Formula Kidney Yin Deficiency

Gēng Nián An 1

更年安 1

Also known as:

Menopause Peace formula , Calms Menopause formula

Formula Composition

Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang
Di Huang
Di Huang
He Shou Wu
He Shou Wu
Mai Dong
Mai Dong
Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen
Xiang Mao
Xiang Mao
Ci Shi
Ci Shi
Zhen Zhu Mu
Zhen Zhu Mu
Gou Teng
Gou Teng
Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi
Fu Xiao Mai
Fu Xiao Mai
Ye Jiao Teng
Ye Jiao Teng
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Ze Xie
Ze Xie
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes Kidney Yin and Yang
  2. Pacifies the Liver and Subdue Yang
  3. Clears Empty Heat due to Yin Deficiency
  4. Calms the Spirit
  5. Stops sweating

Patterns Treated

Kidney Yin Deficiency with Liver Yang rising, Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang, Heart Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Gēng Nián An 1

Main Actions

Nourishes Kidney Yin and Yang
Pacifies the Liver and Subdue Yang
Clears Empty Heat due to Yin Deficiency
Calms the Spirit
Stops sweating

Key TCM Concepts

This is a well-constructed maintenance formula that addresses the fundamental pathology of menopause from a TCM perspective: the decline of Kidney Yin (and to lesser extent Yang) leading to a loss of control over Liver Yang.

This is a maintenance formula designed to stabilize results and support long-term balance. It focuses primarily on tonifying Kidney Yin.

Geng Nian An 2 (MenoPeace 2) is a symptom relief formula for frequent and/or acute menopausal symptoms. It focuses on Liver and Heart balance in addition to addressing Kidney Yin Deficiency.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Common Applications

Menopausal syndrome Menopausal hot flashes Night sweat Spontaneous sweating Dizziness Tinnitus Emotional Instability Irritability Mood swings Insomnia Restless sleep Palpitations Soreness and weakness in the lower back Dry mouth Dry throat Five palm heat Perimenopause Symptoms Post-menopausal Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Hypertension

Ingredients in Gēng Nián An 1

Detailed information about each herb in Gēng Nián An 1 and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Shu Di huang is the primary Kidney Yin and Blood tonic. It fills Kidney Essence and nourishes marrow.
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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 Gēng Nián An 1
Sheng Di Huang clears Empty Heat while nourishing Yin. It prevents Heat from damaging Body Fluids.
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He Shou Wu
He Shou Wu

Fleeceflower roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried prepared root
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
He Shou Wu reinforces Liver-Kidney as well as tonifies Essence and Blood.
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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Mai Dong nourishes Heart and Stomach Yin as well as clears Heart Heat (addresses palpitations, irritability).
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Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen

Ningpo figwort roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Xuan Shen enriches Kidney Yin and clears floating Empty Fire.
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Xiang Mao
Xiang Mao

Lemongrass

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Xiang Mao tonifies Kidney Yang to prevent formula from being purely cold/Yin. It reflects Er Xian Tang principle: menopause involves decline of both Kidney Yin AND Yang.
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Ci Shi
Ci Shi

Magnetite

Temperature Cold
Taste Salty
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used The mineral power
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Ci Shi is a heavy mineral. It anchors floating Yang and calms restless Mind.
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Zhen Zhu Mu
Zhen Zhu Mu

Mother of pearl

Temperature Cold
Taste Salty, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used The shell
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Zhen Zhu Mu subdues Liver Yang and benefits Liver Yin.
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Gou Teng
Gou Teng

Gambir stems and thorns

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried stems and thorns from the branches
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Gou Teng pacifies Liver, extinguishes internal Wind from Yang rising.
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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 Gēng Nián An 1
Mu Dan Pi clears Empty Fire without injuring Yin. It also cools blood level Heat.
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Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra berries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe fruits
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Wu Wei Zi astringes Lung Qi, stops sweating, contains essence and calms Heart.
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Fu Xiao Mai
Fu Xiao Mai

Light wheats

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart
Parts Used The dried fruits
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Fu Xiao Mai specifically addresses spontaneous/night sweats by nourishes Heart.
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Ye Jiao Teng
Ye Jiao Teng

Fleeceflower stems

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried lianoid stem
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Ye Jiao Teng nourishes Heart blood, calms the Mind and treats insomnia.
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Fu Ling strengthens the Spleen to support transformation. It drains turbid Dampness and prevents cloying Yin tonics from causing stagnation
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Ze Xie
Ze Xie

Water plantain

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried tuber
Role in Gēng Nián An 1
Ze Xie drains Kidney turbidity; clears Damp-Heat from Lower Burner and counterbalances heaviness of Shu Di Huang
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Gēng Nián An 1

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

Contraindications

Do not use in: Pregnancy and nursing Acute cold/flu or fever Full Heat patterns Use with caution in: Liver disease Weak digestion/Spleen Deficiency with Dampness Gluten intolerance (contains wheat) Patients on blood thinners Severe Yang Deficiency with cold signs

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Gēng Nián An 1 may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.