Yòu Guī Wán
Yòu Guī Wán (右归丸, “Restore the Right Kidney Pill”) comes from Jing Yue Quan Shu - Zhang Jiebin (1624 CE). Tonifies Kidney Yang, replenishes essence and Blood.
Main action
Tonifies Kidney Yang, replenishes essence and Blood
Created by Zhang Jiebin (Jingyue), who expanded the concept of 'Right Kidney' Yang (Ming Men — Gate of Destiny). More powerful than Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan.
Indications
- Intense cold with low back pain
- cold extremities
- severe impotence
- Kidney cold infertility
- morning diarrhea
- Edema
- Tongue
- Pale, moist, thickened
- Pulse
- Deep, weak and slow
Composition
| Herb | Role | Dose | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shú Dì Huáng 熟地黄 | Emperor (君 jūn) | 24g | Nourishes Yin and Blood, basis of Yang |
| Shān Yào 山药 | Minister (臣 chén) | 12g | Tones Spleen and Kidney |
| Shān Zhū Yú 山茱萸 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Nourishes Liver and Kidney, astringes essence |
| Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ 枸杞子 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin |
| Tú Sī Zǐ 菟丝子 | Minister (臣 chén) | 12g | Tones Yang and Kidney Yin |
| Dù Zhòng 杜仲 | Minister (臣 chén) | 12g | Tones Kidney Yang, strengthens tendons and bones |
| Dāng Guī 当归 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 9g | Nourishes Blood |
| Ròu Cōng Róng 肉苁蓉 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 9g | Gently tones Kidney Yang |
| Fù Zǐ 附子 | Minister (臣 chén) | 6g | Warms Kidney Yang intensely |
| Ròu Guì 肉桂 | Minister (臣 chén) | 6g | Warms Kidney Yang, guides fire back to its origin |
The emperor–minister–assistant–envoy hierarchy (君臣佐使) describes the role of each herb in the formula.
Preparation
Pill or decoction: Fu Zi should be decocted for 30 min first, then add the others
Current uses being studied
- Severe hypothyroidism
- Impotence and premature ejaculation
- Male infertility due to cold
- Cold-predominant arthritis
Precautions
- Raw Toxic Fu Zi: Prepared and Decocted Only
- Contraindicated in heat or Yin deficiency
- Precaution in pregnancy
Formulas must be prescribed by qualified professionals; they can interact with medications.
Profile
- Chinese name
- 右归丸
- English name
- Restore the Right Kidney Pill
- Source
- Jing Yue Quan Shu - Zhang Jiebin (1624 CE)
- Dynasty
- Ming
- Category
- Tonify Yang
- Constitutions
- Yang Deficiency Constitution
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
