Yin Tonic - Lui Di Huang Wan modified - Six Ingredient formula with Rehmannia

Indications: Kidney Yin Deficiency, Blood Deficiency; Yin represents substance, blood and tissue in the body and can be consumed by prolonged stress.

Related Article: Learn the symptoms of Kidney Yin Deficiency

Note: Organs mentioned are energetic organ systems according to TCM, not western medicine. 

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Active Ingredients:

Rehmannia glutinosa prepared root - shu di huang- certified organic
Schisandra chinensis fruit - wu wei zi - certified organic
Polygonum multiflorum root - he shou wu - certified organic
Paeonia lactiflora root - bai shao - white peony - certified organic
Elettaria cardamomum fruit  - bai dou kou - certified organic
Plantago major herb - plantain leaf - certified organic
Glehnia spp. root - bei sha shen - certified organic
Scrophularia spp. herb - xuan shen - certified organic
Lycium chinense fruit - gou qi zi - certified organic
Sesame indicum seed - hei zhi ma - certified organic
Ligustrum lucidum fruit - nu zhen zi - certified organic
Althaea officinalis root - marshmallow - certified organic

Herbal Teapills

Quantity-4 oz./114 gr. - Approximately 1000 teapills

Bottle lasts about 5 weeks

Serving Size: 8 Teapills

Servings Per Container: 125

Directions: Take 8 teapills 3 times per day or as directed by a health care professional.

Other Ingredients: 30% Certified Organic Brown Rice Flour

General Information:

Warning: This formula has not been evaluated for use in pregnant or nursing women. 

Keep Out of Reach of Children.
Store in a cool dry place 56-82ºF.

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Formula Break Down:

• Ligustrum lucidum fruit, nu zhen zi, or privet fruit is a Kidney and Liver Yin tonic herb that clears Deficient Heat from Yin Deficiency.
• Rehmannia glutinosa prepared root, shu di huang, or Chinese foxglove root cooked in rice wine nourishes Blood, Kidney Yin, and Essence (Jing) and enters the Heart, Kidney, Liver energetic organ systems.
• Althaea officinalis root, or marshmallow root is a western herb with Yin demulcent qualities that aids the absorption of the formula. 
• Paeonia lactiflora root, bai shao, or white peony root is used to preserve Yin, soothe the Liver, nourish the Blood, and re-inforce the Wei Qi.
• Lycium chinense fruit, gou qi zi, or goji berries is used to build Blood and is used with patterns of Blood and Yin Deficiency, and Essence (Jing) depletion. Goji is specific for Yin and Blood Deficiency relating to Liver Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency, and Lung Dryness.
• Polygonum multiflorum root, he shou wu, or fo-ti is a major Chinese herb used for Yin, Blood, and Essence (Jing) Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney energetic organ systems. Also extinguishes Internal Wind.
• Glehnia littoralis root, bei sha shen, or sha shen is major Yin tonic and is a favorite for Stomach Yin Deficiency leading to Stomach Heat.
• Sesame Indicum seed, or hei zhi ma is a Yin tonic that nourishes Kidney Yin and Liver Yin while clearing Deficient Heat caused by Yin Deficiency.
• Schisandra chinensis fruit, or wu wei zi enriches Kidney Yin and binds the Essence (Jing).
• Scrophularia spp. herb, xuan shen, or figwort herb and root is used creatively to clear Heat in this formula as well as nourishing Yin.

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