Does Liuwei Dihuang Wan treat bone spurs?

Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill can only serve as an adjunctive treatment for bone spurs and is not the primary therapeutic approach.

Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill mainly consists of six medicinal ingredients: prepared rehmannia root, cornus fruit, Chinese yam, poria, tree peony bark, and water plantain rhizome. It functions to nourish the kidneys, support liver health, and improve vision. Its primary effects include anti-fatigue activity, immune enhancement, liver protection, improvement of gonadal function, and clearing heat while promoting body fluid production.

Bone spurs are a condition characterized by bony overgrowths that develop due to long-term uneven pressure, wear and tear on bone edges or joint surfaces. This condition is commonly seen in middle-aged and elderly individuals, especially those with degenerative joint diseases.

There are various treatment options for bone spurs, including physical therapy, exercise therapy, local heat application, massage therapy, and appropriate medication. In terms of drug selection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen capsules, are commonly used to relieve pain and inflammation, along with calcium supplements and vitamin D to support bone health.

Therefore, although Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill has health benefits and therapeutic effects, treatment of bone spurs should not rely solely on this medication.