Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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知柏地黄丸 · Zhī Bǎi Dì Huáng Wán
A modification of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with Zhi Mu and Huang Bai added to clear Empty Fire generated by Kidney Yin deficiency. Classic for night sweats, tidal fever, five-heart heat and menopausal hot flushes.
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- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Kidney Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish Yin, clear deficiency Heat
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish Kidney Yin and clear deficiency Fire (Empty Heat)
- Classical Source
- Yi Zong Jin Jian / Investigation of Medical Formulas (Ming dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A modification of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with Zhi Mu and Huang Bai added to clear Empty Fire generated by Kidney Yin deficiency. Classic for night sweats, tidal fever, five-heart heat and menopausal hot flushes.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when Yin deficiency has given rise to prominent Empty Fire — night sweats, five-heart hotness, tidal fever — adding heat-clearing action to the plain Yin-tonifying base of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, whereas Qi Ju Di Huang Wan instead directs the same base towards the eyes.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Qi Ju Di Huang Wan | Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish Yin, clear deficiency Heat | Nourish Kidney Yin | Nourish Liver-Kidney Yin, brighten the eyes | Calm Liver Yang, extinguish internal wind, clear heat |
| Formula Category | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Liver-Wind Extinguishing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Kidney Yin Deficiency | Liver Fire |
| Main Conditions | Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats ·Fatigue & Low Energy | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Eye Dryness ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats | Headache ·Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Anxiety Restlessness |
| Main Herbs | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Gastrodia Rhizome ·Uncaria Stem with Hooks ·Abalone Shell ·Gardenia Fruit ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap |
| Classical Source | Yi Zong Jin Jian / Investigation of Medical Formulas (Ming dynasty) | Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue (Qian Yi, Song dynasty) / later popularised | Derived from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Yi Fang Ji Jie / later traditional sources) | Zhong Yi Nei Ke Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi (Hu Guangci, 1958) |
Clinical Perspective
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan addresses Yin deficiency with prominent Empty Fire. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is the pure Yin tonic base. Qi Ju Di Huang Wan adds eye-benefiting herbs. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin and Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang target rising Yang/Wind rather than pure deficiency Heat.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.