at work, they are listless, and at night, they get up repeatedly to use the bathroom. Even intimacy suffers—failing at critical moments, and the "morning reaction" gets weaker and weaker. These embarrassing symptoms, in the eyes of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), are typical signs of spleen-kidney yang deficiency.

Our ancestors believed that "yang energy is like a small sun in the body." When yang energy is sufficient, the body feels warm and full of strength. However, if spleen and kidney yang energy is deficient, it is like having a leak in the home heating pipes—not only are the hands and feet cold, but digestive functions and kidney function also suffer. Especially when both the spleen and kidneys are deficient, cold energy gets trapped in the body, disrupting the flow of qi and blood, which naturally leads to a decline in intimate functions.

To address this deficiency syndrome, TCM has an effective traditional formula—Lizhong Tang with Aconite. This formula focuses on "tonifying both the innate and acquired aspects of the body": Ginseng and Atractylodes act like nutritional supplements for the spleen and stomach, strengthening the foundation of digestion and absorption. Dried ginger specifically warms the middle burner (spleen and stomach), while Aconite adds fire to the Mingmen (life gate). These two herbs combined can thoroughly dispel cold energy from the body. Finally, honey-fried licorice acts as a mediator, allowing the effects of these warm herbs to release gradually, ensuring effective tonification without causing excessive heat.

This formula excels in three key aspects: First, it simultaneously regulates the spleen and kidneys, acting as a "double insurance" for the body. Second, Aconite has a penetrating nature, directing the herbal effects throughout the meridians, preventing yang energy from stagnating and transforming into heat in localized areas. Third, its warming and tonifying effects are gentle and not excessively drying, making it suitable for long-term conditioning of those with constitutional deficiency. Nowadays, with high stress and frequent late nights, spleen-kidney yang deficiency is quite common. However, do not rush into random supplementation. It is best to consult a TCM practitioner for pulse diagnosis, adjusting the dosage according to your constitution, so that yang energy can be truly replenished at its root.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes pattern differentiation and treatment, using different formulas for different symptoms to achieve effective healing. If you have similar conditions, the first step is to examine your tongue coating. Please send me a photo of your tongue coating along with your symptoms, and I will provide a free pattern differentiation to determine the general direction of your treatment.