Patent Remedies
Zuo Gui Wan
(Restoring the Left [Kidney] Pill)
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensis
Shan Yao Radix Dioscoreae oppositae
Gui Ban Jiao Colla Plastri testudinis
(Chuan) Niu Xi Radix Cyathulae
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis
Tu Si Zi Semen Cuscutae
Lu Jiao Jiao Colla Cornu CerviExplanation
This pill nourishes Kidney-Yin and the Kidney-Essence. It is particularly indicated to treat
complicated cases of a primary condition of Kidney-Yin deficiency with some symptoms of
Kidney-Yin deficiency: this condition is more common in women. For example, a woman,
typically over 40, may have all the symptoms and signs of Kidney-Yin deficiency such as hot
flushes, night-sweating, malar flush, dizziness and dry throat, but may also suffer from cold feet
and frequent-pale urination. For this reason, this remedy is particularly indicated for women.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Red and Thin body (but not too Red),
with a rootless coating.
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
(Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill)
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata
Shan Yao Radix Dioscoreae oppositae
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis
Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis orientalis
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos
Mu Dan Pi Cortex Moutan radicisExplanation
This is a very widely used remedy for any type of Kidney-Yin deficiency. It may be slightly
difficult to digest and its dosage should be decreased if the patient experiences any digestive
discomfort.