Can Zhibai Dihuang Pills be taken for excessive fire in the heart and liver?
Disease description:
I've been feeling a bitter taste in my mouth and unusually thirsty these days. A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner said it's due to excessive heat in the heart and liver. My dad suggested taking Zhibai Dihuang Pills. May I take them?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
People with excessive fire in the heart and liver are generally not advised to take Zhibai Dihuang Pills. These pills are used to nourish yin and clear heat, primarily intended for individuals with deficiency of yin accompanied by excessive internal heat. Those suffering from excessive fire in the heart and liver may, under a doctor's guidance, take heat-clearing and fire-purging medications such as Longdan Xiegan Pills or Huanglian Shangqing Pills. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods.
