There is a difference in the composition, main treatment and efficacy between Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.
1. Composition: Six-flavored Dihuang Pill is composed of Chinese yam, mudanpi, zedoary, cornelian cherry, ripened rhizome, and poria, while Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is based on Six-flavored Dihuang Pill with Zhi Mu and Huang Bai.
2. Efficacy: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, while Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan has the effect of nourishing yin of the kidneys and strengthening the effect of clearing deficiency heat and nourishing yin.
3. Indications: Six-flavored Di Huang Pill can be used for the treatment of dizziness and tinnitus, lumbar and knee soreness and weakness, spermatorrhea and night sweating caused by kidney yin deficiency, and Zhi Bai Di Huang Pill can be used for the treatment of hot flashes and night sweating caused by yin deficiency and fire exuberance, dry mouth and sore throat, urinary shortness and redness (small amount of urination, dark yellow in color), tinnitus and spermatorrhea and other conditions.
The contraindications and adverse reactions of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan are not clear, the above drugs need to be used correctly under the guidance of a medical professional.