Night sweats, currently taking Huang Qi Granules, would like to understand the suitability of Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan and TCM treatment methods.
Disease description:
Recently, night sweats have frequently occurred, while there is no significant discomfort during the daytime. The patient is currently taking Huang Qi Granules, but the effect has not been obvious. He would like to further understand whether Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is suitable for his condition and seeks a more comprehensive treatment plan in traditional Chinese medicine.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Night sweats typically present as sweating during sleep that stops upon waking, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as irritability, dry mouth, and heat sensations in the palms and soles. Huangqi Granules primarily function to replenish qi and strengthen the body's defensive barrier, offering some benefit for night sweats caused by qi deficiency. However, their effectiveness is limited for night sweats resulting from yin deficiency with fire hyperactivity.
Before using Zhibai Dihuang Pills, patients are advised to seek diagnosis at a正规 hospital. Additionally, therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and cupping may be used to address night sweats occurring at night. Acupuncture helps regulate yin and yang and unblock the meridians, massage can promote qi and blood circulation and relieve muscle tension, and cupping helps remove dampness from the body and regulate qi and blood.
It is also important to pay attention to dietary regulation in daily life—limit consumption of spicy and irritating foods, and eat more nourishing and moisturizing foods such as lily bulbs, white fungus, and wolfberries.
