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Yu Nu Jian

Jade Maid Decoction | 玉女煎

Also known as:

Jade Woman Decoction , Yu Nv Jian , Jade Woman Drink

Yu Nu Jian

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Clears stomach Heat, Nourishes Kidney Yin

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Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Key Ingredients

Shi Gao, Shu Di huang

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Ingredients in Yu Nu Jian

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Shi Gao
Shi Gao

Gypsum

Temperature Cold
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Yu Nu Jian
Shi Gao clears Fire from the Stomach and thereby relieves the fever, irritability, and thirst. It is an important herb for treating toothache due to Stomach Fire.
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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 Yu Nu Jian
In general Shu Di huang's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Tonifies the Yin of the Kidneys."

In the context of Yu Nu Jian, it is used because it nourishes Kidney Body Fluids Deficiency, which enables water to control Fire.
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Zhi Mu
Zhi Mu

Anemarrhena rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Yu Nu Jian
In general Zhi Mu's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and Fire from the Qi level. Clears Heat and Fire from the Lung and Stomach. Clears Heat and tonifies the Yin."

In the context of Yu Nu Jian, it is used because it helps the king herb Shi Gao (Gypsum) clear Heat from the Stomach and also nourishes the Yin.
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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 Yu Nu Jian
Mai Dong is very effective in moistening the Stomach, generating Body Fluids, and alleviating irritability. It nourishes the Yin primarily in the Middle and Upper Burners, and thus complements Shu Di Huang (Prepared rehmannia) in nourishing the Kidney Yin.
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Niu Xi
Niu Xi

Achyranthes roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Yu Nu Jian
Niu Xi directs the Heat downward by guiding Blood downward and thereby stops Blood flowing into the oral cavity.
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Usage & Safety

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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.

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Modern Usage

Yu Nu Jian is classified as a Heat-clearing formula and has the effects of clearing Heat from the internal organs, specifically the Stomach, and nourishing Kidney Yin. It is primarily used for patterns of Stomach Heat/Fire with Yin Deficiency. Symptoms include headache, toothache, loose teeth with gum bleeding, irritability with dry thirst, a red tongue with a dry yellow coating. It is also used to treat conditions such as diabetes, excessive hunger, and thirst. Clinically, this formula is often used to treat gingivitis, diabetes, acute stomatitis, and other conditions related to Stomach Heat with Yin Deficiency.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

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 clear Heat from the Organs

Main Actions

  • Clears stomach Heat
  • Nourishes Kidney Yin

Formula Origin

Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing Yue (1624 AD )

Formula Description

Yu Nu Jian is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Gypsum (Shi Gao) and Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1624 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat from the Organs. Its main actions are: 1) clears stomach Heat and 2) nourishes Kidney Yin.

 

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 Yu Nu Jian is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Kidney Yin Deficiency or Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as morning sickness, stomatitis or glossitis for instance.