You Gui Wan
Overview
You Gui Wan originated from Zhang Jingyue’s Jingyue Quanshu during the Ming dynasty and is a traditional formula for warming and supplementing Kidney Yang, replenishing essence, and benefiting the marrow.
Formula Composition
Common ingredients include prepared Rehmannia root, Chinese yam, Cornus fruit, goji berry, Eucommia bark, deer antler glue, dodder seed, Chinese angelica root, cinnamon bark, and prepared aconite root, among others.
Note: The processing methods, ingredients, and formula proportions of different sources and modern preparations may vary. Please follow the instructions for the actual product.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Traditionally used for manifestations of Kidney Yang deficiency and essence-blood deficiency, such as aversion to cold, cold limbs, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, fatigue, increased nighttime urination, or reduced sexual function.
Precautions
- The formula commonly contains prepared aconite root. Do not use aconite root that has not been properly processed or take excessive amounts without professional guidance.
- Symptoms described as “Kidney deficiency” may be associated with endocrine, urinary, reproductive, or cardiovascular diseases. Avoid taking supplements on your own over an extended period.
- People with hypertension, heart disease, or abnormal liver or kidney function should consult a doctor before use.
- Pregnant women and children should not use it on their own.