Essence deficiency is very difficult to treat but once one can identify the main trend of symptoms, herbal treatment can be applied.
For essence deficiency accompanied by cold, lethargy, edema, sore lower back and knees, shortness of breath, depression, frequent urination and nocturia, reduced libido and increased susceptibility to infection a Kidney Yang tonic is advisable.
This includes codryceps, formulas such as Shen Qi Wan and Bai Ji Yin Yang Wan.
For essence deficiency manifesting as Kidney Yin Deficiency predominantly, with the symptoms described in the previous post then Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (where there is extreme heat in the body), Ming Mu Di Huang Wan or Qing Hao Bai Jia Tang where the eyes are dry and there are liver symptoms.
For generalised blood deficiency, Si Wu Wan is enough, but if there is poor circulation then Tao Hong Si Wu Wan assists, and in severe blood deficiency or blood deficiency with kidney deficiency symptoms then Qi Bao Mai Ren Tang applies.
Qi Bao Mai Ren Tang translates to 7 treasures for beautiful hair (beard) however it contains He Shou Wu, a powerful hair tonic which can also be toxic to some people.
The plant name is Fallopia Multiflorum which has been known to induce dose dependent liver damage in a small fraction of the population.
It is not expensive but if you buy it on its own I recommend that you use it with care and in small amounts at least initially.
It is recommended to cook for 30 minutes in boiling water and take the tea to restore hair but it may also give you loose stools and flatus if the digestion is weakened in any way.
I am going to open myself up to private individual cases of hair loss and a stronger focus here in the group for anyone who wants to consult me for a more individual diagnosis and treatment recommendation using herbs.