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Formulas for Tonifying Yin, Yang and Yin/Yang

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Liu Di Huang Wan (6-ingredient pill w/rehmannia) – ind   LR/KI Yin deficiency  
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Which are the 3 tonifying herbs in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (6-ingredient pill w/rehmannia) and their functions?   Shu di tonifies KI. Shan zhu yu tonifies LR. Shan yao tonifies SP and binds jing.  
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What are the 3 draining herbs in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan & their functions?   Ze xie promotes urination to clear KD turbidity. Mu dan pi calms LR fire and counteracts cloying of Shan Zhu Yu. Fu ling drains damp and helps Shan Yao tonify Sp.  
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Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (6-ingredient pill w/rehmannia) is originated from what formula?   Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (KI Qi pill from the golden cabinet)  
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Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (AF of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) - action & ing   Nourish Yin & clear empty fire (famous to clear empty fire d/t yin xu) Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + zhi mu & huang bai  
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Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (AF of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) -action & ing   Nourish LR/KI & benefit eyes (vision problems) Liu Di huang Wan + gou qi zi & ju hua  
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Du Qi Wan (capital qi pill - AF of Liu Wei di huang Wan)action & ing   Nourish KI & grasp qi - for chronic cough/asthma. Liu Wei di Huang Wan + wu wei zi  
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Mai Wei Di Huang Wan- indication   Nourish KD and LU Yin. Stronger than Du Qi Wan. Liu Wei di Huang Wan + Mai Men Dong , Wu Wei Zi  
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Zuo Gui Wan (restore the left decoction) –ind   True Yin deficiency. Primary to strongly tonify KI Yin. syx- sore/weak low back & knees, blurred vision, tinnitus, 5 palm heat, xiao ke  
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Zuo gui Wan (restore the left decoction) action   Nourish KI Yin, enrich essence & marrow  
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Zuo Gui Wan (restore the left decoction) chief   Shu di huang - 'sage' herb to nourish KI Yin  
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Da Bu Yin Wan (great tonify the yin pill)- action   Enrich yin & descend fire  
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Da Bu Yin Wan (great tonify the yin pill) – ind   LR/KI Yin xu causing empty fire rising - steaming bone, tidal fever, night sweats, seminal emissions, cough blood, weak lower limbs, hot or painful knees  
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Da Bu Yin Wan (great tonify the yin pill) – ing   Shu di huang(c), Gui ban(c), Huang bai, Zhi mu, Feng mi, Zhu ji sui(pig's spinal cord)  
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What is the difference between Da Bu Yin Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan?   Both Tonify KD Yin and clear empty fire. They are almost interchangeable. Da Bu Yin Wan is more cloying d/t animal products.  
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Hu Qian Wan (hidden tiger pill) –ind   Wei Syndrome d/t LR/KI deficiency w/empty fire  
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Hu Qian Wan (hidden tiger pill) - chief   Huang bai & Gui ban  
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Er Zhi Wan (2-ultimate pill) - ing & ind   Nu zhen zi & Han lian cao > mild LR & KI Yin tonic. Add to other formulas  
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Yi Guan Jian (lnking decoction)- ind   Yin Xu w/constrained LR Qi. Classic for hypochondriac pain.  
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Yi Guan Jian (linking decoction) – chief   Gou qi zi  
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What is function of Chuan lian zi in Yi Guan Jian (linking decoction)?   Only herb that moves LR QI; all the other herbs tonify Yin & blood.  
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Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan (dendrobium pill for night vision)- ind & usage   Visual disorders d/t LR/KI Yn Xu w/empty fire. Patent w/25 herbs. Stronger than Qi Ju Di Huang Wan, rarely used.  
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Bu Fei E Jiao Tang (tonify the lungs w/ass-hide gelatin) - chief herb & ind   E Jiao(C), For Lung Yin Xu w/ both excess (and deficient) heat . (Contains Ma Dou Ling for phlegm heat.)  
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Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Ki qi pill from the golden cabinet)- Also called Shen Qi Wan - ing   Fu zi(c), Gui zhi(c), shu di huang, shan zhu yu, shan yao, mu dan pi, fu ling, ze xie = Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + fu zi & gui zhi  
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Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (kidney qi pill from the golden cabinet) –ind   KI Yang Xu - low back pain, weak legs, cold sensation in lower body, frequent night urination, premature ejaculation or impotence  
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What is the dosage of Fu zi & Gui zhi in Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan and why?   Small doses > small fire generate QI  
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Does Zou Gui Wan tonify KD Yin or KD Yang?   Zou Gui Wan tonifies KD Yin.  
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You Gui Wan (restore the right pill)- action & ind   Strongly tonifies KI yang and Mingmen fire; Nourishes Blood and Jing. Tx: exhaustion from chronic diseases  
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You Gui Wan (restore the right pill) – chief   Fu zi, Rou gui & Lu jiao jiao. Formula is cloying  
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What the main difference between You Gui Wan and Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan?   Both tonify KD Yang. You Gui Wan is stronger, has no dispersing herbs. You Gui Wan has big doses of hot herbs.  
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Does You Gui Wan tonify KD Yin or KD Yang?   You Gui Wan tonifies KD Yang.  
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Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao (tortoise shell & deer antler soup) – ind   KI Yin & Yang Xu; insufficient Jing & Blood in Du & Ren - emaciation, impotence, decreased vision, weak lumbar/knees . This an anti-aging,cloying formula.  
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Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao (tortoise shell & deer antler soup)- chiefs   Gui ban jiao & Lu jiao jiao . This is the “2 Jiaos syrup.”  
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Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (7-treasure special pill for beautiful whiskers) - ind & chief   LR/KI deficiency - premature gray hair , hair loss, loose teeth. He shou wu(C) .  
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Er Xian Tang (2-immortal decoction)- ind   KI Yin & Yang xu w/empty fire > Perimenopausal hypertension  
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Er Xian Tang (2-immortal decoction) – chiefs   Xian mao & Yin yang huo  
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Good time to tonify in general?   Autumn to early Winter (October, November, December)  
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Preparation of tonifying formulas?   Cook longer - 35-45 minutes over low flame & ingest on empty ST for better absorption  
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What is MJ Yang Xu?   MJ Qi Xu + cold  
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To tonify Yin well ....   You must search for the Yang within the Yin, Obiwan...  
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Does everyone need tonification?   No - differentiation is IMPORTANT  
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