Today, I want to talk to you about a commonly used Chinese patent medicine: Zhibai Dihuang Wan. It is excellent at nourishing Yin and clearing fire, and is frequently used for symptoms caused by Yin deficiency and excessive fire, such as night sweats, dry mouth and thirst that isn't relieved by drinking water, and scanty urination. Many people only know how to use it on its own, but in fact, clever pairings can significantly enhance its effects. Below, I will teach you three practical ways to combine it.

First, let's talk about pairing it with Tianwang Buxin Dan. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, when Kidney Yin is depleted, it easily affects Heart Yin, leading to a deficiency there as well. When Heart Yin is insufficient, deficiency fire disturbs the Heart. While Zhibai Dihuang Wan primarily nourishes Yin and clears Kidney fire, Tianwang Buxin Dan excels at nourishing Yin, enriching the blood, and calming the mind. Combining these two medicines works exceptionally well for regulating issues like insomnia, irritability, palpitations, and heat in the palms and soles caused by Yin deficiency and excessive fire. For those who stay up late long-term or are under high pressure and experience dizziness or tinnitus, this combination can better nourish the Yin of both the Heart and Kidney, lower deficiency fire, and bring peace to the mind.

Next, let's talk about pairing it with Ermiao Wan. Ermiao Wan consists of two herbs, Atractylodes (Cangzhu) and Phellodendron (Huangbai), focusing on clearing heat and drying dampness. Some men experience dampness in the lower jiao, while women may have thick yellow vaginal discharge or itching; if these symptoms occur, you can try combining Zhibai Dihuang Wan with Ermiao Wan. Zhibai Dihuang Wan nourishes yin and lowers fire, while Ermiao Wan clears heat and promotes diuresis of dampness. One treats the root cause and the other treats the symptoms—addressing both simultaneously can effectively resolve the issue of Yin deficiency with exuberant fire complicated by damp-heat.

Finally, let's discuss pairing it with Qiju Dihuang Wan. While Zhibai Dihuang Wan primarily nourishes yin and lowers fire, Qiju Dihuang Wan adds the functions of nourishing the liver and improving vision on the basis of nourishing kidney yin. If liver and kidney yin deficiency is prominent, symptoms such as night sweats, dry mouth and throat, along with eye discomforts like dryness and blurred vision, may occur. In such cases, this combination is quite suitable, as it nourishes the yin of the liver and kidneys, lowering deficiency fire while improving eye discomfort.

Everyone, medication must be used under the guidance of a doctor; do not mix and match on your own. I hope these pairing methods discussed today are helpful to you.