Liuwei Dihuang Wan: Functions, Effects, and Target Population

Liuwei Dihuang Wan is a classic traditional Chinese medicine primarily used for nourishing yin and replenishing kidney function. It is indicated for symptoms caused by kidney yin deficiency. 1. Functions and Effects: Nourishes yin and reduces fire: Alleviates symptoms such as tidal fever, night sweats, five-palm heat, dry mouth, and throat discomfort caused by kidney yin deficiency. Tonifies the kidney and enriches essence: Helps improve conditions such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, premature ejaculation, and nocturnal emission due to kidney yin insufficiency. Nourishes yin and promotes body fluid production: Provides nourishing effects for symptoms such as thirst and frequent urination. 2. Target Population: Individuals with kidney yin deficiency constitution: Commonly表现为 (manifested as) excessive night sweating, heat in the palms and soles, insomnia with vivid dreams, and declining memory. Middle-aged and elderly individuals: With advancing age, natural decline in kidney function may lead to the aforementioned symptoms of kidney yin deficiency. Hypertensive patients: Some cases of hypertension are associated with kidney yin deficiency; Liuwei Dihuang Wan can be used as an adjunctive调理 (regulating) treatment. Physically weak individuals and those in post-illness recovery phase: Those needing physical restoration, especially individuals recovering from surgery or major illness.