Gui Shao Di Huang Wan

Modified Rehmannia Formula with Peony

Nourish Kidney Yin • Enrich Liver Blood • Regulate Menstruation • Support Fertility

Gui Shao Di Huang Wan is a refined modification of the classic Liu Wei Di Huang Wan designed to more strongly nourish Blood and support reproductive function. By adding Bai Shao and Dang Gui to the foundational Kidney Yin nourishing formula, it creates a more balanced approach for patients presenting with Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency combined with Blood deficiency, dryness, or constrained circulation.

This formula is especially valued in fertility practice because it addresses the deeper constitutional patterns often associated with irregular cycles, diminished ovarian reserve patterns, insufficient nourishment of the uterus, and signs of depleted Yin and Blood.

Unlike formulas that primarily focus on regulating the menstrual cycle or moving stagnation, Gui Shao Di Huang Wan works by rebuilding the foundational resources required for healthy reproductive function. When patients present with dryness, scanty cervical fluid, thin endometrial lining patterns, irregular menstruation, or age-related decline in Yin and Blood, this formula is frequently considered by practitioners.

Beyond fertility, Gui Shao Di Huang Wan has earned a reputation for supporting women through transitional phases of life, including perimenopause and menopause, where declining Yin and Blood may manifest as dryness, heat sensations, and diminished nourishment of the tissues.

Traditional Indications

• Infertility with Kidney/Liver Yin deficiency
• Irregular menstruation
• Scanty menstrual flow
• Dryness and insufficient fluids
• Thin endometrial lining patterns
• Diminished ovarian reserve patterns
• Scanty cervical mucus
• Dry eyes
• Menopausal discomfort
• Threatened miscarriage patterns associated with deficiency
• Fatigue with Yin and Blood deficiency signs

TCM Pattern

Kidney Yin Deficiency with Liver Blood Deficiency

Gui Shao Di Huang Wan nourishes Kidney Yin, enriches Liver Blood, regulates the Chong and Ren vessels, supports uterine nourishment, and helps restore the fluids and Blood needed for healthy reproductive function.

Modern Clinical Applications

Many practitioners reach for Gui Shao Di Huang Wan when supporting patients experiencing:

• Difficulty conceiving with deficiency patterns
• Fertility challenges after long-term hormonal contraceptive use
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Low menstrual volume
• Dryness affecting reproductive tissues
• Scant cervical fluid
• Thin uterine lining patterns
• Diminished ovarian reserve presentations
• Perimenopausal and menopausal dryness
• Dry eyes associated with Liver Yin deficiency
• Pregnancy support when deficiency signs are present

Its unique ability to combine deep Kidney nourishment with Blood enrichment makes it one of the most valuable formulas for constitutional fertility support.

Ingredients

Shu Di Huang — 20%
Bai Shao — 12.5%
Dang Gui — 12.5%
Shan Zhu Yu — 10%
Shan Yao — 10%
Fu Ling — 10%
Ze Xie — 7.5%
Mu Dan Pi — 7.5%

Based on classical ratios and standard modifications

Crafted using our signature Two-Cured Decoction™ process—combining a traditional hot water decoction with a secondary high-proof alcohol extraction—to capture both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble herbal constituents for a full-spectrum tincture.

Practitioner Favorites

Severe Dryness, Post-Menopause & Thin Lining Patterns

50% Gui Shao Di Huang Wan + 50% Yi Guan Jian

Excellent when Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency presents with pronounced dryness, depleted fluids, menopausal symptoms, or insufficient nourishment of reproductive tissues.

Infertility with Insomnia & Anxiety

50% Gui Shao Di Huang Wan + 50% Suan Zao Ren Tang

A favorite combination when fertility concerns are accompanied by restless sleep, emotional tension, anxiety, or Heart Blood deficiency signs.

Single Herb Pairings

For further customization, consider adding:

Gou Qi Zi — for additional Liver Yin and Blood nourishment, especially with dryness, vision concerns, or depleted fluids.

Zhen Zhu Mu or Mu Li — when threatened miscarriage patterns are accompanied by anxiety, restlessness, or difficulty calming the Shen.

Urban Herbs Practitioner Advantage

Every 16 oz amber bottle is designed for fast, customized dispensing in clinical practice. Blend Gui Shao Di Huang Wan with complementary formulas to create individualized prescriptions in minutes—giving your patients the convenience of a liquid tincture while providing your practice with a flexible, space-saving herbal pharmacy.

Double-extracted. Ready to dispense. Built for practitioners.

Why Practitioners Keep Gui Shao Di Huang Wan on the Shelf

Every fertility practitioner eventually encounters the patient who says,

"My cycles are irregular, everything feels dry, and I have been told my body needs more support."

That patient often reflects the deeper deficiency patterns where Gui Shao Di Huang Wan shines.

Its ability to nourish Kidney Yin while enriching Liver Blood makes it especially valuable for patients whose reproductive systems lack the fluids and nourishment required for healthy cycling and conception. Rather than simply regulating symptoms, it focuses on rebuilding the foundational substances that support fertility.

Practitioners frequently reach for Gui Shao Di Huang Wan when treating:

• Women preparing for conception
• Fertility patients with Yin and Blood deficiency
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Low-volume menstruation
• Thin lining presentations
• Dryness and depleted fluids
• Post-pill cycle regulation
• Perimenopausal transitions
• Menopausal dryness
• Constitutional deficiency patterns affecting reproduction

Because Urban Herbs tinctures are designed for blending, Gui Shao Di Huang Wan becomes even more versatile when combined with formulas that calm the Shen, nourish deeper Yin deficiency, or address additional fertility patterns.

For many practitioners, it is the formula they reach for when fertility requires rebuilding the foundation rather than simply regulating the cycle.

One bottle. A timeless solution for nourishing Kidney Yin, enriching Blood, and supporting reproductive vitality.

Practitioner Snapshot

Category

Kidney & Blood Nourishing Formulas

Primary Actions

• Nourishes Kidney Yin
• Enriches Liver Blood
• Supports Reproductive Function
• Regulates Menstruation
• Generates Fluids
• Supports Uterine Nourishment

Best For

• Infertility with deficiency patterns
• Irregular menstruation
• Diminished ovarian reserve patterns
• Thin lining presentations
• Dryness
• Scant cervical fluid
• Menopausal symptoms
• Kidney/Liver Yin deficiency

Pairs Well With

• Yi Guan Jian
• Suan Zao Ren Tang
• Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
• Er Xian Tang
• Gui Pi Tang

Clinical Personality

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kidney Yin Nourishing
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fertility Supporting
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Blood Enriching
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Menstrual Regulating
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Moistening & Fluid Generating

Clinical Pearl

Gui Shao Di Huang Wan is a classic fertility-supportive modification that bridges the worlds of Kidney nourishment and Blood enrichment. Its hallmark indication is the patient who presents with signs of depletion: dryness, irregular cycles, reduced fluids, and insufficient nourishment of the reproductive system.

By combining the deep Yin-supporting foundation of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with the Blood-nourishing and regulating actions of Bai Shao and Dang Gui, this formula offers a more complete approach for patients where fertility concerns are rooted in deficiency. It reminds practitioners that healthy reproduction depends not only on regulation, but on having enough Yin, Blood, and foundational nourishment to sustain the process.