Lycium Fruit, Chrysanthemum, and Rehmannia Formula

also known as:
Chi Chu Ti Huang Wan, Kokiku Jio Ganaka, Moisten Eye Pills

Origin of QI JU DI HUANG Wan

QI JU DI HUANG is a variation of Rehmannia 6 (Liu Wei di Huang Wan); which itself is a derivative of SHEN QI WAN (Kidney Qi Pill), 

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan was  first published in Precious Mirror For Advancement Of Medicine 1777 AD

QI JU DI HUANG WAN’s TCM Uses and Properties

• Increases Liver Yin
• Increases Kidney Yin
• Brightens the Eyes
• Cools the Liver
   

QI JU DI HUANG WAN Uses and Indications

Use for red eyes resulting from diminished Liver YIN 

• Red eyes
• Dry eyes
• Eye Pain
• Tearing Eyes

Safety of QI JU DI HUANG WAN

Use cautiously with Spleen Deficient Dampness.

Pregnant and nursing women should consult their health care providers before using any nutritional supplement.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren’t recommended. Best to start a low cost online-herbal-consultation.

QI JU DI HUANG WAN Ingredients

Shu Di Huang – Steamed foxglove root  Shan Zhu Yu – cornelian cherry fruit Shan Yao – Yam Root Ze Xie)- water plantain rhizome Fu Ling – poria mushroom Mu Dan Pi – tree peony root bark Gou Qi Zi – goji berry Ju Hua – chrysanthemum flower

Radix Rehmanniae Preparata – 20% Fructus Corni Officinalis – 10% Rhizoma Dioscoreae Oppositae – 10% Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis– 10% Sclerotium Poriae Cocos – 10% Cortex Moutan Radicis – 10% Fructus Lycii Chinensis– 15% Flos Chrysanthemum – 15%

 

QI JU DI HUANG WAN formula Dynamics

An augmented version of Rehmannia Six plus two additional herbs.  The effect of  which shift the effect of the formula from the Kidney YIN to the Liver YIN and direct the action of the formula to the eyes.  

The base formula, Rehmannia Six is considered the strongest formula for increasing the YIN, yet it contains no herbs that are classified as YIN tonics.  This an example of herbal synergy, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. 

The Tonifying Herbs of Rehmannia 6:

SHU DI HUANG – Profoundly tonifies YIN and Blood. Shu Di is the chief herb

SHAN YAO – Bolsters organ Qi in the 3 Jiao (upper-Lung, middle-Spleen, and lower-Kidney). This tonic herb is almost unique in that it is a Spleen tonic with a cooler nature.  This is uncommon for a Spleen tonic, as most have a warm nature.  This cooling property makes iSHAN YAO especially appropriate in a formula used to treat deficient YIN, a condition that is frequently accompanied by ‘Deficiency Heat’

SHAN ZHU YU is a sour and sweet.  In TCM the sour taste is often associated with astringency.  In this formula SHAN ZHU YU helps to astringe the Kidney, preventing the leakage of Essence (JING) and YIN fluids.  Sweet herbs tonify and nourish. So SHAN ZHU YU also nourishes the Kidney and Liver.

The Draining Herbs of Rehmannia 6

As tonifying YIN occurs, fluids are generated. These 3 herbs help prevent the accumulation of stagnant fluids.

FU LING Though mildly tonic in itself, it also promotes urination. In this formula it assists the action of SHAN YAO in building Spleen QI and aiding the digestion and assimilation of the entire formula.

ZE XIE  Drains and Clears Kidney Fire and leeches fluids from the tissue. this herb helps normalize the metabolism of fluids. 

MU DAN PI Clears and Drains Liver Fire.  In this formula it counter acts the warming properties of SHAN ZHU YU.

Added Herbs for the Eyes

JU HUA, chrysanthemum, Cools the Liver, benefits the eyes, and clears heat from the eyes

GOU QI ZI, goji berry, Tonifies both the YIN and YANG of the Kidneys. Nourishes and moistens the Liver and the eyes.

QI JU DI HUANG WAN Dosage and Administration

Tablets: 5 tablets,2 to 3 times daily

Capsules: 2-4 capsules, 3 times a day

Teapills: 8 teapills, 3 times a day

Granules: 1-3 grams, taken 2-3 times a day

Whole Herbs: Good quality herbs can be boiled twice. Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water. Boil for 30 minutes or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.

* What’s the Difference Between, Qi Ju Di Huang  WAN, PIAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?

• PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
• WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
• TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
• SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
• SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
• GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)

*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.