You Gui Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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右归丸 · Yòu Guī Wán
Zhang Jingyue’s pure Kidney Yang tonic for exhaustion of Ming Men fire, with cold limbs, lumbar weakness, impotence, frequent clear urine and a pale swollen tongue — without the draining herbs of Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan.
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- Formula Category
- Yang-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Kidney Yang Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Warm and tonify Kidney Yang, fill essence and marrow
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Strongly tonify Kidney Yang and essence without draining
- Classical Source
- Jing Yue Quan Shu (Zhang Jingyue, Ming dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
Zhang Jingyue’s pure Kidney Yang tonic for exhaustion of Ming Men fire, with cold limbs, lumbar weakness, impotence, frequent clear urine and a pale swollen tongue — without the draining herbs of Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for clear Ming Men fire decline without oedema needing drainage — pure filling and warming, stronger and less draining than Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | You Gui Wan | Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan | Zuo Gui Wan | Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Warm and tonify Kidney Yang, fill essence and marrow | Warm and tonify Kidney Yang | Enrich Yin, tonify Kidney, replenish essence and marrow | Warm Kidney Yang, promote urination, reduce oedema |
| Formula Category | Yang-Tonifying Formulas | Yang-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yang-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yang Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Cold Limbs ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Low Libido ·Frequent Nocturia | Frequent Nocturia ·Edema ·Cold Limbs ·Low Libido | Night Sweats | Edema ·Frequent Urination ·Frequent Nocturia ·Low Back Pain |
| Main Herbs | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Yam ·Cornus Fruit ·Goji Berry / Lycium Fruit ·Cuscuta Seed | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Poria / Hoelen ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Goji Berry / Lycium Fruit ·Cuscuta Seed | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Yam ·Cornus Fruit ·Poria / Hoelen ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark |
| Classical Source | Jing Yue Quan Shu (Zhang Jingyue, Ming dynasty) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
You Gui Wan pure-tonifies Kidney Yang and essence. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan warms Yang on a Yin base with mild draining. Zuo Gui Wan pure-tonifies Kidney Yin and essence. Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan adds diuresis for Yang-deficient oedema.
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.