Formula Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Di Gu Pi Yin

地骨皮饮

Also known as:

Cortex Lycii Decoction , Goji tree root bark Decoction

Formula Composition

Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi
Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi
Di Huang
Di Huang
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong
Bai Shao
Bai Shao
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King
Main ingredient

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears Heat
  2. Stops bleeding

Patterns Treated

Heat in the Blood

Historical Origin

Golden Mirror of Medicine (1742 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Di Gu Pi Yin

Main Actions

Clears Heat
Stops bleeding

Key TCM Concepts

Di Gu Pi Yin is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Goji Tree Root Bark (Di Gu Pi) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1742 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish Yin and tonify. Its main actions are: 1) clears Heat and 2) stops bleeding.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Di Gu Pi Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Heat in the Blood. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as early menstruation or abnormal uterine bleeding for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Heat in the Blood

Common Applications

Early menstruation Abnormal uterine bleeding

Ingredients in Di Gu Pi Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Di Gu Pi Yin and their roles

Kings
Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi

Goji tree root bark

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root bark
Role in Di Gu Pi Yin
In general Di Gu Pi's main actions are as follows: "Clears Yin Deficient Heat;. Clears Lung Heat and stops cough. Cools the Blood when there is reckless movement of Blood. Drains Fire when Kidney Water is unable to control Fire."

In the context of Di Gu Pi Yin, it is used because it clears Empty Heat and cools Blood.
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Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi

Mudan peony bark

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Root barks
Role in Di Gu Pi Yin
In general Mu Dan Pi's main actions are as follows: "Cools the Blood, activates Blood circulation and resolves Blood stasis."

In the context of Di Gu Pi Yin, it is used because it clears Heat and cools Blood.
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Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Di Gu Pi Yin
In general Sheng Di Huang's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat by Cooling Blood. Tonifies Yin by promoting Fluid production. Soothes the Heart by calming Blazing Fire. Cools and nourishes."

In the context of Di Gu Pi Yin, it is used because it cools and calms Blood and stops bleeding.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Di Gu Pi Yin
In general Dang Gui's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation."

In the context of Di Gu Pi Yin, it is used because it enters the Liver and Heart to tonify and invigorate the Blood.
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Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong

Szechuan lovage roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Di Gu Pi Yin
Chuan Xiong facilitates the flow of Blood through the vessels and alleviates symptoms such as headache, dizziness, blurred vision and pain
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Di Gu Pi Yin
Bai Shao helps reduce the muscle spasms caused by Blood-Deficiency and it is particularly well-suited to treat abdominal pain. Together with Di Huang, it has a strong tonifying effect on the Blood.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Di Gu Pi Yin

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Di Gu Pi Yin may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.