Zuo Gui Wan
左归丸 (Zuo Gui Wan)
Source: Jing Yue Quan Shu — Zhang Jiebin (Ming, 1624)
Severe Kidney Yin and Essence deficiencyPremature agingInfertility from Essence deficiencySevere lower back pain and weaknessSpermatorrhea from Kidney deficiencyTidal fever and night sweatsSpontaneous seminal emission
Description
Zuo Gui Wan (Restore the Left [Kidney] Pill) is Zhang Jiebin's enriched Kidney Yin tonifying formula — a more intensive approach than Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. It removes the draining herbs from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and adds more potent Yin and Essence tonics including Lu Jiao Jiao (deer antler glue) and Gui Ban Jiao (tortoise plastron glue). It is indicated for severe Kidney Yin and Essence deficiency.
Preparation
Honey pills. Dissolve Lu Jiao Jiao and Gui Ban Jiao separately in warm water and take with the pills, or incorporate into honey pills.
Dosage
Pills: 9g twice daily with warm water. Long-term use is often appropriate for severe deficiency.