Mai Wei Di Huang Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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麥味地黃丸 · Mài Wèi Dì Huáng Wán
A classical Liu Wei modification for Kidney-Lung Yin deficiency with dry cough, night sweating and thirst.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Kidney Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Enrich Yin, astringe Lung, stop cough and sweating
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish Kidney-Lung Yin and astringe the Lung
- Classical Source
- Classical TCM formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical Liu Wei modification for Kidney-Lung Yin deficiency with dry cough, night sweating and thirst.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Mai Wei Di Huang Wan | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Bai He Gu Jin Tang | Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Enrich Yin, astringe Lung, stop cough and sweating | Nourish Kidney Yin | Nourish Lung-Kidney Yin, moisten Lungs, stop cough | Nourish Yin, clear deficiency Heat |
| Formula Category | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Dry Cough ·Night Sweats ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats ·Fatigue & Low Energy | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats | Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats |
| Main Herbs | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Poria / Hoelen ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Lily Bulb ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Scrophularia Root | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark |
| Classical Source | Classical TCM formulary | Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue (Qian Yi, Song dynasty) / later popularised | Shen Zhai Yi Shu (Ming dynasty) / traditional | Yi Zong Jin Jian / Investigation of Medical Formulas (Ming dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Mai Wei Di Huang Wan is distinguished from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Bai He Gu Jin Tang, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy.
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.