033 – LIU WEI DI HUANG WAN

The Chinese Formula Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, also known in English as Rehmanniae and Moutan Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that NOURISH YIN, acting on Kidney Yin Deficiency syndromes.

Indication: Indicated for Kidney Yin Deficiency: Weakness in the lower back/knees/lower limbs, thirst (sips/sleep), facial redness, heat in the five centers, dry stools, low urine output, night sweats.

Actions: Nourish Yin; Tonify Kidney Yin

Syndromes: Kidney Yin Deficiency

Symptoms and Signs: Weakness in the lower back/knees/lower limbs, dizziness/ringing in the ears with exertion and fatigue, hearing loss, dry mouth/throat, thirst (desire to take sips of water, worsening at night and during sleep), facial redness, night sweats, low urine output, dry stools, insomnia, and heat in the five centers (palms, soles, and chest region)

Tongue: red

Coating: scant

Pulse: thin, rapid