Zi Yin Di Huang Wan
Star滋阴地黄丸 (Rehmannia Pill to Nourish Yin)
Source: Yi Fang Ji Jie — Wang Ang (Qing, 1682)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Zi Yin Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia Pill to Nourish Yin), from the Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytical Collection of Medical Formulas) by Wang Ang.
Actions: Nourishes yin; Tonifies qi and blood; Purges fire.
Presentation: Blurred and impaired vision: blurred vision, red eyes, dilated pupils, and increased sensitivity to light.
Cautions:
- Patients with Liver fire should avoid hot, spicy foods while taking it
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 663.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sheng Di Huang
as printed: Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae)
|
g | — | nourishes yin, tonifies blood | |
|
Shu Di Huang
as printed: Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata)
|
g | — | nourishes yin, tonifies blood | |
|
Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
|
g | — | tonifies blood | |
|
Tian Men Dong
as printed: Tian Dong (Radix Asparagi)
|
g | — | nourishes yin | |
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng)
|
g | — | boosts qi | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
|
g | — | boosts qi | |
|
Huang Lian
as printed: Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis)
|
g | — | clears excess Liver fire | |
|
Huang Qin
as printed: Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
|
g | — | clears excess Liver fire | |
|
Di Gu Pi
as printed: Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii)
|
g | — | controls deficiency heat | |
|
Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
|
g | — | dispels Liver qi stagnation | |
|
Zhi Ke
as printed: Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii)
|
g | — | dispels Liver qi stagnation | |
|
Wu Wei Zi
as printed: Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis)
|
g | — | tranquilizes Heart, calms shen |
Preparation
Prepared and taken as pills.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = San Cai Tang + Chai Hu, Dang Gui, Di Gu Pi, Gan Cao, Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Sheng Di Huang, Wu Wei Zi and Zhi Ke
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