YIN TONIC FORMULA LIU WEI DI HUANG TANG

CHINAMED YIN TONIC FORMULA LIU WEI DI HUANG TANG

This is a variant of Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan a.k.a. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Rehmannia Eight Formula) from the Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet (jin gui yao lue fang lun) by Zhang Zhong-jing (circa 150 – 219 CE). It was devised by the great paediatrician Quan Yi and first recorded in his three volume work, Key to Therapeutics of Childrens Diseases (xiao er yao zheng zhi jue), 1119.

By leaving out the two Interior Warming herbs (Aconite fu zi, and Cinnamon rou gui) the new formula was designed to treat children with deficiency of the innate Kidney-Essence, who manifested the classic signs of delayed development, referred to as the five delays: standing, walking, tooth development and speech; as well as delayed fontanel closure, and low vitality.

Its use has since been expanded considerably, as evidenced by the broad range of its indications. The formula is highly regarded by herbal doctors in China, where one may frequently observe the routine use of its ingredients in the treatment of patients with Kidney Yin deficiency.

In adults Kidney Yin deficiency may arise due to the after-effects of a febrile illness (which depletes the Body Fluids and thus also the Kidney Yin); excessive sexual activity (which depletes the Kidney essence and thus also the Kidney Yin); having many children with too short an interval between births (depletion of the Blood and Kidney essence); repeated miscarriages or abortions, especially if they occurred close together; prolonged periods of excessive work or physical activity together with insufficient rest or sleep; overuse of Yang tonifying herbs; overuse of alcohol or other recreational drugs (including coffee); prolonged emotional stimulation (causing Liver or Heart Fire, which depletes the Body Fluids and Yin); the effects of ageing; as well as hereditary lack of innate Kidney essence.

This may manifest clinically in a wide range of chronic conditions affecting various bodily systems, most notably the endocrine, urogenital, cardiovascular systems.

Black Pearl approximate equivalent Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Remannia 6 formula BP015)

Ingredients
– Rehmannia glutinosa, root 地黃 490.7 mg
– Dioscorea oppositifolia, root 山藥 327.2 mg
– Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 茯苓 245.5 mg
– Cornus officinalis, fruit 山茱萸 245.5 mg
– Paeonia suffruticosa, stem bark 牡丹皮 245.5 mg
– Alisma plantago aquatica, rhizome 澤瀉 245.5 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Cystitis, chronic recurrent
– Debility due to chronic illness
– Diabetes mellitus
– Hypertension
– Hyperthyroidism
– Optic neuropathy
– Peri-menopausal syndrome
– Vaginal dryness
– Tinnitus or lack of hearing
– Libido, overactive
– Pain and weakness in lower back
– Retinitis
– Dizziness
– Dry mouth and throat, chronic
– Delayed development in children
– Knee pain, chronic
– Nephritis
– Nocturnal seminal emission

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 2 – 4 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50%.
– Course of treatment: 3 – 6 months.
– May be used for longer periods in older patients.
– Safe for long term use

Cautions & Contraindications
– Discontinue during an episode of common cold or influenza.