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Zuo Gui Wan (左歸丸) richly nourishes Kidney yin, essence and marrow; a pure-tonifying formula (without the ‘draining’ herbs of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) for more marked yin and essence deficiency.
English Name
Restore the Left Kidney Pill
Classical Source
Jing Yue Quan Shu, 1624
Ingredients
- Shu Di Huang – chief
- Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Gou Qi Zi, Tu Si Zi, Niu Xi, Lu Jiao Jiao, Gui Ban Jiao
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes Kidney yin, essence and marrow
Indications
True Kidney yin and essence deficiency: dizziness, tinnitus, sore weak lower back and knees, nocturnal emission, night sweats and a dry mouth.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with little coat. Pulse: thin.
Modifications
Add Zhi Mu and Huang Bai if there is significant deficiency fire.
Cautions & Contraindications
Cloying; use with caution in Spleen deficiency with poor digestion.
