Function: 1. Strengthen Yin; Clear Empty Fire 2. Strengthen tendons and bones Application: 1. Use to treat Def. congenital Jing in Kidney and Def. congenital Blood in Liver. Symptoms: Weakness and stiffness in the lubar area, weak limbs, debility in walking. The tongue may be red, with less Tongue coat. The pulse may be thin and empty. 2. Use to treat Wei syndrome due to Def. Lover and Kidney Yin. Symptoms: Limbs which are flaccid and without strength, inability to stand up or even to make a fist. In serious cases, muscle atrophy may be present and there is little or no muscle function, especially in the legs, where inability to walk may be present. 3. Some western medicine disease applications include the following: Sequelae of poliomyelitis in children, i.e., flaccid paralysis of limbs, muscle atrophy, etc. This is more effective when combined with acupuncture treatments. Sequelae of tuberculosis in the knee joints in patients with Def. Yin and Empty heat signs.