Proprietary Chinese medicines generally do not act directly to lower blood pressure, but rather to alleviate the symptoms associated with hypertension through symptomatic treatment. Hypertension can be taken if it meets the clinical indications of Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.
When a hypertensive person is diagnosed as having kidney yin deficiency, with symptoms such as aching and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, warmth of the hands and feet, hot flashes and night sweats (sweating abnormally after going to sleep, but sweating stops after waking up), and fatigue, the main focus should be on nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys to clear away the fire in the deficiency, and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan can be taken to regulate the condition.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan can nourish yin and reduce fire, and can be used for symptoms of yin deficiency and fire exuberance, hot flashes (bursts of fever), night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep and stopping after waking up), dry mouth and sore throat, tinnitus, spermatorrhea, and short and red urination (small amount of urination, dark yellow in color).
At present, the adverse reactions and contraindications of this drug are still unclear, and pregnant women should take it with caution. 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. Allergic to the product is prohibited, allergic people should be cautious.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan does not have the effect of directly lowering blood pressure, once diagnosed with hypertension, it is recommended to standardize the use of blood pressure-lowering drugs for treatment, it is not recommended to rely solely on proprietary Chinese medicines for treatment. The specific use of drugs need to consult a professional physician’s advice.