Western Medical Indications:
Diabetes

TCVM Indications:
Glucosuria
Impotence
Kidney Yin Deficiency with Qi/Yang Deficiency
Polydipsia, polyuria
Urination immediately after drinking
Weakness of back and knees, cold-seeking
Xia-xiao
Pulse: Deep, thready and weak
Tongue: Pale, white coating

Contraindications:
None

Dosage for Horse:
15 g twice daily as top dressing on feed

Dosage for Dog/Cat:
0.5 g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily

Directions:
Use as needed up to 6 months.

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Tonify Qi, nourish Yin, astringently consolidate Kidney

Classical Antecedent:
Xia Xiao Fang

Ingredients:
Fu Ling-Poria, Fu Pen Zi-Rubus, Huang Qi-Astragalus, Jin Ying Zi-Rosa, Mu Dan Pi-Moutan, Rou Gui-Cinnamomum,
Sang Piao Xiao-Mantidis, Shan Yao-Dioscorea, Shan Zhu Yu-Cornus, Shu Di Huang-Rehmannia, Ze Xie-Alisma