Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan

Zhi Bai di Huang wan is often prescribed to menopausal women who are suffering from hot flashes and night sweats. It also contains herbs that help dispel heat and dampness such as Rhizoma Alismatis which according to traditional use may reduce edema and swelling as well. The ingredients in Zhi Bai di Huang wan address conditions associated with insufficient liver and kidney Yin. This formula may also be recommended to someone who has been frightened and who is emotionally reactive. Further they may be suffering from insomnia and irritability.

Zhi Bai di Huang wan may be beneficial for a diminished libido as well and urinary infections and chronic sore throats. A few of the nourishing and beneficial herbs used in this formula specifically address the issues of excessive heat and inflammation. For instance, Rhizoma Alismatis helps rid the body of excessive dampness according to tradition. It also reduces water retention that plagues menopausal women. Used with Poria in this formula, it will help abdominal distention and treat spleen deficiency in the process.

Cortex Moutan Radicis is another key component in Zhi Bai di Huang wan that acts on the liver and heart channels as well. It is beneficial for circulation and according to traditional uses will relieve blood stasis. It may also reduce skin eruptions and inflammation. Used in conjunction with the other herbs in Zhi Bai Huang wan, may help menopausal women who are suffering from bloating, discomfort and lower back pain. Cortex Moutan Radicus should be used with caution by pregnant women.

Radix Rehmanniae is known in traditional Chinese medicine as nourishing the blood and may be quite beneficial for helping the body eliminate toxins. This herb may also be useful to eliminate constipation and to help keep the bowels clear and working as they should. When there is a deficiency of Yin, Radix Rehmanniae may help regulate temperature in part by dispelling excess heat, but also because it also generates moisture and keeps fluids flowing smoothly to regulate body temperature.

Zhi Bai Di Huang is also used to treat other conditions that are a result of insufficient liver and kidney Yin. For example, it may be recommended for someone with psoriasis and eczema. Used with Phellodendron bark and Poria it dispels inflammation and nourishes Yin.

By: Jingyu bai

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