deprived of its residence, he or she will also feel aimless and sleep badly.
Zuo Gui Wan
(Restoring the Left [Kidney] Pill)
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata 15 g
Shan Yao Radix Dioscoreae oppositae 9 g
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis 9 g
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensis 9 g
Chuan Niu Xi Radix Cyathulae 6 g
Tu Si Zi Semen Cuscutae 9 g
Lu Jiao Jiao Colla Cornu Cervi 9 g
Gui Ban Jiao Colla Plastri Testudinis 9 gExplanation
- Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao and Shan Zhu Yu nourish the Yin of Kidneys, Stomach and
Liver. - Gou Qi Zi nourishes Liver-Yin.
- Chuan Niu Xi nourishes Kidneys and Liver and strengthens tendons and bones.
- Tu Si Zi and Lu Jiao Jiao strengthen Kidney-Yang.
- Gui Ban Jiao nourishes Kidney-Yin and subdues rebellious Yang.
This formula nourishes Liver- and Kidney-Yin. Its emphasis is on strengthening the tendons and
bones, tissues related to Liver and Kidneys respectively. Niu Xi and Lu Jiao have this function in
the prescription. There is a correlation between the physical aspect of strengthening tendons and
bones with herbs which act on the Liver and Kidneys and the strengthening of the Ethereal Soul
and Will-Power related to these organs.
The main physical manifestations for this formula are, apart from other Yin-deficiency
symptoms as above, weakness, stiffness and ache of the lower back and knees, a cold sensation
of legs, knees and lower back, dizziness and a headache with a feeling of emptiness of the head.
Mental-Emotional Pattern
The same emotions mentioned for the previous two formulae may lead to this condition.
Alternatively, a weakness of the Liver and Kidneys from overwork and excessive sexual activity