Properties: Sweet, pungent, slightly warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Kidney and Liver
Extraordinary Vessels: Chong, Ren
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang
Kidney Yang Deficiency with impotence, male or female infertility, premature ejaculation, urinary frequency, Incontinence, irregular menstruation and a cold and painful back
- Disperses Wind-Cold-Damp and strengthens the sinews and bones
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi with Kidney and Liver insufficiency with tight muscles of the lower back and legs, joint pain and difficulty moving
Suggested Daily Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.
Appears in 17 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
Ba Ji Shu Di Jiu (Morinda and Cooked Rehmannia Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Chu Shi Zhu Yang Jiu (Mulberry Reinforcing Yang Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Cong Rong Qiang Zhuang Jiu (Cistanches Strengthening Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Drink)
From: Comprehensive Recording of Sagely Beneficence from the Zhenghe Era (1117) by Song Imperial Court
Er Dong Er Di Jiu (Two Winters Two Earths Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Er Xian Tang (Two Immortal Decoction)
From: Clinical Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (1950s)
Huan Shao Dan (Rejuvenation Special Pill)
From: Hong's Collection of Experimental Formulas (1170)
Ju Qi Tiao Yuan Jiu (Chrysanthemum and Lycium Regulate the Primal Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Niu Xi Fu Zi Jiu (Achyranthes and Aconite Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Niu Xi Ren Shen Jiu (Achyranthes and Ginseng Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Pi Shen Liang Zhu Jiu (Spleen and Kidney Dual Assisting Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Qian Lie Shu Wan (Prostate Comfort Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Shan Zhu Cong Rong Jiu (Dioscorea, Cornus and Cistanches Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Wu Bi Shan Yao Wan (Incomparable Discorea Pill)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)
Yi Shen Ming Mu Jiu (Boost the Kidneys and Brighten the Eyes Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Zan Yu Dan (Special Pill to Aid Fertility)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Research Links & References: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
