Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黄丸) is suitable for women with yin deficiency and fire exuberance, and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (六味地黄丸) is suitable for women with kidney yin deficiency.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is composed of Zhi Mu, Huang Bai, Chinese yam, Poria, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata, Mudan Pi, Ze Xie Di, Cornus Officinalis, and can be used for the treatment of night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep, but sweating stops after waking up), hot flushes, dry mouth, dry throat, ringing in the ears, and short and reddish urination (small amount of urination, dark yellow in color), etc., which are caused by yin deficiency and exuberant heat.
Adverse reactions and contraindications to the drug are currently uncertain. It should be taken with caution in pregnant women. It is not suitable for patients with deficiency cold syndrome, which is characterized by fear of cold, cold hands and feet, and preference for hot drinks. It should not be taken at the same time with cold and flu medicines. This product should be taken on an empty stomach or before meals with boiled water or lightly salted water.
Liuwei Di Huang Wan is composed of yam, zedoary, poria, mudanpi, ripened dihuang and cornelian cherry, it can treat dizziness, tinnitus, lumbar and knee soreness and weakness, night sweating, hot flashes, and thirstiness caused by kidney yin deficiency, with imprecise adverse reactions and contraindications. Avoid spicy food while taking the medicine. It is not advisable to take cold and flu medicines while taking the medicine.
Women taking the above drugs should be identified by a doctor, and can be taken if they meet their own conditions. Taking medicines need the guidance of a doctor to help.