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| Health Benefits |
| For: |
| Atributes: Basic formula for KD/LV Yin Xu |
| Constituents: |
| Products |
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Powder |
Granules |
Powder |
Pills |
| Category: Tonify Yin ⌕ |
| Subcategory: Source: Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue |
| Actions: nourish Liver and Kidney Yin |
| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: red with little coating Pulse: rapid, thin Other: |
| Patterns: Liver Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency |
| Indications: Liver and Kidney yin deficiency: 1) Essence insufficiency: weakness in lumber and knees, dizzy, tinnitus, deaf, painful heel bones, loosen teeth, pediatric late
fontanel closure 2) Deficient heat disturbance: fever in five centers, dryness in throat and mouth, steaming bone, tidal fever, night sweating,
spermertorrhea, toothache, thirst 3) Red tongue with little coating, thin rapid pulse. [Song] • Wasting and Thirsting disorder[Kim] |
| Contraindications: |
| Description |
| Name Variations: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan , 六味地黄丸, Six Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia, |
| Herb List: Shu Di Huang(K) • Shan Zhu Yu(M) • Shan Yao(M) • Ze Xie(A) • Mu Dan Pi(A) • Fu Ling(A) |
| Commentary: This formula is balanced with 3 Tonify: Shu Di Huang, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao and 3 sedating: Ze Xie, Mu Dan Pi, Fu Ling. This formula was originally designed for young children with KD yin xu with delayed development, including tooth, fontanelle, language, and mobility delays. ATTACHEMENTS: 1)Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Zhi Mu Huang Bai): nourish yin and extinguish fire, indicated for yin deficiency with fire, steaming bone, night sweats, tidal fever, night sweating, soreness pain in lumbar and knees,spermatorrhea. 2)Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Gou Qi Zi, Ju Hua): nourish Liver and Kidney , brighten eyes, indicated for Liver and Kidney yin deficiency with blurred eyes, or dry eyes, tears due to wind blowing. 3) Du Qi Wan (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Wu Wei Zi): nourish Kidney to absorb Qi, indicated for wheezing or retching due to K deficiency. 4)Mai Wei Di Huang Wan/ Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Mai Dong , Wu Wei Zi): nourish Lung and Kidney, indicated for cough or wheezing due to LU KD yin deficiency. •
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| Related Formulas: Attachments: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan; Du Qi Wan; Mai Wei Di Huang Wan |
| Herbs |
Cat/Dosage |
Actions |
Attributes |
| Shu Di Huang • Rehmannia • 熟地黄 ♠ |
Tonify Blood
24g
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Tonify blood • Nourish Yin • Tonify essence • Nourish bloodDao Di: He Nan • Cloying in nature |
Immune system booster • coagulant • antidiabetic • hepatoprotective • hypotensive • anti-aging • antioxidant • antihistamine • emmenagogue |
| Shan Zhu Yu • Cornelian Cherry • 山茱萸 ♥ |
Stabilize + Bind
12g |
Tonify kidney • Tonify liver • Stop bleeding • Astringe essence • Reduce urine • Regulate menses • Reduce sweating • Stop bleeding |
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antidiabetic • Antiosteoporotic • Astringent • Diurectic • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Immunomodulatory |
| Shan Yao • Chinese Yam • 山药 ♥ |
Tonify Qi
12g |
Tonify Kidney and essence • Tonify lungs Qi and Yin • Tonify spleen Qi and Yin • Tonify stomachDao Di: He Nan |
Antidiabetic • Antidiarrheal • Anti-inflammatory • Estrogenic • Hypotensive • Immunomodulatory |
| Ze Xie • Alisma • 泽泻 ♣ |
Drain Dampness
9g |
Drain Kidney fire, Drain dampness, Promote urination |
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| Mu Dan Pi • Peony Bark • 牡丹皮 ♣ |
Clear Heat Cool Blood
9g |
Cools blood • Clear yin deficient heat • Invigorate blood • Clear blood stasisThere are two different types: Mu Dan and Xiao Yao; both are peony |
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Anticonvulsant • Analgesic • Antipyretic • Hypotensive • Immunostimulant • Sedative |
| Fu Ling • Poria Mushroom • 茯苓 ♣ |
Drain Dampness
9g |
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination Dao Di: Yun Nan |
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster |
| ♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy |
| Directions: May take months for this formula to show significant effect. For long term use of LV/KD deficiency. |
| Modifications |
For |
| + Zhi Mu + Huang Bai + Xuan Shen |
Yin deficiency fire |
| + Bai Zhu + Sha Ren + Chen Pi |
Spleen/Stomach Qi Stagnation |
| + Yu Zhu + Ge Gen + Zhi Mu + Qi herbs + blood movers |
Xiao Ke (diabetes) |
| + He Shou Wu + Gou Teng + Tian Ma + Ju Hua |
Hypertension |
| + Dan Shen + Ge Gen |
Atherosclerosis |
| + Gui Ban + Lu Jiao Jiao + blood movers, open orifices, channel dredging herbs |
Memory degradation |
| + Zhi Mu + Huang Bai + Qian Shi + Mu Li + Jin Ying Zi |
Spermatorrhea |
| Caution |
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Shu Di Huang: Cloying • Pregnancy • Spleen and/or Stomach deficiency • Stagnant phlegm • Stagnant qi
Shan Zhu Yu: Damp heat • Urinary tract infection • Shan Zhu Yu antagonizes Han Fang Ji, Jie Geng, Fang Feng
Shan Yao: Yam allergies; Shan Yao antagonizes Gui Sui
Ze Xie: Spermatorrhea, Vaginal secretion, Kidney yang deficiency, Kidney dysfunction, Damp cold
Mu Dan Pi: Deficiency cold • Pregnancy • Excessive menstruation
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food |
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