Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan or Eight Flavor Rehmannia Teapills is a much cooler version of the original formula Liu Wei Di Huang Wan [Six Flavor Pill]. Both formulas were designed to tonify and replenish the Yin and Blood aspect of your Kidneys. Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan has had added to its formulation the addition of Zhi Mu and Huang Bai, two very cold herbs, to help bring down and balance deficiency Fire [Heat] patterns.
There are many patterns that may appear with Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency Fire requiring the use of Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. Some of these manifestations may show as: constipation due to dryness, insomnia, slow healing wounds, dry/red/flaky/itchy skin, hip/knee/ankle pain, heat in the palms/feet/chest, night sweats, low grade fevers, frequent urination [multiple times at night], urinary tract infection, restlessness/anxiety/irritability, internal or external chronic infections, ringing of the ears, joint pain due to inflammation, weak eyesight, pre-mature ejaculation, increased thirst, dry-mouth and sore throat, hot flashes, heartburn, increased feeling of fear and vivid or nightmarish dreaming.
This formula focuses on strengthening the water receiving aspect of your Kidneys and general moistening of other Yin organs such as the Lungs and Stomach essential to a healthy regulatory system within your body. If you have a weak or sluggish digestion you may need to also take a formula such as The Six Gentlemen or Central Chi Teapills to assist this formula.
Please note, this product page is for the ECONOMY SIZE bottle of Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, also known as Eight Flavor Rehmannia Teapills, which contains five times the amount of teapills of the regular size bottle. If you use a lot of this formula, you can save almost 24% (when compared to the purchasing of five bottles of the regular size)! To purchase the regular size bottle of 200 teapills per bottle, please visit this link: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan or Eight Flavor Rehmannia Teapills-REGULAR SIZE
Possible Eastern Presentations
Chinese Medicine pulse diagnostic may present as: small, rapid, thready, rear position may be forceful
Chinese Medicine tongue diagnostic
may present as: red, stripped
Possible Western Applications
Eight Flavor Rehmannia Teapills-ECONOMY SIZE may assist with biomedical problems such as: menopausal syndrome, menopausal hot flashes, vaginal dryness or irritation, chronic vaginitis, vulvitis, chronic urethritis, chronic urinary tract infection, interstitial cystitis, chronic nephritis, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, hematuria, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, sexual dysfunction, low libido, hyperviscosity of sperm, chronic tonsillitis, gingivitis, diabetes, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, neurasthenia, useful in moderating the long-term effects of steroid or thyroid hormone replacement therapy which may damage the Yin
Cautions, Contraindications & Usage
Contraindicated for cases without upflaring fire due to yin deficiency. Contraindicated during the early stages of acute illness such as cold and flu, or during an acute infection. Use with caution in Spleen deficient patients with a tendency to loose stools, diarrhea, poor appetite or chronic digestive weakness.
Administer half an hour before or one hour after eating. In severe cases or in the initial phases of treatment, dosage may be increased to 8-12 pills 3 times per day, then reduced to a maintenance dose as the treatment takes effect. May be used long-term for several weeks to several months. May be used over the course of several years. For weakened digestion with a tendency to dampness or phlegm, it may be administered with Bao He San/Wan or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi San/Wan.
Rehmannia glutinosa root-prep, Cornus officinalis fruit, Dioscorea opposita rhizome, Alisma plantago aquatica rhizome, Paeonia suffruticosa root-bark, Poria cocos fungus, Phellodendron amurense bark, Anemarrhena asphodeloides rhizome. - Shu di huang, Shan zhu yu, Shan yao, Ze xie, Mu dan pi, Fu ling, Huang bai, Zhi mu
200 Teapills per bottle. Standard dosage: 8 pills, 3 times per day.
