Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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A Jin Gui formula based on Gui Zhi Tang with Long Gu and Mu Li, for Yin-Yang disharmony with loss of essence, dream emission, insomnia and a floating deficient pulse.
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- Formula Category
- Calm the Shen Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yang Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Harmonise Yin and Yang, secure essence, calm the spirit
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Regulate Yin-Yang, astringe essence and calm the Shen
- Classical Source
- Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A Jin Gui formula based on Gui Zhi Tang with Long Gu and Mu Li, for Yin-Yang disharmony with loss of essence, dream emission, insomnia and a floating deficient pulse.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for Yin-Yang disharmony with insomnia, seminal loss or sweating from insecurity of essence — a harmonising and astringing formula rather than a pure heat-clearing or pure Yang-tonifying one.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang | Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang | Suan Zao Ren Tang | Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Harmonise Yin and Yang, secure essence, calm the spirit | Harmonise Shaoyang, calm the spirit, relieve constraint | Nourish Blood, calm the spirit, clear heat | Warm and tonify Kidney Yang |
| Formula Category | Calm the Shen Formulas | Calm the Shen Formulas | Calm the Shen Formulas | Yang-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yang Deficiency | Qi Stagnation | Blood Deficiency | Kidney Yang Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Spontaneous Sweating ·Premature Ejaculation | Anxiety Restlessness ·Insomnia ·Chest Tightness ·Emotional Depression | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Night Sweats | Frequent Nocturia ·Edema ·Cold Limbs ·Low Libido |
| Main Herbs | Cinnamon Twig ·White Peony Root ·Fresh Ginger ·Jujube / Chinese Date ·Honey-fried Licorice | Bupleurum Root ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Oyster Shell ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Ginseng Root | Sour Jujube Seed ·Poria / Hoelen ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Licorice Root | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Poria / Hoelen ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark |
| Classical Source | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang harmonises and secures for deficiency with floating Yang. Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang addresses constrained heat with restlessness more strongly. Suan Zao Ren Tang nourishes Blood and calms the spirit for deficiency irritability. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan warms and tonifies Kidney Yang for deeper Yang deficiency.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.