Yu Nv Jian
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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玉女煎 · Yù Nǚ Jiān
A classical formula for Stomach heat with Yin deficiency, presenting with toothache, gingival swelling, thirst, headache and a preference for cold drinks, with a red tongue.
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- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Stomach Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear Stomach heat, nourish Yin
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Drain Stomach fire while enriching Kidney Yin
- Classical Source
- Jing Yue Quan Shu (Zhang Jingyue, Ming dynasty)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for Stomach heat with Yin deficiency, presenting with toothache, gingival swelling, thirst, headache and a preference for cold drinks, with a red tongue.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for toothache and thirst from Stomach heat with underlying Yin deficiency — combining clearing and nourishing, rather than pure fire-clearing or pure Kidney Yin tonification.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Yu Nv Jian | Qing Wei San | Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear Stomach heat, nourish Yin | Clear Stomach heat, cool blood, relieve fire toxin | Nourish Yin, clear deficiency Heat | Nourish Kidney Yin |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Stomach Heat | Stomach Heat | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Dry Mouth & Throat ·Headache ·Constipation | Headache | Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats ·Fatigue & Low Energy |
| Main Herbs | Gypsum ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Achyranthes Root | Coptis Rhizome ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Cimicifuga Rhizome | 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 |
| Classical Source | Jing Yue Quan Shu (Zhang Jingyue, Ming dynasty) | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Yi Zong Jin Jian / Investigation of Medical Formulas (Ming dynasty) | Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue (Qian Yi, Song dynasty) / later popularised |
Clinical Perspective
Yu Nv Jian clears Stomach fire and nourishes Yin. Qing Wei San more strongly clears pure Stomach fire for toothache. Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan nourish Kidney Yin (with heat-clearing in the former) without the same Stomach-fire focus.
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.