Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán (金匮肾气丸, Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Fu Zi and Guì Zhī as chief herbs. It contains Gān Dì Huáng, Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Zé Xiè, Fú Líng, Mǔ Dān Pí, Guì Zhī and Zhì Fù Zǐ. Actions: warms and tonifies Kidney Yang; the foundational Kidney Yang tonic.
| Pinyin | Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán (Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 金匮肾气丸 |
| English | Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Fu Zi, Guì Zhī |
| Tongue | Pale, moist white coat |
| Pulse | Deep, frail |
| Cautions | Contains prepared aconite (Fù Zǐ or Chuān Wū): toxic if raw or under-cooked. Use only processed root, decoct first for 30 to 60 minutes, stay within standard doses; contraindicated in pregnancy. |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Gān Dì Huáng | 24g |
| Shān Zhū Yú | 12g |
| Shān Yào | 12g |
| Zé Xiè | 9g |
| Fú Líng | 9g |
| Mǔ Dān Pí | 9g |
| Guì Zhī | 3g |
| Zhì Fù Zǐ | 3g |
Actions
Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang; the foundational Kidney Yang tonic
Indications
Kidney Yang deficiency: cold lower back and limbs, impotence, urinary difficulty or incontinence, oedema of lower body
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán shares Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Zé Xiè, Fú Líng and Mǔ Dān Pí. Only Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán has Gān Dì Huáng, Guì Zhī and Zhì Fù Zǐ; only Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán has Shú Dì Huáng.
- Zhī Bǎi Dì Huáng Wán shares Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Zé Xiè, Fú Líng and Mǔ Dān Pí. Only Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán has Gān Dì Huáng, Guì Zhī and Zhì Fù Zǐ; only Zhī Bǎi Dì Huáng Wán has Shú Dì Huáng, Zhī Mǔ and Huáng Bǎi.
- Qǐ Jú Dì Huáng Wán shares Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Zé Xiè, Fú Líng and Mǔ Dān Pí. Only Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán has Gān Dì Huáng, Guì Zhī and Zhì Fù Zǐ; only Qǐ Jú Dì Huáng Wán has Shú Dì Huáng, Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ and Jú Huā.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán?
Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán contains Gān Dì Huáng 24g, Shān Zhū Yú 12g, Shān Yào 12g, Zé Xiè 9g, Fú Líng 9g, Mǔ Dān Pí 9g, Guì Zhī 3g and Zhì Fù Zǐ 3g.
What is Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán used for?
Kidney Yang deficiency: cold lower back and limbs, impotence, urinary difficulty or incontinence, oedema of lower body.
What are the actions of Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán?
Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang; the foundational Kidney Yang tonic.
What tongue and pulse go with Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán?
Tongue: Pale, moist white coat. Pulse: Deep, frail.
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