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| Category: Tonify Yin ⌕ |
| Subcategory: Kidney Yin Source: |
| Actions: Nourish Yin, tonify Kidney[31] |
| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: peeled, greasy coat Pulse: rapid, thin Other: |
| Patterns: Kidney Yin Deficiency |
| Indications: Nourish yin and tonifies Kidneys. Kidney Yin deficiency, lower back soreness, spontaneous emissions, night sweats, dry mouth, dry throat, desire to drink, peeled greasy tongue, rapid, thin pulse[25]
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| Description |
| Name Variations: Zuo Gui Yin, 左归饮, Restore the Left Drink, |
| Herb List: Shu Di Huang(6-60g) • Shan Yao(3-6g) • Gou Qi Zi(6g) • Fu Ling(4.5g) • Shan Zhu Yu(3-6g) • Zhi Gan Cao(3g) |
| Commentary: This is a milder version of Zuo Gui Wan which is why this is used as a drink. |
| Related Formulas: • |
| NCCAOM: There are 10 NCCAOM formulas for Yin Deficiency. They are Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán, Dū Qì Wán, Qǐ Jú Dì Huáng Wán, Zhī Bǎi Dì Huáng Wán, Zuǒ Guī Wán, Zuǒ Guī Yǐn, Dà Bǔ Yīn Wán, Yī Guàn Jiān, Èr Zhì Wán, and Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng. • Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is for Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency, essence insufficiency, and yin deficiency heat. Particularly useful for Diabetes (Xia Xiao). • Du Qi Wan = Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Wu Wei Zi. It's the KD/LV Yin deficiency + Lung Yin deficiency, leading to cough/wheezing. • Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan = Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Zhi Mu + Huang Bai. It’s focused KD/LV deficiency + Yin deficiency fire. • Qi Ju Di Huang Wan = Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Gou Qi Zi + Ju Hua. LV/KD Yin deficiency + Eye disorders. • Zuo Gui Wan is for severe KD Yin/ Essence deficiency. It is for short term use since it can cause Spleen deficiency and should transition to Liu Wei Di Huang Wan for long term use. • Zuo Gui Yin is less potent form of Zuo Gui Wan. • Da Bu Yin Wan is for severe LV/KD Yin deficiency fire. • Yi Guan Jian is for LV/KD Yin deficiency + mild Liver Qi Stagnation. • Er Zhi Wan is for LV/KD Yin deficiency – particularly with premature graying of hair and insomnia with dream disturbed sleep. It’s made up of two herbs (Nu Zhen Zi, Han Lian Cao). • Bai He Gu Jin Tang is for Kidney and Lung Yin deficiency fire with cough, dry throat, blood laced sputum, internal dryness. |
| Herbs |
Cat/Dosage |
Actions |
Attributes |
Shu Di Huang •
Rehmannia • 熟地黄 |
Tonify Blood |
Tonify blood • Nourish Liver and Kidney Yin • Tonify EssenceDao Di: He Nan • Cloying in nature |
Immunity booster • coagulant • antidiabetic • hepatoprotective • hypotensive • anti-aging • antioxidant • antihistamine • emmenagogue • adrenalcortical |
Shan Yao •
Chinese Yam • 山药 |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify Kidney and essence • Tonify lungs Qi and Yin • Tonify Middle Jiao Qi and Yin • Tonify all three JiaosDao Di: He Nan |
Antidiabetic • Antidiarrheal • Anti-inflammatory • Estrogenic • Hypotensive • Immunomodulatory |
Gou Qi Zi •
Goji Berry • 枸杞子 |
Tonify Blood |
Tonify kidneys • Tonify liver • Tonify essence • Moisten lungs • Nourish Yin • Improve eye sight |
Anti-aging• antimicrobial • anticoagulant • antioxidant • anti-diabetic • hepatoprotective • anti-cancer • hypotensive |
Fu Ling •
Poria Mushroom • 茯苓 |
Drain Dampness |
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 |
Shan Zhu Yu •
Cornelian Cherry • 山茱萸 |
Stabilize + Bind |
Tonify kidney • Tonify liver • Astringe essence • Reduce urine • Regulate menses • 5 Stops: sweating, bleeding, leukorrhea, spermatorrhea, urinebalanced and moderate herb. |
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antidiabetic • Antiosteoporotic • Astringent • Diurectic • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Immunomodulatory |
| Zhi Gan Cao • Honey Fried Licorice • 炙甘草 |
Tonify Qi |
Increase the effectiveness of Gan Cao, particularly with: Tonify middle • Tonify Heart and Spleen Qi • Harmonize other herbs Honey is a cardiotonic. Zhi Gan Cao is different from Gan Cao in that it nourishes the heart. |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic |
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| Directions: Adjust the dosage of Shu Di Huang depending on the needed strength of the formula. |
| Caution |
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 • food: onion, garlic, radishes
Shan Yao: Yam allergies; Shan Yao antagonizes Gui Sui
Gou Qi Zi: Autoimmune disorder • External excess heat • Loose stools • High fever • Pregnancy • Spleen deficiency • Spleen dampness • Diarrhea • Allergic to tobacco • Peaches • Tomatoes • Nuts • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Shan Zhu Yu: Damp heat • Urinary tract infection • Shan Zhu Yu antagonizes Han Fang Ji, Jie Geng, Fang Feng
Zhi Gan Cao: |
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