Xuanmai Ganlang Granules and Zhibai Di Huang Wan do not have which one is better, the ingredients are different, efficacy and application are not the same.
Xuanmai Ganlang is mostly used for sore throat caused by yin deficiency and fire (deficiency of yin and essence in the body, and hyperactive fire); Zhibai Di Huang Wan is mostly used for hot flashes (a burst of fever) and night sweating caused by yin deficiency and fire (sweating abnormally after going to sleep, and sweating stops after waking up), and tinnitus caused by spermatorrhea.
1. Different ingredients: Xuanmai Ganjie Granules is composed of Xuanshen, Platycodonopsis, Ophiopogon, Glycyrrhiza; Zhibai Di Huang Wan is composed of Zhi Mu, Chinese yam, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata, Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum (systematic), Cortex Phellodendron Bidentata, Zedoariae, Mudan Pi, and Poria.
2. Differences in efficacy and application: Xuanmai Ganlang Granules have the efficacy of favoring phlegm, clearing heat and nourishing yin. It is mainly used for the symptoms such as floating fire, yin deficiency and fire, dry mouth and nose, sore throat, etc. The adverse reactions and contraindications are still unknown. Its adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear. If the symptoms are not relieved after 3 days of taking the medicine, the patient should go to the hospital for consultation.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan has the efficacy of nourishing yin and lowering fire (nourishing yin essence and lowering fire). It is mainly used for symptoms of yin deficiency and fire exuberance, sore throat and dry mouth, hot flashes and night sweating, short and red urine (small amount of urine, dark yellow color), seminal emission and tinnitus. Its adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear. Avoid indigestible food. Not suitable for patients with cold and fever.
Xuanmai Ganlang Granules and Zhibai Di Huang Pills should be applied under the guidance of a physician’s diagnosis and treatment, and should not be taken on their own, so as not to cause adverse effects on the body.