Zuo Gui Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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左歸丸 · Zuǒ Guī Wán
A classical pure Yin-tonifying formula for true Yin deficiency without excess fire, with lumbar weakness and essence depletion.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Kidney Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Enrich Yin, tonify Kidney, replenish essence and marrow
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Purely nourish true Yin and replenish essence without draining
- Classical Source
- Ming-Qing classical formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical pure Yin-tonifying formula for true Yin deficiency without excess fire, with lumbar weakness and essence depletion.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula rather than the neighbouring indications of its related formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Zuo Gui Wan | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Da Bu Yin Wan | Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Enrich Yin, tonify Kidney, replenish essence and marrow | Nourish Kidney Yin | Enrich Yin, direct fire downward | 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 | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Night Sweats | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats ·Fatigue & Low Energy | Night Sweats | Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats |
| Main Herbs | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Goji Berry / Lycium Fruit ·Cuscuta Seed | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Tortoise Plastron ·Phellodendron Bark ·Anemarrhena Rhizome | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark |
| Classical Source | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue (Qian Yi, Song dynasty) / later popularised | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Yi Zong Jin Jian / Investigation of Medical Formulas (Ming dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Zuo Gui Wan is distinguished from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Da Bu Yin Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy within the same broader clinical domain.
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.