Yòu Guī Wán (右归丸, Restore the Right Kidney Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Fù Zǐ and Ròu Guì as chief herbs. It contains Fù Zǐ, Ròu Guì, Shú Dì Huáng, Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ, Lù Jiǎo Jiāo, Tù Sī Zǐ, Dù Zhòng and Dāng Guī. Actions: warms and tonifies Kidney Yang; replenishes Jing; nourishes Blood — stronger Yang tonic than Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan.
| Pinyin | Yòu Guī Wán (You Gui Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 右归丸 |
| English | Restore the Right Kidney Pill |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Fù Zǐ, Ròu Guì |
| Tongue | Pale, moist white coat |
| Pulse | Deep, frail, slow |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Fù Zǐ | 6g |
| Ròu Guì | 6g |
| Shú Dì Huáng | 24g |
| Shān Zhū Yú | 9g |
| Shān Yào | 12g |
| Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ | 9g |
| Lù Jiǎo Jiāo | 12g |
| Tù Sī Zǐ | 12g |
| Dù Zhòng | 12g |
| Dāng Guī | 9g |
Actions
Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang; replenishes Jing; nourishes Blood — stronger Yang tonic than Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Indications
True Yang deficiency with Jing and Blood deficiency: extreme cold lower back, impotence, infertility, spermatorrhoea, incontinence, fatigue
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Zuǒ Guī Wán shares Shú Dì Huáng, Shān Zhū Yú, Shān Yào, Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ, Lù Jiǎo Jiāo and Tù Sī Zǐ. Only Yòu Guī Wán has Fù Zǐ, Ròu Guì, Dù Zhòng and Dāng Guī; only Zuǒ Guī Wán has Guī Bǎn Jiāo and Chuān Niú Xī.
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What herbs are in Yòu Guī Wán?
Yòu Guī Wán contains Fù Zǐ 6g, Ròu Guì 6g, Shú Dì Huáng 24g, Shān Zhū Yú 9g, Shān Yào 12g, Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ 9g, Lù Jiǎo Jiāo 12g, Tù Sī Zǐ 12g, Dù Zhòng 12g and Dāng Guī 9g.
What is Yòu Guī Wán used for?
True Yang deficiency with Jing and Blood deficiency: extreme cold lower back, impotence, infertility, spermatorrhoea, incontinence, fatigue.
What are the actions of Yòu Guī Wán?
Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang; replenishes Jing; nourishes Blood — stronger Yang tonic than Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan.
What tongue and pulse go with Yòu Guī Wán?
Tongue: Pale, moist white coat. Pulse: Deep, frail, slow.
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