Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán (六味地黄丸, Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Shú Dì Huáng as chief herb. It contains Shú Dì Huáng, Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Zé Xiè, Mǔ Dān Pí and Fú Líng. Actions: nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin — foundational Yin tonic.
| Pinyin | Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 六味地黄丸 |
| English | Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Shú Dì Huáng |
| Tongue | Red, little coat |
| Pulse | Thin, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Shú Dì Huáng | 24g |
| Shān Zhū Yú | 12g |
| Shān Yào | 12g |
| Zé Xiè | 9g |
| Mǔ Dān Pí | 9g |
| Fú Líng | 9g |
Actions
Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin — foundational Yin tonic
Indications
Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency: dizziness, tinnitus, low back soreness, night sweats, steaming bone, spontaneous seminal emission
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán shares Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Zé Xiè, Mǔ Dān Pí and Fú Líng. Only Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán has Shú Dì Huáng; only Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán has Gān Dì Huáng, Guì Zhī and Zhì Fù Zǐ.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán?
Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán contains Shú Dì Huáng 24g, Shān Zhū Yú 12g, Shān Yào 12g, Zé Xiè 9g, Mǔ Dān Pí 9g and Fú Líng 9g.
What is Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán used for?
Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency: dizziness, tinnitus, low back soreness, night sweats, steaming bone, spontaneous seminal emission.
What are the actions of Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán?
Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin — foundational Yin tonic.
What tongue and pulse go with Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán?
Tongue: Red, little coat. Pulse: Thin, rapid.
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