{"product_id":"kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm","title":"Kidney Tonic (Yin) – TCM Herbal Formula for Kidney Yin Deficiency, Dizziness, Night Sweats, Tinnitus \u0026 Infertility","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for Kidney yin deficiency with dizziness, vertigo, weakness of the back and knees, night sweats, tinnitus, spermatorrhea, nocturnal emission, dry mouth, and thirst — tonifies Kidney yin; replenishes marrow and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); treats sexual dysfunction, infertility, and sensory and nerve disorders; adaptogenic and antiaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated in cases of excess, stagnation, fire, inflammation, or active infection. Use with caution in patients with weak digestion — yin tonic herbs may cause bloating and stagnation in the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e. Not recommended for prolonged use (more than 2–3 months) — once desired effect is achieved, switch to a milder yin tonic such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e to consolidate results.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eKidney yin deficiency\u003c\/b\u003e with depletion of marrow and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dizziness, vertigo, weakness of the knees, soreness of the lower back, night and\/or spontaneous sweating, spermatorrhea and\/or nocturnal emission, tinnitus, dribbling of urine, thirst, dry mouth and throat, mirror-like tongue with little coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSexual dysfunction:\u003c\/b\u003e spermatorrhea and nocturnal emission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eInfertility\u003c\/b\u003e due to premature ovarian failure; amenorrhea; uterine bleeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSensory and nerve disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e multiple neuritis, polyneuritis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e In TCM, the Kidney governs reproduction, growth, development, and the production of marrow. Kidney yin provides the fundamental substance for normal growth and functioning of the body. A decline in Kidney yin leads to deficiency heat rising upward, causing dizziness, tinnitus, night sweats, dry mouth, and thirst. Deficiency of the lower body causes weak knees and sore back. Deficiency fire causes \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) to leak out, resulting in spermatorrhea and nocturnal emission. In Western medicine, these conditions correspond to genitourinary disorders including infertility, sexual dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances — conditions where laboratory tests are often normal yet patients continue to deteriorate without targeted treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShu Di Huang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata): chief herb — tonifies the Kidney; replenishes Kidney yin; clinically: combined with Shan Yao, Shan Zhu Yu, Tu Si Zi, and others — effectively treated 7 men with sexual dysfunction and decreased testosterone; reversed signs and symptoms and raised plasma testosterone to normal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Zhu Yu\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Corni): astringes yin and body fluids to prevent further depletion; substantial stimulatory effect on sperm motility — from 25.8 ± 7.7% to 42.8 ± 10.3%; clinically: 33 of 42 men successfully conceived children within approximately 2 months; all 33 confirmed at 2-year follow-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGou Qi Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Lycii): tonifies \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); improves vision; relieves dizziness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGui Ban Jiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Gelatinum Plastrum Testudinis): strong animal substance — nourishes Kidney yin; tonifies \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLu Jiao Shuang\u003c\/b\u003e (Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum): strong animal substance — nourishes Kidney; tonifies \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTu Si Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Cuscutae): tonifies Kidney; strengthens lower body; relieves sore back and weak knees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNiu Xi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae): tonifies Kidney; strengthens lower body; directs formula downward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Jing\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Polygonati): replenishes Kidney yin; clinically: enhanced auditory function and improved hearing in 100 patients with deafness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNu Zhen Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi): replenishes Kidney yin; treats tinnitus and blurred vision from yin deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Yao\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Dioscoreae): tonifies Kidney; strengthens Spleen to aid absorption of tonics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria): strengthens Spleen; promotes absorption of yin tonic herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): harmonizes the entire formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRestores sexual and reproductive function\u003c\/b\u003e — Shu Di Huang + Shan Zhu Yu + Tu Si Zi (testosterone↑, sperm motility↑, sperm count↑); clinically: 33 of 42 men conceived children; premature ovarian failure and secondary amenorrhea treated successfully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eTreats menstrual disorders\u003c\/b\u003e — clinically: 9 of 14 amenorrhea patients treated successfully; 17 of 22 uterine bleeding patients improved; 38 of 45 uterine bleeding patients achieved complete recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eImproves sensory and nerve function\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Jing (auditory function↑, 100 deafness patients); formula herbs treat multiple neuritis, polyneuritis, and retrogressive myelitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAdaptogenic \/ antiaging\u003c\/b\u003e — multiple herbs alleviate mental and physical stress and prevent premature aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes yin; tonifies the Kidney (Shu Di Huang, Gou Qi Zi, Gui Ban Jiao, Lu Jiao Shuang, Nu Zhen Zi, Huang Jing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Replenishes marrow and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) (Gui Ban Jiao, Lu Jiao Shuang, Shan Zhu Yu, Tu Si Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Astringes yin and body fluids (Shan Zhu Yu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Strengthens lower body; relieves sore back and weak knees (Tu Si Zi, Niu Xi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Strengthens Spleen; promotes absorption (Shan Yao, Fu Ling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes formula (Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. May increase to 6–8 capsules three times daily for more severe symptoms. Discontinue once desired effect is achieved and switch to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Kidney yang deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yang-kidney-yang-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yang)\u003c\/a\u003e. Hot flashes, tidal fever, or steaming bone sensations — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Vaginal dryness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-spring-vaginal-dryness-atrophic-vaginitis-menopause-tcm\"\u003eBalance Spring\u003c\/a\u003e. Thirst and dryness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Qi deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e. Qi and blood deficiencies — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Dry cough with scanty sputum — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Dry stool — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-deficient-chronic-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGentle Lax (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e. Infertility — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-1-female-infertility-menstrual-regulation-fertility-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phases 1–4)\u003c\/a\u003e. Dizziness, vertigo, or high blood pressure — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Osteoporosis — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/osteo-8-osteoporosis-bone-density-fracture-recovery-tcm\"\u003eOsteo 8\u003c\/a\u003e. Degeneration of soft tissue — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-mlt-muscle-atrophy-tendon-ligament-rehabilitation-tcm\"\u003eFlex (MLT)\u003c\/a\u003e. Weakness and soreness of the back — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/back-support-cr-chronic-low-back-pain-sciatica-osteoarthritis-tcm\"\u003eBack Support (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e. Weakness and soreness of the knees — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/knee-ankle-cr-chronic-degeneration-joint-support-tcm\"\u003eKnee \u0026amp; Ankle (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e. Hair loss — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e. Visual disturbances — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lycium-support-macular-degeneration-eye-health-tcm\"\u003eLycium Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Increase intake of nourishing cooling roots: Mexican yam, yam, radishes, potatoes, carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets, turnips, malanga, celeriac, taro, and rutabaga. Recommended foods: mulberries, apples, peaches, pears, fresh vegetables, mung beans, soybeans, tofu, soy sprouts, and chrysanthemum flowers. Avoid warm and hot-natured foods that damage qi and yin: heat-producing fruits (mango, durian), stimulants (coffee, alcohol, energy drinks), and spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables (pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili, wasabi). Avoid artificial coloring and processed meats (lunch meats, hot dogs, sausages) — nitrites are linked to inflammation and chronic disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e45-year-old female (L.S.):\u003c\/b\u003e Hyperthyroidism (not seeking Western treatment); rapid heartbeat, weight loss, hair loss, exhaustion; Kidney yin deficiency with Liver qi stagnation. Kidney Tonic (Yin) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thyrodex-hyperthyroidism-graves-disease-goiter-overactive-thyroid-tcm\"\u003eThyrodex\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: most symptoms stabilized; continued herbs for hair loss improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e56-year-old female (C.R.):\u003c\/b\u003e Hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, anxiety, depression, constant palpitations and sweating; Kidney yin deficiency with heat. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e + Kidney Tonic (Yin) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: less heat sensation, decreased anxiety and sleep difficulty; dry mouth and thirst resolved with Kidney Tonic (Yin) + Nourish (Fluids).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yang-kidney-yang-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yang)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yang deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e – for mild Kidney yin deficiency maintenance | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for thirst and dryness | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for hot flashes and night sweats | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-spring-vaginal-dryness-atrophic-vaginitis-menopause-tcm\"\u003eBalance Spring\u003c\/a\u003e – for vaginal dryness | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e – for qi deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – for qi and blood deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-1-female-infertility-menstrual-regulation-fertility-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phases 1–4)\u003c\/a\u003e – for female infertility | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for dizziness and hypertension | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/osteo-8-osteoporosis-bone-density-fracture-recovery-tcm\"\u003eOsteo 8\u003c\/a\u003e – for osteoporosis | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-mlt-muscle-atrophy-tendon-ligament-rehabilitation-tcm\"\u003eFlex (MLT)\u003c\/a\u003e – for soft tissue degeneration | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/back-support-cr-chronic-low-back-pain-sciatica-osteoarthritis-tcm\"\u003eBack Support (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic low back weakness | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/knee-ankle-cr-chronic-degeneration-joint-support-tcm\"\u003eKnee \u0026amp; Ankle (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic knee weakness | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e – for hair loss | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lycium-support-macular-degeneration-eye-health-tcm\"\u003eLycium Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for visual disturbances | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-deficient-chronic-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGentle Lax (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e – for dry stool | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-health-hormonal-support\"\u003eWomen's Health \u0026amp; Hormonal Support Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fertility-reproductive-health\"\u003eFertility \u0026amp; Reproductive Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kidney-urinary-health\"\u003eKidney \u0026amp; Urinary Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-health-vision-support\"\u003eEye Health \u0026amp; Vision Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/energy-vitality\"\u003eFatigue, Energy \u0026amp; Vitality Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? 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