Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan (Jia Wei Shen Qi Wan) Capsules
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan, also known as Jia Wei Shen Qi Wan or Kidney Qi Pill from Formulas to Aid the Living, is a classical Chinese herbal formula that warms Kidney Yang, strengthens Qi to transform Water, promotes urination, and reduces edema. Bio Essence Health Science offers this traditional formula in convenient capsule form. According to the manufacturer, this formula functions as a Kidney tonic similar to Ba Wei Di Huang Wan but with stronger diuretic action.
TCM Formula Profile
Chinese Name:
Pinyin Name: Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan
English Name: Kidney Qi Pill from "Formulas to Aid the Living"
Also Known As: Jia Wei Shen Qi Wan | Life Saver Kidney Qi Pills | Rehmannia Ten Formula
Formula Actions
- Warms Yang
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Aids water transformation
- Promotes urination
- Reduces edema
Tongue: Pale and swollen with teethmarks; coat: white and slippery
Pulse: Deep and wiry
Herb Actions
| Pharmaceutical Latin | Pin Yin | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata | Shu Di Huang | Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow. With Shan Zhu Yu, nourishes Kidney Yin and secures Jing, while restraining urination and sweating. With Rou Gui, for Kidney Yang Deficiency. |
| Fr. Corni | Shan Zhu Yu | Stabilizes the Kidneys and astringes Jing and Body Fluids, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and strengthens Kidney Yang. With Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao, for urinary frequency (day or night), dizziness, tinnitus and lower back pain due to Kidney Deficiency. With Shan Yao, tonifies the Liver and benefits the Spleen. |
| Rx. Dioscoreae | Shan Yao | Tonifies the Kidneys and astringes Jing. With Shu Di Huang and Shan Zhu Yu, for Kidney Deficiency with spermatorrhea, dizziness, tinnitus, lower back pain, impotence and night sweats. |
| Poria | Fu Ling | Strengthens the Spleen, promotes urination and resolves Dampness. With Ze Xie, facilitates the removal of water and leaches out Dampness to treat stagnant water and Dampness leading to edema, jaundice, diarrhea, Milky Lin, and scanty, difficult urination with abdominal distention. With Che Qian Zi, for Lin Syndrome, especially Milky Lin. |
| Cx. Moutan | Mu Dan Pi | Clears Heat and Deficiency Fire. |
| Rz. Alismatis | Ze Xie | Promotes urination and prevents Kidney Fire as a result of tonification. With Fu Ling and Mu Dan Pi, regulates the Kidneys, Liver and Spleen, drains and tonifies. With Fu Ling, promotes urination, strengthens the Spleen and drains Dampness. |
| Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae | Huai Niu Xi | Promotes urination, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and treats dysuria. With Che Qian Zi, for Kidney Deficiency edema. |
| Sm. Plantaginis | Che Qian Zi | Promotes urination. With Ze Xie, for Lin Syndrome, edema and distention. With Huai Niu Xi, for Kidney Deficiency edema. |
| Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata | Fu Zi (Baked) | Tonifies Kidney Yang, warms the Ming Men, disperses Cold and dispels Dampness. With Rou Gui and Shu Di Huang, for Kidney Yang Deficiency with diminishing of Ming Men Fire. With Fu Ling, for lower body edema and dysuria. |
| Cx. Cinnamomi | Rou Gui | Warms the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, strengthens the Ming Men and disperses Cold. With Fu Zi, for Kidney Yang Deficiency. |
Similar Classical Formulas
| Formula | Shared Focus | Key Difference | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan (This Formula) |
Warms Kidney Yang; tonifies Kidney Yin; promotes urination; reduces edema | Includes Che Qian Zi and Huai Niu Xi for stronger diuretic action | Kidney Yang Deficiency with pronounced Water Flooding and edema |
|
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan (Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan) |
Warms Kidney Yang; tonifies Kidney Yin | Lacks the additional diuretic herbs (Che Qian Zi and Niu Xi); milder diuretic action overall | Kidney Yang Deficiency without significant water accumulation or edema |
| Zhen Wu Tang | Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water Flooding; edema; shared use of Fu Zi and Fu Ling | No Yin-nourishing base (Liu Wei Di Huang family); focuses narrowly on warming Yang and resolving water | Kidney Yang Deficiency with water accumulation where Yin tonification is not required |
| Wu Ling San | Promotes urination; resolves water accumulation; addresses Lin Syndrome patterns | Does not address Kidney Yang Deficiency; no tonifying base; targets excess-type rather than deficiency-type water accumulation | Excess-type water accumulation and urinary difficulty without underlying deficiency |
