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Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia | 六味地黄丸

Also known as:

Rehmannia Six Combination , Longevity Blend , Rehmannia Six

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

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Nourishes Yin and Blood, Nourishes Liver and Kidneys Yin and Essence, Promotes Longevity

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Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Key Ingredients

Shu Di huang

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Ingredients in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

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Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
In general Shu Di huang's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Tonifies the Yin of the Kidneys."

In the context of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, it is used because it strongly enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence.
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Shan Zhu Yu
Shan Zhu Yu

Cornelian cherries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe sarcocarp
Role in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Shan Zhu Yu nourishes the Liver and restrains the leakage of Essence. It performs the latter function by inhibiting the improper dispersion and drainage through the Liver, thereby enabling the Essence to build up in the Kidneys. For this to occur, a substance with the strong, Essence building properties of the key herb (Prepared rehmannia) is also required.
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Shan Yao
Shan Yao

Yam

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Shan Yao stabilizes the Essence by tonifying the Spleen, which is the source of post-heaven Essences Indeed, to reinforce Essence and improve its function, the Spleen (the source of postnatal Essence) must function properly.
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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 Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Ze Xie clears and drains the overabundance of Kidney Fire. It is used here to prevent the rich, cloying properties of the key herb (Prepared rehmannia) from congesting the mechanisms of the Kidneys, which would induce even more Heat from Deficiency.
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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 Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Mu Dan Pi clears and drains Liver Fire and is used here to counterbalance the warm properties of Cornelian cherries (Shan Zhu Yu).
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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 Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Fu Ling is a bland herb that leaches out Dampness from the Spleen. It notably helps Yam (Shan Yao) strengthen the transportive functions of the Spleen. This prevents the formula from clogging up the digestive process and reinforces the Spleen's function of nourishing the body. Poria-cocos mushrooms also works together with the Water plantain (Ze Xie) to improve the metabolism of Fluids and promote urination, thereby preventing a buildup of stagnant Fluids.
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The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is renowned for its gentle, tonifying properties. It is used for TCM patterns such as: General Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency (with Empty-Heat), Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency, Blood Deficiency and etc.

TCM practitioners commonly prescribe Liu Wei Di Huang Wan for conditions such as lower back and knee soreness, tinnitus, five-center heat, frequent urination, weak constitution and other symptoms related to above mentioned patterns.

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan was developed by the physician Qian Yi during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). This herbal remedy has traditionally been used to balance Yin and Yang energies, addressing a variety of kidney and liver health issues.

Cautions & Warnings

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is typically safe for most individuals, but it can lead to side effects in some cases. Pregnant, nursing, or postpartum women, as well as those with liver conditions, should use this formula cautiously and preferably under professional supervision.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner before beginning treatment with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.

TCM Properties

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Main Actions

  • Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys

Formula Origin

Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns (1119 AD)

Formula Description

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1119 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish Yin and tonify. Its main action is that it enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys.

 

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 Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency or Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as late menstruation, irregular menstruation or menopausal syndrome for instance.