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You Gui Yin 右归饮
Restore the Right [Kidney] Decoction
Restore the Right [Kidney] Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing-Yue, 1624
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Herb Name
Shu Di Huang 熟地黄 (Rehmannia)
Shan Yao 山药 (Chinese yam) Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 (Cornus fruit) Gou Qi Zi 枸杞⼦ (Wolfberry fruit) Zhi Gan Cao 制⽢草 (Fried Licorice) Du Zhong 杜仲 (Eucommia) Rou Gui 肉桂 (Cinnamon bark) Zhi Fu Zi 制附子 (Prepared Aconite) |
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Preparation:
Decoction; the Aconite is decocted for 30–60 minutes before adding the other herbs.
Function:
Warms the Kidneys, increases Yang, replenishes Essence
Use:
Formula Pattern: Coldness, lower back pain, weakness, thin pulse
1. Chronic Lower Back Pain; Degeneration of the Lumbar discs
2. Chronic Weakness due to Old age, Chronic disease or Convalescence
3. Infertility
4. Anovulation
5. Impotence
6. Incontinence
7. Edema
8. Chronic Anemia; Leukopenia
9. Addison’s Disease
10. Hyperaldosteronism
11. Hypothyroidism
12. Chronic Nephritis
13. Chronic Prostatitis
14. Delayed development in Children; Failure to Thrive; Learning difficulties
15. Diabetes
16. Multiple Sclerosis
17. Muscular Dystrophy
18. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Dose:
The above is prepared to be taken daily.
Commonly used as Powder or Pills in doses of 6–9 grams, 2–3 times daily
Cautions:
1. Not used in Yin deficiency or Heat conditions
2. Use cautiously in Spleen Qi deficiency
Modifications:
1. Spleen Qi deficiency, add Ginseng and Costus
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