Liu Wei Di Huang Wan - Weakness, Dizziness, Sore Low Back Herbal Formula

Uses: Weakness, Dizziness, Sweating, Sore Low Back, Diabetes. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Liu Wei Di Huang Pian, YinViveTM, Rehmannia six, Six Flavor Teapills) is a highly regarded Chinese herbal formula for nourishing the yin aspect of our body (the fluid and cooling aspect).  People with yin deficiency will have symptoms such as sweat, low fever, dizziness, tinnitus, emission, soreness in the lower back etc. Yin weakness occurs with age, sexuality, or chronic diseases.  You may also consider Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan or the (Eight Rehmannia Teapills) which is similar in function but better when strong heat signs are present (nightsweats, chronic dry throat, etc.).*

As this formula is often taken over longer periods of time it is available in a concentrated and enhanced version, YinVive.  For people intending on staying on the formula for 2 months or longer we recommend YinVive.

Research has shown that Liu Wei Di Huang Wan can increase the number of T lymphocytes and regulate the production of cytokines1, 2 and thus Liu Wei Di Huang Wan may adjust the immune function of our body. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan can also 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 model. SOD is a key enzyme for eliminating free radicals in the body and its enhanced function prolongs lifespan in animal studies.

• Back pain due to the kidney Yin insufficency. Typically, you feel weakness and then soreness of the waist and legs. You may also feel dizziness, faint vision, tinnitus, tiredness, sweat or low fever. You start to forget things and do not sleep well.  These are common problems for people especially professionals who spend hours daily in front of computers and who are getting older (e.g., over 40). 

• Sexual performance. You feel you are not as hard as before and do not last as long as before. Following sex your waist is sore and it takes longer for you to reinvigorate.

• Type II diabetes disease. In recent years, Chinese doctors have found that Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is very effective in treating diabetes type II disease. In multiple controlled human clinical trials, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is reported consistently effective in over 90% patients, of which most have their blood sugar levels returned to the normal. The treatment is at least as good as the standard treatment with western medicines. When Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is used together with western medicines, it further enhances the efficacy of the western medicines.

• Menopausal syndrome. In a human clinical trial, 23 women were treated with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan for 3 months, the symptoms of hectic fever, hot flash, sweating, palpitation, and insomnia were significantly improved in 39.1% patients. Additional 60.9% showed some improvement.

Ingredients: Radix Rehmanniae Preparata (Shu Di Huang), Fructus Corni Officinalis (Shan Zhu Yu), Cortex Moutan Radicis (Paeonia Suffruticosa) (Mu Dan Pi), Rhizoma Dioscoreae Oppositae (Shan Yao), Sclerotium Poriae Cocos (Fu Ling), Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis (Ze Xie).

Recommended Dosage: Take 5 to 7 pills or tablets 2 to 3 times a day. At full dose, one bottle renders a 10-day supply. Expect results within 3 to 5 weeks of daily use.

Caution: Do not use it if you are taking cold medicines and consult with a professional before taking if pregnant. (200 tablets)

Practitioner Level Information:

• TCM Herbal Formula Theory
• Tongue:  Reddish, Dry, Cracked
• Pulse:  Thready, maybe Rapid