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

Dioscorea opposita - Shan Yao - certified organic

Plantago asiatica - Che Qian Cao - certified organic

Poria cocos - Fu Ling - 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

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

Formula Break Down:

• 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.
• 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. 

References

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"The effects of Liuwei Dihuang on canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in osteoporosis. Xia B1, Xu B2, Sun Y2, Xiao L3, Pan J3, Jin H4, Tong P5." J Ethnopharmacol. 2014 Apr 11;153(1):133-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.01.040. Epub 2014 Feb 12.

"Comparative pharmacokinetics of catalpol and acteoside in normal and chronic kidney disease rats after oral administration of Rehmannia glutinosa extract." Zhao M1, Qian D1, Liu P1, Shang EX1, Jiang S1, Guo J1, Su SL1, Duan JA1, Du L1, Tao J1. Biomed Chromatogr. 2015 May 29. doi: 10.1002/bmc.3505. 

"Hot water extracted Lycium barbarum and Rehmannia glutinosa inhibit liver inflammation and fibrosis in rats." Wu PS1, Wu SJ, Tsai YH, Lin YH, Chao JC. Am J Chin Med. 2011;39(6):1173-91. 

"Goji (Lycium barbarum and L. chinense): Phytochemistry, pharmacology and safety in the perspective of traditional uses and recent popularity." Potterat O1. Planta Med. 2010 Jan;76(1):7-19. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1186218. Epub 2009 Oct 20.

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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