Pattern Identification: Kidney Yang deficiency, waning Fire of the Gate of Vitality, Blood deficiency Chinese Action: Warms and Tonifies Kidney Yang, replenishes Essence (Jing) and nourishes Blood and Essence Pulse: Deep and weak, particularly in the rear positions Tongue: Pale and damp Indications (Symptoms): -Temporary aching and weakness of the lower back and knees -Occasional fatigue, dizziness, aversion to cold and coolness of the extremities with a desire to wear warm clothing -Helps relieve occasional loose stools, possibly with undigested food -Occasional watery leukorrhea, frequent urination, slight incontinence, water retention in the ankles