Jīn Suǒ Gù Jīng Wán

Golden Lock Essence-Securing Decoction

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Health Benefits
For: spermatorrhea, fatigue, lumbago, erectile disfunction, tinnitus, profuse leukorrhea
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Category: Stabilize + Bind: Bind Essence Stop Enuresis Spermatorrhea ⌕ 
Subcategory: Bind Essence Stop Enuresis Spermatorrhea  Source: Yi Fang Ji Jie  
Actions: Tonify Kidney to astringe essence.
Diagnosis
Tongue: pale tongue with white coating      Pulse: thin, weak    Other: 
Patterns: Kidney deficiency spermatorrhea 
Indications: Spermatorrhea due to KD deficiency [35] • Kidney deficiency spermatorrhea, fatigue, lumbago, erectile disfunction, tinnitus, profuse leukorrhea [42]
Contraindications: Damp heat • Heart fire • Liver fire
Description
Name Variations: Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan , 金锁固精丸, Golden Lock Essence-Securing Decoction,
Herb List: Sha Yuan Zi(K) • Qian Shi(M) • Lian Xu(M) • Lian Zi(M) • Long Gu(A) • Mu Li(A)
Commentary: Sha Yuan Ji Li = Sha Yuan Zi, especially goes to the Kidney channel and is one of the best herbs for deficiency based spermatorrhea. Qian Shi is fruit from water lilly. Lian Xu is the silk from the lotus flower. Lian Zi is the seed from lotus plant. Lian Zi clears Heart heat. Lian Zi powder is used to make pills. This can be combined with Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan for fertility support (IUI or IVF) to provide stronger sperm[Song]
Related Formulas:
NCCAOM: NCCAOM has 3 formulas for Stabilize & Bind Essence. They are Jīn Suǒ Gù Jīng Wán, Sāng Piāo Xiāo Sǎn, Shòu Tāi Wán. Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan is for KD deficiency causing spermatorrhea, leukorrhea, and erectile dysfunction. Chief herb is Sha Yuan Zi for tonifying Yang and best for spermatorrhea. Sang Piao Xiao San is for KD & HT Qi deficiency. It treats spermatorrhea symptoms but the key here is frequent urination, poor memory, poor concentration (HT component). Shou Tai Wan is for KD deficiency causing Chong & Ren instability. This formula is primary for miscarriages. Tu Si Zi is the king herb and tonifies KD Yin and Yang, calms fetus, and also treats Leukorrhea and Spermatorrhea. Since all 3 formulas tonifies the Kidney, they all treat spermatorrhea and leukorrhea. Jin Suo Gu Jin Wan directly targets these two issues while San Piao Xiao San has a heart component. Shou Tai Wan has Ren and Chong components with miscarriages.
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Sha Yuan ZiMilkvetch Seed • 沙苑子 Tonify Yang
Qian ShiEuryale Seed •  芡实 ♥ Stabilize + Bind Tonify Spleen, dispel dampness, tonify Kidney, astringe essence [22]
Lian XuLotus Flower Stamen •  莲须 ♥ Stabilize + Bind Clear heart heat, stabilize essence, retrains fluid leakage, stop bleeding [22]Stamen is the pollen producing part of the flower Stabilize and bind essence
Lian ZiLotus Seed • 莲⼦  Stabilize + Bind Tonify Kidney and Essence, tonify Spleen to stop diarrhea, Tonify Heart to calm Shen hypotensive
Long GuAnimal Fossils • 龙骨  Calm Shen Calm spirit • Reduce anxiety • Relief insomnia • Calm liver • Prevent fluid discharge • Anchor yang Antiepileptic • Anticonvulsant • Hypotensive • Sedative • Astringent • Antiseizure • Hemostatic
Mu LiOyster Shell • 牡蛎  Calm Shen Calm Shen • Calm Liver • Anchor yang rising • Neutralize stomach acids • Relieve stomach pain • Soften hardness • Remove nodules • Reduce fluid leakage from deficiency • Disperse stagnation alkaline • gastrointestinal
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: Use salt water to take the pills because salt water helps with the Kidney.
Modifications For

Caution
  • Do not use if pregnant

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Sha Yuan Zi: Yin xu heat • Urinary problems
Qian Shi:
Lian Zi:
Long Gu: Damp heat • Externally contracted excess • Bradycardia • Extrasystoles • Fire induced nocturnal discharge • Fish
Mu Li: damp heat • constipation

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Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

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