What it is
You Gui Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine formula designed to tonify kidney yang. It is available in tablet form and is used to support hormonal balance.
Supplement · Hormonal Health
You Gui Wan
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
low-libidoirregular-menstrual-cyclespoor-circulation kidneyadrenal glandthyroid gland
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How it works
This formula primarily targets the endocrine system, aiming to restore the balance of kidney yang, which in TCM is associated with reproductive function and overall vitality. Effects on hormonal shifts are typically observed within 4-12 weeks of consistent use.
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 the primary action of You Gui Wan?
You Gui Wan is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to tonify kidney yang, which is believed to be crucial for reproductive function and vitality.
How long does it take to see effects?
Hormonal shifts and noticeable effects typically become measurable within 4 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can I take this with other supplements?
You Gui Wan can be layered into a broader protocol, but consult with a healthcare provider to ensure compatibility with other supplements or medications.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for hormonal balance
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About You Gui Wan
You Gui Wan is a hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Restore-the-right-kidney yang tonic formula. 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. You Gui 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
You Gui Wan carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for hormonal balance. Restore-the-right-kidney yang tonic formula. 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, You Gui 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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