What is the composition of the Wuzi Yanzong Pill formula?
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Wuzi Yanzong Pills are typically composed of five medicinal ingredients: Lycium barbarum (wolfberry), Cuscuta chinensis (dodder), Rubus idaeus (raspberry), Schisandra chinensis (five-flavor fruit), and Plantago asiatica (plantain seed). In daily life, Wuzi Yanzong Pills have demonstrated effective therapeutic outcomes in treating conditions such as kidney deficiency and depletion of essence. However, it should be noted that patients undergoing treatment should avoid sexual activity, and individuals with cold symptoms or fever should not take this medication.
Generally, Wu Zi Yan Zong Pills are usually composed of five medicinal ingredients: Lycium barbarum (wolfberry), Cuscuta chinensis (dodder seed), Rubus idaeus (raspberry), Schisandra chinensis (five-flavor fruit), and Plantago asiatica (plantain seed). The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Lycium barbarum (Wolfberry)
Lycium barbarum contains abundant components such as lycium polysaccharides and carotenoids. It primarily nourishes the liver and kidneys and also has functions such as immune regulation and antioxidation. Consuming an appropriate amount of wolfberry can enhance immunity, delay aging, and nourish the liver and kidneys.
2. Cuscuta chinensis (Dodder Seed)
Cuscuta chinensis contains flavonoid compounds such as quercetin and kaempferol. These flavonoids have estrogen-like effects, regulating the human endocrine system and playing an important role in nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence. Additionally, it can tonify yang and nourish yin, effectively regulating conditions of both kidney yin and yang deficiency.
3. Rubus idaeus (Raspberry)
Raspberry contains rich organic acids, sugars, vitamin C, and other nutrients. It benefits the kidneys, consolidates essence, reduces urination, nourishes the liver, and improves vision. The organic acids promote gastric juice secretion, aid digestion, and help alleviate symptoms such as nocturnal emission and frequent urination.
4. Schisandra chinensis (Five-Flavor Fruit)
Schisandra chinensis is rich in lignan components such as schisandrin and deoxy-schisandrin. It calms the mind, benefits the kidneys, nourishes qi, and promotes the production of body fluids. Moreover, these components have a bidirectional regulatory effect on the central nervous system, capable of both stimulating the central nervous system to improve intellectual activity and calming the nerves, effectively treating symptoms such as insomnia and palpitations caused by disharmony between heart and kidney.
5. Plantago asiatica (Plantain Seed)
Plantago asiatica contains components such as mucilage, succinic acid, and adenine. It primarily clears heat, promotes urination, removes dampness, and stops diarrhea. Additionally, the mucilage lubricates the intestines, helping to relieve constipation. Its dampness-resolving and antidiarrheal effects are also beneficial for diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency with excessive dampness.
In daily life, Wu Zi Yan Zong Pills are effective for treating conditions such as kidney deficiency and essence deficiency. However, patients should avoid sexual activity during treatment, and those with colds or fever should not take this medication.
