Formula Focus: Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan, Ⅳ
Another very important aspect to the Ba Ji Yin Yang formula is the addition of three Blood tonics: Bai Shao, Gou Qi Zi, and Dang Gui. Dang Gui is a very famous Chinese Herb, known as the “Women’s Ginseng”. Women’s energy problems are often associated with Blood Deficiency from going through the processes of menstruation and childbearing, which are often very taxing and depleting processes to their body. Dang Gui is not just for women as it is also great for men, especially as they get older. Bai Shao and Gou Qi Zi are extremely important for your Liver Organ System, especially your Blood, helping to promote relaxation as well as restore and restrain fluids and Essence.
| Herb Name | Six Flavor (Classic Formulation) | Golden Book (Classic Formulation) | Right Side Replenishing (Plum Flower) | Ba Ji Yin Yang (Plum Flower) | Fire of Life Kidney Yang (Heaven & Earth) |
| Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia) | X | X | |||
| Shu Di Huang (Cooked Rehmannia) | X | X | X | X | |
| Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Berry) | X | X | X | X | X |
| Shan Yao (Wild Yam) | X | X | X | X | X |
| Fu Ling (Poria) | X | X | X | ||
| Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Root Bark) | X | X | X | ||
| Ze Xie (Alisma) | X | X | X | ||
| Ren Shen (Chinese Ginseng) | X | ||||
| Gan Cao (Licorice Root) | X | ||||
| Tu Su Zi (Dodder Seeds) | X | X | |||
| Fu Zi (Treated Aconite) | X | ||||
| Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) | X | X | X | ||
| Yin Yang Huo (Horny Goat Weed) | X | X | |||
| Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root) | X | ||||
| Dang Gui (Angelica Root) | X | X | |||
| Bai Shao (Peony Root) | X | ||||
| Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea Fruit) | X | ||||
| Xu Duan (Dipsacus) | X | ||||
| Lian Zi (Lotus Seed) | X | ||||
| Jin Ying Zi (Cherokee Rosehip) | X | ||||
| Gou Qi Zi (Chinese Wolf Berry) | X | X | |||
| Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark) | X | X |
I have barely scratched the surface on the uses of this formula. I am sure though, that this information has given you a greater understanding of how important, powerful and necessary kidney formulas are when considering a long-term Chinese Herbal Program. As always, if you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact David or Teah for immediate assistance.