Can Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills treat spleen deficiency and kidney deficiency?
Disease description:
Recently, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner who told me I have spleen deficiency and some degree of kidney deficiency. I have Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills at home—can this medicine treat spleen and kidney deficiency?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao Wan is generally not very effective for treating spleen deficiency or kidney deficiency, as it primarily functions to soothe the liver, relieve depression, clear heat, and regulate menstruation. Spleen deficiency and kidney deficiency are two distinct conditions requiring different treatment approaches. For spleen deficiency, it is advisable in daily life to consume more spleen-strengthening foods such as Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and millet. In cases of more severe symptoms, medications such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan or Ren Shen Jian Pi Wan may be taken under medical guidance. Kidney deficiency requires differentiation between kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency based on specific symptoms, followed by targeted调理 (regulation and treatment).
