When to Prescribe Liu Wei Di Huang Wan — A Practitioner's Guide
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is designed for kidney yin deficiency. The formula follows a classical "three tonifying, three draining" structure. Shu Di Huang nourishes kidney yin. Shan Zhu Yu tonifies the liver. Shan Yao supplements the spleen. These three herbs tonify. Ze Xie drains kidney turbidity. Mu Dan Pi clears liver fire. Fu Ling leaches spleen dampness. These three herbs drain. This balanced design prevents the stagnation that often comes from pure supplementation.
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is frequently selected in these four presentations
Comparing Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with related formulas
Professional herbal extracts OEM & private label services
For over 20 years, Bio Essence Health Science has been a trusted manufacturer of TCM herbal extracts serving licensed practitioners and professional dispensaries across the United States. Founded by Dr. Kris Yang, L.Ac., we combine deep clinical insight with pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing to deliver high-quality, practitioner-focused TCM solutions.
All products are produced in a GMP-certified facility and undergo a rigorous 12-step quality control system with three-stage inspection. Our extracts are manufactured at a standardized 5:1 concentration and are free from gluten, artificial colors, and sweeteners—ensuring consistency, potency, and safety for professional use.
Bio Essence Health Science B2B services available
Contact
1-800-538-1333 | info@bioessence.com | Create Account
Frequently Asked Questions — Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
1. What is Liu Wei Di Huang Wan good for?
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan nourishes kidney yin and tonifies liver and spleen. In TCM practice, it addresses patterns presenting as lumbar weakness, dizziness, tinnitus, night sweats, and heat in palms and soles. It serves as the foundational formula for kidney yin deficiency and the base for numerous clinical modifications.
2. What are the ingredients in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan?
There are six herbs work together in a balanced way. Three herbs build strength: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia) nourishes the kidneys, Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus) supports the liver, and Shan Yao (Dioscorea) helps the spleen. Three herbs drain excess: Ze Xie (Alisma) clears kidney turbidity, Mu Dan Pi (Moutan) clears liver heat, and Fu Ling (Poria) removes dampness. This balance of building and draining makes the formula work well.
3. How do I choose among the Di Huang Wan family formulas?
Start by looking at the pattern. Use Liu Wei for simple kidney yin deficiency. Use Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan when yin deficiency creates strong fire—you'll see more heat signs and heavier night sweats. Use Qi Ju Di Huang Wan for liver-kidney deficiency that affects the eyes. Use Mai Wei Di Huang Wan for lung-kidney yin deficiency with dry respiratory symptoms. Use Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan for kidney yang deficiency—this shows cold signs, not heat.
4. Is Liu Wei Di Huang Wan safe for long-term use?
Building yin usually takes time, so longer use is common. The formula's design—"three tonifying, three draining" —helps prevent stagnation that can happen with pure tonifying. This makes it suitable for ongoing use. Check in with patients regularly and adjust if you see slow digestion or dampness signs developing.