Gui Shen Wan

Gui Shen Wan,For deficiency of kidney water and true yin, resulting in depleted essence and insufficient blood; characterized by soreness in the lower back, weakness in the legs, a haggard appearance, and symptoms of seminal emission and diminished yang.

Formulas Name : Gui Shen Wan

Chinese Name : 归肾丸

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 4 liang of Chinese Yam, 4 liang of Cornus fruit pulp, 4 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 4 liang of Goji berries, 4 liang of Eucommia (stir-fried in salt water), and 4 liang of Cuscuta (processed).

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Processing

Mix with refined honey and Rehmannia glutinosa paste to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For deficiency of kidney water and true yin, resulting in depleted essence and insufficient blood; characterized by soreness in the lower back, weakness in the legs, a haggard appearance, and symptoms of seminal emission and diminished yang.

Instructions for Use

Take over 100 pills per dose on an empty stomach, swallowing them with either boiling water or lightly salted broth.

Gui Shen Wan,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For deficiency of kidney water and true yin, resulting in depleted essence and insufficient blood; characterized by soreness in the lower back, weakness in the legs, a haggard appearance, and symptoms of seminal emission and diminished yang.

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