Did you know? Among the many kidney-tonifying and essence-replenishing medicines, there is one miraculous pill called Shengjing Gushen Wan that is dubbed the "king of essence tonics." When it comes out, formulas like Wuzi Yanzong Wan and Shizi Tianjing Wan have to take a back seat, because it not only has those medicines’ kidney-tonifying and essence-replenishing effects, but also tonifies both yin and yang, harmonizes spleen and kidney — truly achieving multiple benefits at once!

First, let’s look at the good ingredients in Shengjing Gushen Wan. It includes a combination of Panax ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis, which forms a foundation similar to the Four-Gentlemen Decoction. Adding Astragalus membranaceus, a master at boosting qi, together they recharge the body’s energy, enabling postnatal nourishment to properly nourish the prenatal essence.

Next, there are familiar herbs such as Plantago seed, Rubus chingii, Schisandra, Cuscuta, and Lycium fruit; combined they form Wuzi Yanzong Wan, specifically used to warm the kidney and consolidate jing, making your kidneys stronger.

Finally, there is a yin-yang dual tonic pairing — Rehmannia preparata and Lycium tonify yin and nourish blood, while Cistanche and Epimedium warm the kidney and support yang. These four herbs together harmonize yin and yang and replenish both essence and blood, filling your body with vitality inside and out.

However, excessive tonification is also problematic; it can readily cause qi stagnation and obstruction and transform yang into heat. Therefore, Shengjing Gushen Wan also includes tangerine peel, Chuanxiong, Qianghuo, and Nardostachys; these four act like a comb for the body, smoothing the body’s yin-yang, qi, and blood to prevent problems from overtonification.

So, if you want to boost your kidneys and energy, you might try this Shengjing Gushen Wan. Of course, everyone’s condition is different, so it’s best to consult a professional physician and follow their advice. After all, health is the most important thing!