Can Liuwei Dihuang Pills be taken for a long time?

Whether Liuwei Dihuang Wan can be taken for a long time depends on the individual's specific condition and the advice of a physician. Liuwei Dihuang Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation composed of ingredients such as prepared rehmannia root, cornus fruit (steamed with wine), tree peony bark, and Chinese yam. It has various therapeutic effects, including nourishing blood and calming the mind, replenishing kidney yang, and delaying aging. It can help alleviate symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees caused by kidney yin deficiency. Any medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and Liuwei Dihuang Wan is no exception. For individuals with kidney yin deficiency, Liuwei Dihuang Wan may be used as a long-term regulating medication. However, long-term and excessive use of Liuwei Dihuang Wan may place a certain burden on the liver and kidneys, as medications are ultimately metabolized through these organs. Additionally, possible side effects include diarrhea, indigestion, malnutrition, and in some cases, the symptoms of kidney deficiency may even worsen.