Can Mai Wei Di Huang Wan cure constipation?

Mai Wei Di Huang Wan can treat constipation, but it is mainly used to treat constipation caused by kidney yin deficiency. The main ingredients of Mai Wei Di Huang Wan are maitong, shengdi, schizandra, poria, white peony, Chinese yam, etc. It is mainly used to treat kidney yin insufficiency, fire flickering of the lungs, wheezing, coughing and laboring heat. Mai Wei Di Huang Wan is effective in treating constipation caused by kidney yin deficiency, but not necessarily effective in constipation caused by other factors. For patients with constipation, it is recommended that diet, exercise and medication to comprehensive management, dietary intake of high fiber content of vegetables and fruits, can increase the volume of stool, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote the discharge of stool, pay attention to drink more water, appropriate exercise, but also can be added with the use of probiotics for comprehensive management of defecation.