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By Tony Reid
The Formulas
The following Sun Herbal formulas are all used to tonify the Kidney. However, there are distinct differences in the clinical applications of
each one:
Kidney Yin nourishing formulas
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
(Lycium, Chrysanthemum
& Rehmannia Formula
BP017)
Er Xian Tang
(Epimedium & Curculigo
Combination BP041)
The Kidney
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Key Diagnostic Features of Kidney Deficiency:
D
isorders of sexual function, relating specifically to libido
and fertility
D
elayed development in children
E arly senility
L ow back pain
D
isorders of urination, such as oliguria, fluid retention, polyuria,
nocturia and dribbling
R
espiratory disorders with dyspnea
A
ge-related cognitive decline
S evere fatigue and weakness
D
isorders of body temperature regulation (e.g. flushing, night
sweats or cold extremities and intolerance of the cold)
Kidney also has a close relationship with the sense of hearing, the
genitals, urethra and anus. Thus, the following less specific signs
and symptoms may also be seen in Kidney disorders:
T innitus, hearing loss
U
rinary tract disorders
M
enstrual disorders
C
hronic constipation or diarrhoea
The most basic differentiation of Kidney tonifying formulas is
into Yin and Yang: the Yin nourishing formulas treat Kidney Yin
deficiency, which is generally characterized by signs of Heat and
Dryness, while the Yang tonifying formulas treat Kidney Yang
deficiency, which is generally characterized by signs of Cold. Please
note the use of the word generally; there are some notable
exceptions to these distinguishing clinical features, which are
highlighted below.
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
(Lycium, Chrysanthemum & Rehmannia Formula BP017)
K
idney Yin deficiency together with Liver Blood and Liver
Yin deficiency
P ossibly also with Liver Yang hyperactivity
B
road range of applications
E ye disorders, dizziness headaches and hypertension
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
(Rehmannia Formula to Brighten the Eyes BP075)
L iver-Kidney Yin deficiency with Liver Blood deficiency and Yang
hyperactivity or deficiency Fire.
F or a broad range of eye disorders
A
lso for hypertension
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The KIDNEY YANG TONIFYING Formulas
Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan a.k.a. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
(Rehmannia Eight Formula BP011)
Kidney Yang deficiency
Warm-tonifying: for intolerance of cold, impotence and
general debility
Fluid metabolism disorders (severe polyuria/nocturia, possibly
also oedema)
Broad range of disorders, including endocrine, urogenital,
age-related and chronic illnesses
You Gui Wan (Right Returning Formula BP066)
Kidney Yang deficiency, and Kidney Essence deficiency
Stronger tonic than Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan
Warming
No disorders of fluid metabolism (mild to moderate
polyuria/nocturia)
Broad range of disorders, including endocrine, urogenital,
age-related and chronic illnesses
Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan (Morinda Combination BP002)
Kidney Yang deficiency and Kidney Essence deficiency
Not strongly warming
Sexual disorders (sexual hypofunction with premature
ejaculation in males; infertility, excessive clear leukorrhea
in females)
Fluid disorders (polyuria)
Bone and joint disorders (low back pain, sciatica)
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