Generally, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is not recommended for long-term use.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is made of six flavors of Di Huang Wan with the addition of Zhi Mu and Huang Bai. In the formula, the Prepared Earth nourishes the kidney yin, Cornus officinalis nourishes the liver and kidneys, Chinese yam nourishes the spleen and kidneys, Huang Bai diarrheal and firms the yin, Zhi Mu clears the upper part of the body and nourishes the lower part of the body, Ze Xie diarrheal diarrhea helps to relieve the heat and drain away the water, Dampy disperses the liver fire and Poria strengthens the spleen and helps to relieve the dampness.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is mainly used for treating dry mouth and sore throat, hot flashes (a burst of fever), night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep and stopping after waking up), seminal emission and premature ejaculation, and short and yellowish urine caused by yin deficiency and fire exuberance (deficiency of yin essence and hyperactivity of deficiency fire in the body). Adverse effects and contraindications of Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan are not clear.
As this formula contains bitter and cold fire-reducing medicines (Cyperus rotundus, Dampy, etc.), overdose and prolonged use of this medicine will easily injure yang qi, so long-term use is not recommended. Note that the course of treatment depends on the patient and the disease, do not take medication without authorization, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions.