六子衍宗丸

4. Granule conversion and dose

• Calculation of the total raw herb weight of the original formula:
  • Tu Si Zi (dodder seed) 15 g + Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) 15 g + Yin Yang Huo (epimedium herb) 9 g + Fu Pen Zi (raspberry) 12 g + Wu Wei Zi (schisandra fruit) 6 g + Che Qian Zi (plantago seed) 9 g = 66 g.
• Conversion to 5:1 granules:
  • 66 g raw herbs ÷ 5 = 13.2 g granules.
• Recommended dose and method of administration:
  • One dose daily, taken in 2 portions dissolved in warm water.
  • Recommended to be taken before meals.
  • 6.5 g per dose.

5. Cautions and clinical notes

1. [Contraindications]: This formula is warming and tonifying in nature, and is therefore contraindicated in patterns of yin deficiency with effulgent fire (such as the five-center heat, dry mouth and throat, red tongue with scanty coating) and in patterns with excess heat or pronounced damp-heat.
2. During administration: sexual activity should be restricted, to assist the recovery of Kidney essence.
3. Modern applications: This formula is commonly used for male infertility (severe oligoasthenospermia, necrospermia), reduced sexual function (erectile dysfunction), and adrenal cortical hypofunction, when these belong to the pattern of Kidney essence deficiency with insufficient Kidney yang.
4. Duration of use: Requires prolonged, consistent use; it is recommended that the duration of use be calculated in months, under the guidance of a physician.