Hello everyone, I am Dr. Wang. Today, let's talk about an unassuming but highly capable old friend in the pharmacy—Qiguli Huangwan pills.

Many people know about it; it's just 十几块钱一盒 and mainly used to regulate "liver and kidney yin deficiency." What is liver and kidney yin deficiency? Simply put, it means there's not enough "water" in our body, a bit "dry." The most common manifestations are dry eyes, blurred vision, dizziness and tinnitus, and sore waist and legs. This is like a field lacking water, and the crops naturally won't grow well. The function of Qiguli Huangwan pills is to water and fertilize this "field," specifically nourishing the yin of the liver and kidneys.

But in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the approach to health issues emphasizes a "holistic view." Sometimes, our physical condition is more complex than just "lack of water." If the problem is complicated, using only Qiju Dihuang Wan might be a bit "underpowered." At this point, smart combinations become particularly important. Below are three approaches to help you use it effectively.

1. Combine with "Shiquan Dabu Wan" — Specifically for those who are "both deficient and fatigued"

Are you like this: Not only do you have dry eyes and aching waist, but you also always feel exhausted, with a sallow complexion lacking luster. After speaking a few words, you feel tired, and slight movement makes you break into a sweat of weakness. You feel palpitations and irregular heartbeat?

From a TCM perspective, this isn't just about Yin deficiency; it's also about Qi and blood deficiency. Yin is the material foundation of our body, while Qi is the energy that drives our activities. Insufficient Qi and blood make a person like a car without oil or electricity, unable to function properly.

At this point, a "two-pronged approach" is needed:

Qiju Dihuang Pills are responsible for laying a strong "foundation," nourishing the yin of the liver and kidneys, and replenishing the body's "water."

Shiquan Dabu Pills act like an "energy refueling station," greatly replenishing qi and blood, and giving the body a "charge" and "fill."

When the two are combined, they not only replenish the fundamental "yin" but also add the acquired "qi and blood." With both the foundation and energy of the body sufficiently strengthened, people naturally become vibrant and energetic.

2. Pair with "Longdan Xiaogang Wan" — Specifically for those who are both "dry and fiery"

There is another group of friends who face an even more challenging situation. They not only have yin deficiency but also an internal "pathogenic fire." Typical symptoms include: irritability, easily getting angry, feeling chest tightness; red and swollen eyes, bitter mouth, and yellow and foul-smelling urine.

This is called liver qi stagnation transforming into fire, mixed with damp-heat. It's like a field that was already lacking water (yin deficiency), but someone then set it on fire. When the fire gets too intense, it "roasts" the little water left, how comfortable can a person be?

The 调理 (regulating) approach here requires "watering while extinguishing fire":

Qiju Dihuang Pills take the lead, nourishing the yin of the liver and kidneys that have been damaged by "liver fire," this is called "strengthening the root."

Longdan Xiegan Pills follow closely, its task is to "extinguish fire" and "remove dampness," clearing the fire of the liver and gallbladder and the dampness and turbidity in the body downward.

One supplements, one clears, treating both the symptom and the root. First extinguish the fire, then replenish the water, only then can the small environment of the body regain its clarity.

3. Pair with "Cinnamon and Prepared Rehmannia Pills" — Especially for those who feel both cold and hot.

Have you ever had such a contradictory experience: the upper body, especially the palms and soles of the feet, feel hot, with restlessness, insomnia, and a tendency to be dry-mouthed and dry-throated; but the lower body, especially the waist and back and feet, are particularly afraid of cold, as if holding ice cubes.

In traditional Chinese medicine, this is a classic case of yin-yang deficiency, with upper heat and lower cold. The fundamental reason is prolonged yin deficiency, where "yin damages yang," causing the body's "little sun" (kidney yang) to also lack energy. When yang is deficient, it cannot warm the entire body, leading to feelings of cold; when yin fluids are also depleted, they cannot suppress the upward flaring of deficient fire, resulting in "feeling hot."

To regulate this complex condition, it requires "dual replenishment of yin and yang":

Qiju Dihuang Pill is responsible for nourishing "yin fluids," bringing down the "excess fire" from the upper body.

Guifuzi Dihuang Pill (which contains two warming herbs, Fu Zi and Cinnamon Bark, in addition to Qiju Dihuang Pill) is responsible for igniting the "fire of the life gate," raising the body's "little sun" back up to warm the lower back, knees, and limbs.

In this way, yin and yang can achieve balance, "water" can temper "fire," and "fire" can warm "water," allowing the body's contradictory state to be fundamentally improved.

Finally, it must be reminded:

In traditional Chinese medicine, the core principle is "diagnosing and treating based on patterns," with a personalized prescription for each individual. The combination approach mentioned above is intended to help you better understand your body, rather than for you to blindly copy it. Everyone's constitution and specific conditions vary greatly. If you are unsure about your condition, the safest approach is still to consult a professional TCM practitioner and use medications under the guidance of a doctor to ensure both safety and effectiveness!