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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