Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
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杞菊地黄丸 · Qǐ Jú Dì Huáng Wán
A Yin-tonifying formula based on Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with the addition of Gou Qi Zi and Ju Hua. It nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, particularly for dizziness, dry eyes, blurred vision and tinnitus due to Yin deficiency.
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- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Kidney Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish Liver-Kidney Yin, brighten the eyes
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish Kidney and Liver Yin, benefit the eyes and clear deficiency Heat
- Classical Source
- Derived from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Yi Fang Ji Jie / later traditional sources)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A Yin-tonifying formula based on Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with the addition of Gou Qi Zi and Ju Hua. It nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, particularly for dizziness, dry eyes, blurred vision and tinnitus due to Yin deficiency.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when Liver-Kidney Yin deficiency affects the eyes, with dry or blurred vision and dizziness, calling for nourishment of the root — unlike Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, which drains excess Fire, or Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, which settles actively rising Yang rather than replenishing deficiency.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Qi Ju Di Huang Wan | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan | Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin | Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish Liver-Kidney Yin, brighten the eyes | Nourish Kidney Yin | Nourish Yin, clear deficiency Heat | Calm Liver Yang, extinguish internal wind, clear heat | Sedate Liver Yang, extinguish internal wind, nourish Yin |
| Formula Category | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Liver-Wind Extinguishing Formulas | Liver-Wind Extinguishing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Liver Fire | Liver Fire |
| Main Conditions | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Eye Dryness ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats ·Fatigue & Low Energy | Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats | Headache ·Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Anxiety Restlessness | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Headache |
| Main Herbs | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Gastrodia Rhizome ·Uncaria Stem with Hooks ·Abalone Shell ·Gardenia Fruit ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap | Achyranthes Root ·Hematite ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Oyster Shell ·Tortoise Plastron |
| Classical Source | Derived from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Yi Fang Ji Jie / later traditional sources) | Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue (Qian Yi, Song dynasty) / later popularised | Yi Zong Jin Jian / Investigation of Medical Formulas (Ming dynasty) | Zhong Yi Nei Ke Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi (Hu Guangci, 1958) | Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu (Records of Medicine with Reference to East and West, Zhang Xichun, 1918) |
Clinical Perspective
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan nourishes the Yin root and benefits the eyes. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin and Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang address rising Yang / Wind (excess or mixed). Long Dan Xie Gan Tang is for excess Fire/Damp-Heat and is cooling rather than nourishing.
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.