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Liu
Wei Di Huang Wan
Please note: The descriptions below are from the Traditional Chinese and
or "Folk Medicine" use of herbs provided for information and
not intended to replace advice from a medical doctor or to replace any
drugs that are FDA
approved.
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Flavor
Tea Pill) treats a wide variety of conditions from high cholesterol,
diabetes, low adrenals and insomnia to weakness in the knees, poor
hearing and poor eyesight. (If
used for eyesight please see
info here)Out of thousands of
TCM patent herbal formulas, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (or Six Flavor Tea Pill)
is perhaps the most important of all. It treats a wide variety of
conditions, from diabetes, low adrenals and insomnia to weakness in the
knees, poor hearing and poor eyesight. One of the reasons it is so
important is that it is useful throughout life, from very young to very
old.
Its success in helping slow growing underdeveloped children
get on the right track fast is only mirrored by its ability to help the
frail and aging get back to a much fuller life as well.
This is the Chinese medicinal formula that is
utilized when a patient has been diagnosed as having insufficient liver
and kidney yin. These symptoms of yin deficiency can include a dry scalp,
cracked/brittle finger nails, dry skin and/or a red tongue with little
coating. If left unchecked, yin deficiency can evolve into lower back
pain, foot pain, weak knees, excessive thirst, restlessness, dizziness,
night sweats, burning, frequent urination, dark patches under the eyes and
diabetes. It is commonly prescribed in China for diminished liver and
kidney Yin due to aging, stress, or environment. Yin deficiency (In most
cases) is the result of too much yang with too little yin and is
characterized by feelings of excess fire/heat and diminished vital fluids.
This classic formula winds up having a similar action to the
amazing single tonic herb known as He Shou
Wu. When the two are combined they
have an incredible action of bringing up adrenal function while helping to
stop lower back pain and week painful knees especially in people over 50.
Read much more about He Shou Wu
here.
Research on Liu Wei Di Huang
Wan:
Researches have found that Liu Wei Di Huang
Wan can increase the number of T lymphocytes and regulate the production
of cytokines and thus Liu Wei Di Huang Wan may adjust the immune function
of our body.
Research also shows Liu Wei Di Huang Wan can increase
the production of sex hormones and of adrenal cortical hormones that have
anti-inflammatory function in animal studies. Moreover, Liu Wei Di Huang
Wan can reduce blood sugar levels and increase the activity of superoxide
dismutase (SOD) in the diabetes rat model4. SOD is a key enzyme for
eliminating free radicals in the body and its enhanced function prolongs
lifespan in animal studies.
This
explains why it has become the standard formula for diabetes in
China. However, this is not advised to be used with many
pharma drugs as the drugs can often block the natural energy Liu Wei Di
Huang Wan releases and "pin it up" in the meridians causing unpredictable
situations.
Western society is characterized by overly-active
lifestyles, full of fire and stress - leaving little room for rest. This
type of lifestyle is often associated with yin deficiency, which can be
further exacerbated by chemical stimulants such as caffeine, cigarette
smoking, excessive alcohol use and too little sleep. The end result is
often a feeling of being "burned out", which is another way of saying that
the yang/fire may be crowding out the body`s yin/fluids, which are
necessary to nourish the body`s vital organs.
This formula will
often lower cholesterol numbers and most always strengthen the kidneys.
Research has shown a dramatic decrease of fatalities due to kidney disease
by the use of this formula!
Its History as a foundation in TCM
Formulas:
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is a Traditional
Chinese Medicine which was was first listed in "The Craft of Medical
Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns" (Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue) by
Dr. Qian Yi way back in the good ol` days of 1119 AD. Because of its
perfect balanced effect it soon became the classical base formula for all
conditions of yin deficiency (And yang deficiency if needed) especially of
the liver and kidneys.
When we say "base formula", we mean that it
is often used as a foundation to support other more specific herbal
treatments such as adding Gou Qi Zi (Wolfberry) and Chrysanthemum
Tincture which then becomes a
wonderful combination for failing eyes. This classic blend is also known
as a TCM formula called Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
When warming herbs are
added (Like Cinnamon and treated Treated Aconite) it becomes the famous
formula called "Golden Book Tea Pill"
which is used to help with under active adrenals and thyroid.
There are now actually hundreds of Chinese patent herbal medicines
using this combo of herbs (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) as a base in the formula
while other herbs direct the energy where needed.
Liu Wei Di Huang
Wan (Six Flavor Tea Pill) is perhaps one of the best examples in the TCM
wisdom of combining herbs in the 5 element system. Remember,
taking this formula along with the tonic herb, He Shou
Wu can really get rid of lower back pain
and knee pain fast in many cases and is safe for
anyone.
Ingredients in Six Flavor Tea
Pill:
Rehmannia glutinosa root-prep, Dioscorea opposita rhizome,
Cornus officinalis fruit, Paeonia suffruticosa root-bark, Poria cocos
fungus, Alisma plantago aquatica rhizome. - Chinese
names: Shu di huang, Shan yao, Shan zhu yu, Mu dan pi, Fu ling,
Ze xie