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Zuǒ Guī Yǐn (Restore the Left (Kidney) Decoction)
  Formula 25 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify
Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Tonify the Qi
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. The strength of the formula can be varied by the dosage of Shu Di Huang.
Originally Appeared In:
- Collected Treatises of Jing Yue (Jing Yue Quan Shu)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen
Substances in this Formula (6 Total):
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| Shu Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Steamed with Water or Alcohol, Rehmannia) 熟地黄 |
| Qty: |
6-60 grams |
| Chan: |
LIV, KI, (HT) |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Slightly Warm |
| Latin: |
Processed Radix Rehmanniae |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Blood |
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| Shan Yao (Chinese Yam Rhizome, Dioscorea) 山药 |
| Qty: |
6 grams |
| Chan: |
KI, LU, SP |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Neutral |
| Latin: |
Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Qi |
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| Gou Qi Zi (Chinese Wolfberry Fruit, Matrimony Vine Fruit) 枸杞子 |
| Qty: |
6 grams |
| Chan: |
LIV, LU, KI |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Neutral |
| Latin: |
Fructus Lycii Chinensis |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Blood |
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl