Main benefits
Pattern identification: Traditionally used for the TCM pattern of Kidney Yang deficiency with Essence and Blood depletion, where the body’s warming and motivating force (“Ming Men fire”) is weak and can no longer effectively support growth, reproduction, and movement.
Name and core idea: [translate:右归饮] means “Right‑Returning Drink,” referring to “returning” or restoring the Right Kidney (associated with Yang and Fire) so that Yang can again warm and drive the functions of all organs. It is considered the milder, decoction counterpart to the stronger pill formula You Gui Wan.
Main actions in TCM: The formula warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, replenishes Essence (Jing), and nourishes Blood, with a gentler, more fluid‑supporting profile than purely hot Yang‑rescuing prescriptions. It is used when deficiency is clear but not yet at a “collapse” stage.
Typical core ingredients and roles (TCM functions): Yang‑warming, Essence‑supporting: Herbs such as Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) and Fu Zi (Aconite, often at lower/safer dose or omitted in modern versions) warm the Ming Men fire and restore Kidney Yang. Essence and Blood tonification: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia), Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus), and Gou Qi Zi (Lycium) nourish Kidney and Liver Essence/Blood. Assist Spleen and consolidate: Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) and sometimes Du Zhong (Eucommia) or Tu Si Zi (Dodder Seed) strengthen the Spleen–Kidney axis and support the lower back and knees. Harmonizing and Qi support: Mild Qi‑tonics and harmonizers like Gan Cao (Licorice) round out the prescription so tonification is well tolerated in weak digestion.
Typical TCM presentation: Classical descriptions include coldness and weakness of the lower back and knees, fatigue, a preference for warmth, diminished drive or vigor, possible nocturnal emissions or decreased reproductive function, pale and swollen tongue, and deep, weak pulse—all interpreted as Kidney Yang and Jing deficiency, not as specific Western diseases.
Position among Kidney formulas: Compared with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan or Zuo Gui Wan, which focus on Yin/Essence, You Gui Wan emphasizes Yang and Fire. You Gui Wan is a lighter, decoction‑type option for patients who need Yang support but still have some fluids and cannot tolerate very hot, highly concentrated pills.
Classical heritage: Attributed to the Ming/Qing‑era warm‑tonic school (following Li Dong‑yuan and later commentators), You Gui Wan is recognized in modern TCM as a key gentle formula for chronic Kidney Yang deficiency patterns that require long‑term, steady reinforcement rather than acute Yang rescue.
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