The Effects and Benefits of Zhibai Dihuang Pills

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My husband is 40 years old this year. Yesterday he went to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats, and the doctor prescribed Zhibai Dihuang Wan for him. May I ask what are the functions and benefits of Zhibai Dihuang Wan?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Zhibai Dihuang Pills are a classic traditional Chinese medicine, and their functions and benefits mainly include the following: 1. **Nourishing Yin and Reducing Fire**: Anemarrhena (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae) and Phellodendron (Cortex Phellodendri) are herbs that clear heat and dry dampness. They help eliminate internal deficiency fire and are suitable for symptoms caused by Yin deficiency with Fire hyperactivity, such as dry mouth and throat, five-palm heat (five centers烦热), night sweats, and irritability. 2. **Nourishing Kidney Yin**: The herbs in Liwei Dihuang Pills, such as Prepared Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa), have the effect of nourishing Kidney Yin. They can improve symptoms caused by Kidney Yin deficiency, such as soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, dizziness, and tinnitus. 3. **Regulating Endocrine Function**: For menstrual disorders, premature ejaculation, or spermatorrhea caused by Kidney Yin deficiency, Zhibai Dihuang Pills can exert a certain regulatory effect. 4. **Relieving Frequent and Urgent Urination**: The pill can alleviate symptoms such as frequent nocturnal urination and dark, scanty urine caused by Kidney Yin deficiency. 5. **Alleviating Menopausal Symptoms**: For discomforts such as hot flashes and irritability during female menopause, Zhibai Dihuang Pills can help balance hormone levels in the body and reduce symptom severity.