What is the difference between Qi Ju Di Huang Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan?

The composition and indications of Qi Ju Di Huang Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan are different, and it is recommended to combine them with specific symptoms and take them under the guidance of a doctor. Qi Ju Di Huang Wan has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and nourishing the liver, and is composed of Chinese wolfberry, Cornus officinalis, ripened dihuang, Chinese yam, zedoary, poria, mudanpi and chrysanthemum. It is used for the treatment of tinnitus and deafness, dizziness, fear of bright light, tears in the wind and blurred vision caused by deficiency of yin in the liver and kidney (deficiency of yin fluid in the liver and kidney). Contraindicated for people with cold and fever. Use with caution in special groups. Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan has the efficacy of nourishing yin and lowering fire (nourishing yin essence and lowering fire) and is composed of Zhi Mu, Huang Bai, Shu Di Huang, Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum, Shan Yu, Ze Di Di, Poria, Mudan Pi. It is often used in treating Yin deficiency and fire exuberance (deficiency of Yin essence in the body and the appearance of hyperactivity of deficiency fire) resulting in fever at regular intervals in the afternoon, sweating in sleep, waking up and sweating stops, dryness of the throat and mouth, tinnitus and spermatorrhea, and short urine of dark color. It is not suitable for those with cold spleen and stomach (cold pain in the abdomen, lack of desire for food and drink, scanty stools), those with yang deficiency (fear of cold, cold hands and feet) and pregnant women. Both drugs should be used under medical supervision.