What it is
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan is a traditional Chinese Medicine formula designed to tonify kidney-yang. It is used to address symptoms associated with deficiency of this vital energy, promoting warmth and vigour.
Supplement · Hormonal Health
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
This formula works by strengthening the kidney-yang, which in TCM is associated with metabolic processes, reproductive function, and maintaining body warmth. It may influence endocrine pathways and support adrenal function.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address hormonal imbalance, low libido, irregular cycles. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
What is kidney-yang in TCM?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, kidney-yang is considered the source of warmth and metabolic activity in the body, governing reproduction, growth, and fluid metabolism.
Can men and women both use Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan?
Yes, Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan is traditionally used for both men and women to address kidney-yang deficiency, though its specific applications may vary.
How long does it take to see results?
Hormonal shifts and improvements in symptoms related to kidney-yang deficiency typically become noticeable within 4 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for hormonal balance
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About Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan is a hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Kidney-yang tonic formula for warmth and vigour. It is available in tablet form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the endocrine system, thyroid, reproductive system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-12 weeks for hormonal shifts. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for hormonal balance. Kidney-yang tonic formula for warmth and vigour. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 4-12 weeks for hormonal shifts, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address hormonal imbalance, low libido, irregular cycles. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Hormonal Health category, Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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