Don't Take Liuwei Dihuang Pills for Kidney Tonification; Sharing a Formula That Strengthens Both the Kidney and Spleen, Better Suited for Modern Constitutions
Many people immediately start popping Liuwei Dihuang Pills the moment they feel they have a kidney deficiency. But there is a major misconception here! Liuwei Dihuang Pills are leaning towards the "cold" side in nature. For people with a weak spleen and stomach, taking them is like adding insult to injury for a digestive system that is already "throwing a tantrum." Instead of nourishing the body, it only causes more suffering.
Today, I want to share a "treasure formula" with everyone that can tonify both the spleen and the kidney! TCM often says that the spleen and kidney are like a pair of "good partners"—one governs the innate (congenital) constitution, and the other governs the acquired (postnatal) constitution. The food we eat relies entirely on the spleen and stomach for digestion and absorption to become the body's "nutritional supply," and the "production" of kidney essence cannot happen without these "supplies." To put it simply, only when the spleen and stomach are healthy does the kidney have the "raw materials" to do its "work."
However, many people nowadays suffer from a "cold and weak" spleen and stomach. Why does Liuwei Dihuang Wan seem effective at first but stop working after a while? It’s because the medicine has damaged the spleen and stomach! As the digestive system becomes increasingly "cold," it can no longer "deliver supplies" to the kidneys, creating a vicious cycle between the two.
At this point, a different approach is needed—tonifying the kidneys must go hand-in-hand with strengthening the spleen! The "Hei Dihuang Wan" (Black Rehmannia Pill) I’m introducing today is designed specifically for this purpose. It consists of four medicinal herbs: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra), and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea).
Shu Di Huang is unparalleled at replenishing kidney essence, but consuming too much can easily "weigh down" the spleen and stomach. That’s why it is paired with Gan Jiang and Cang Zhu. Gan Jiang acts like a small furnace, "roasting" away the cold energy in the digestive system; Cang Zhu is an expert at "cleaning up," sweeping away dampness. Together, they maximize the "combat effectiveness" of the spleen and stomach. Wu Wei Zi is even more remarkable—it can "recharge" the five internal organs and acts like a "small lock," firmly securing the kidney essence replenished by the Shu Di Huang. This four-herb combination tonifies the kidneys while strengthening the spleen, tackling the issue from both ends!
If you often have a sallow complexion, a thin physique, feel lethargic in everything you do, suffer from sore loins and weak legs, or experience diarrhea after taking Liuwei Dihuang Wan, you might want to try Hei Dihuang Wan. However, remember: you must first determine if your symptoms match the profile—don't take it blindly
Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment—different symptoms require different formulas to cure the illness. If you have similar conditions, the first step is to look at the tongue coating. Send over a photo of your tongue and your symptoms, and I will provide a free consultation to determine the general direction for your recovery.