Zuo Gui Wan comes from the Jingyue Complete Works and was created by Zhang Jiebin (Zi Jingyue), a famous warm and nourishing doctor in the Ming Dynasty. It is specifically used to treat symptoms of kidney yin deficiency and essence loss.
As people age, many of them will face the problem of "kidney yin deficiency". Kidney yin deficiency refers to insufficient yin fluid in the kidneys, which leads to a series of symptoms such as backache, leg weakness, dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus, deafness, spermatorrhea, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth and tongue, etc. At this time, Zuo Gui Wan becomes an important Chinese medicine prescription.
This article will introduce in detail the ingredients, efficacy, modern applications, main indications, precautions and application of Zuo Gui Wan in dietotherapy.

Ingredients of Zuo Gui Wan
The main ingredients of Zuo Gui Wan Pills include:
Da Huai Rehmannia glutinosa : nourishes kidney yin, replenishes essence and benefits marrow.
Yam : nourishes the spleen and stomach, nourishes yin and strengthens the kidneys.
Wolfberry : nourishes yin and kidneys, improves essence and improves eyesight.
Cornus officinalis : nourishes the liver and kidneys, and consolidates the essence and qi.
Sichuan Achyranthes bidentata : nourishes the liver and kidneys, strengthens tendons and bones, and promotes blood circulation.
Deer antler glue : nourishes the kidneys and strengthens yang, replenishes essence and marrow, strengthens tendons and bones.
Turtle Glue : Nourishes Yin and suppresses Yang, nourishes the kidneys and strengthens the bones.
Cuscuta australis : nourishes the kidneys and improves essence, nourishes the liver and improves eyesight.
Formula composition explanation
Dahuai Rehmannia : nourishes kidney yin, replenishes essence and benefits marrow, and is the main drug in the prescription.125
Yam : nourishes the spleen and stomach, nourishes yin and kidneys, strengthens kidney yin, and relieves symptoms such as soreness of waist and knees, sweating, and tinnitus caused by kidney yin deficiency.
Wolfberry : nourishes yin and replenishes the kidney, improves sperm quality and improves eyesight, and complements other yin-nourishing medicines in the prescription to achieve the effect of nourishing yin and replenishing the kidney.
Cornus officinalis : nourishes the liver and kidneys, consolidates the essence and Qi, and replenishes the kidney essence, thereby improving symptoms such as soreness of the waist and knees, spermatorrhea, tinnitus and deafness.
Rhizoma Cynoglossi : nourishes the liver and kidneys, strengthens the tendons and bones, promotes blood circulation, and improves symptoms such as soreness of the waist and knees, dizziness, etc. caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
Deer antler glue : nourishes the kidney and strengthens yang, replenishes essence and marrow, strengthens tendons and bones, warms the kidney yang, promotes the growth of kidney yin, thereby achieving a balance between yin and yang.
Turtle Glue : nourishes yin and suppresses yang, nourishes the kidney and strengthens the bones, suppresses the deficiency fire, relieves the symptoms of soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, sweating and deficiency heat.
Cuscuta australis : nourishes the kidneys and improves the essence, nourishes the liver and improves eyesight, promotes metabolism, and enhances the body's overall disease resistance.

Effects of Zuo Gui Wan
Zuo Gui Wan' main effect is to nourish yin and kidney, replenish essence and benefit marrow. It is specially used to treat kidney yin deficiency syndrome, common symptoms include dizziness, sore waist and weak legs, spermatorrhea, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth and tongue, red tongue with little coating, thin pulse, etc.
Indications
Zuo Gui Wan is mainly used to treat deficiency of true yin, the main symptoms of which include dizziness, sore waist and weak legs, spermatorrhea, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth and tongue, red tongue with little coating, thin pulse, etc. These symptoms are often seen in patients with deficiency of kidney yin and loss of essence.
Nourishing Yin and tonifying the kidney : Zuogui Pills’ main function is to nourish Yin and tonify the kidney, and is particularly suitable for patients with insufficient kidney Yin. Insufficient kidney Yin can lead to a series of symptoms, such as soreness of the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, spermatorrhea, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth and tongue, etc.
Replenishing essence and nourishing marrow : Zuogui Pills can replenish kidney essence and enhance the production of bone marrow, thereby improving various symptoms caused by kidney essence deficiency. This has significant therapeutic effects on senile dementia, menopausal syndrome, senile osteoporosis, etc.
Improve reproductive function : Zuogui Pills also have significant effects in improving reproductive function in both men and women. It can improve sperm quality, treat male infertility, and improve menstrual irregularities and infertility in women.
Strengthen physical fitness and vitality : Zuogui Pills can strengthen physical fitness, improve the body's resistance, and improve symptoms such as fatigue and weakness. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
Zuo Gui Wan are mainly composed of yin-softening and moistening ingredients. Long-term use may cause spleen and stomach problems. Therefore, people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea should use it with caution. In addition, the following points should be noted when using Zuogui Pills:
Key points for diagnosis : This prescription is a commonly used prescription for treating true yin deficiency syndrome, with dizziness, sore waist and weak legs, pale tongue with little coating, and thin pulse as the key points for diagnosis.
Pathogenesis : This prescription treats symptoms caused by deficiency of true yin and loss of essence and marrow. The kidney stores essence and is responsible for bone marrow production. When kidney yin is deficient, essence and marrow are not sufficient, and the function of sealing and storing is impaired, so dizziness, sore waist and weak legs, and spermatorrhea occur. When yin is deficient, yang is hyperactive, forcing fluid to leak out, so there is spontaneous sweating. When yin is deficient, fluid cannot be transported upward, so there is dry mouth and tongue, red tongue with little coating. Thin pulse is a sign of deficiency of true yin. Treatment should be aimed at strengthening the main body of water and nourishing true yin.
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Modern Applications
Zuo Gui Wan are widely used in modern medicine to treat a variety of geriatric and chronic diseases, including:
Alzheimer's disease : Zuogui Wan is used to treat Alzheimer's disease by nourishing kidney yin and improving memory and cognitive function.
Menopausal syndrome : For patients with menopausal syndrome, Zuogui Pills can relieve symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings.
Osteoporosis : Zuogui Pills are effective in treating osteoporosis in the elderly, increasing bone density and preventing fractures.
Reproductive system diseases : Zuogui Wan is used to treat male infertility and female infertility by improving reproductive function and increasing the chances of conception.
Chronic diseases : Zuogui Wan is also used to treat a variety of chronic diseases, such as chronic bronchitis, chronic nephritis, hypertension, etc.

Diet therapy combined with adjunctive therapy
When using Zuo Gui Wan, you can combine it with some dietary therapy to enhance the efficacy:
Mulberry Parasite Three-seed Egg Tea : Ingredients: 20g Mulberry Parasite, 15g Rehmannia glutinosa, 15g Nymphaeaceae, 15g Cuscuta australis, 20g Lotus Seed, 1 egg, appropriate amount of brown sugar. Method: Soak all Chinese medicines in cold water for 30 minutes, then boil over medium heat, add cooked eggs after 10 minutes, cook over medium-low heat for about 40 minutes, add appropriate amount of brown sugar for seasoning and drink for 20 minutes .
Carrot, chestnut and Chinese yam soup : Ingredients: 2 carrots, 1 corn, 100g chestnut, 30g Chinese yam, 15g wolfberry, 200g lean meat. Method: Boil the lean meat, add all the ingredients in water and bring to a boil, then cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour, then add wolfberry and bake for 10 minutes before drinking .
Apple, Tremella, Adenophora, and Ophiopogon Soup : Ingredients: 2 apples, 1 Tremella, 15g Adenophora, 15g Ophiopogon, 200g lean meat. Method: Put all the ingredients in water and boil, then switch to medium-low heat and cook for 1 hour before drinking for 20 minutes .
These dietary therapy methods can help nourish yin and strengthen the kidneys, enhance physical fitness, and when used in conjunction with Zuogui Pills, they can better improve the symptoms of kidney yin deficiency.
Notes
When using Zuo Gui Wan, pregnant women and children should avoid using it, and avoid eating raw and cold food. Pay attention to the body's reaction. If you feel uncomfortable, stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a doctor. The medicine should be stored in a dry, light-proof and moisture-proof place, and should be used according to the symptoms of kidney yin deficiency. Avoid long-term use.
You should consult a Chinese medicine practitioner or a professional doctor before use to ensure that it is suitable for your specific situation, and avoid using it at the same time with other drugs that may interact.
Conclusion
Zuo Gui Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, mainly used to nourish yin and kidney, replenish essence and marrow. It has significant therapeutic effects on various symptoms caused by insufficient kidney yin, and is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. In modern medicine,Zuo Gui Wan is widely used to treat a variety of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, menopausal syndrome, osteoporosis, reproductive system diseases, etc.
When using Zuo Gui Wan, you should pay attention to its contraindications and usage methods, such as pregnant women and children should avoid using it and avoid eating raw and cold food. In addition, Zuo Gui Wan should not be taken for a long time to avoid affecting the spleen and stomach function.
Before use, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner or a professional doctor to ensure that it is suitable for your specific situation and avoid using it with other drugs that may interact. With proper use,Zuo Gui Wan can effectively improve the symptoms of kidney yin deficiency and enhance the quality of life.