The Efficacy and Function of Zhibai Dihuang Pills

Zhibai Dihuang Pills: Functions and Applications: 1. **Nourish Yin and Clear Heat:** Anemarrhena (Zhi Mu) and Phellodendron (Huang Bai) are key components of the formula. They effectively clear internal heat and fire, helping to relieve symptoms such as dry mouth, sore throat, and five-palm heat caused by excessive internal heat. 2. **Nourish the Liver and Kidneys:** Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang) tonifies the kidneys and enriches essence, while Cornus (Shan Zhu Yu) and Chinese Yam (Shan Yao) benefit the liver and spleen. Together, these ingredients act on both the liver and kidneys to improve symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, and weakness or soreness of the lower back and knees caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys. 3. **Promote Diuresis and Resolve Dampness:** Alisma (Ze Xie) promotes urination and eliminates dampness, aiding in the removal of toxins and improving symptoms such as dark or reddish urine and frequent nighttime urination caused by downward accumulation of damp-heat. 4. **Regulate Empty-Heat:** Zhibai Dihuang Pills also help regulate symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and irritability in menopausal women or individuals suffering from yin deficiency of the kidneys.