Can Liuwei Dihuang Pills be taken before meals?

We are all familiar with Liuwei Dihuang Pills. Many people regard Liuwei Dihuang Pills as a miracle kidney-tonifying medicine. Liuwei Dihuang Pills do have therapeutic effects on kidney yin deficiency, but they are not suitable for kidney yang deficiency. Moreover, when taking Liuwei Dihuang Pills, you should pay attention to the best time to take them. If you want to maximize the effectiveness of Liuwei Dihuang Pills, you must pay attention to the time of taking them. So, when is the best time to take Liuwei Dihuang Pills?

Liuwei Dihuang Pills are mainly composed of six Chinese medicinal herbs: Rehmannia root, Cornus officinalis, Paeonia suffruticosa, Dioscorea batatas, Poria cocos, and Alisma orientalis, and are made into pills with honey. Its main effect is to nourish yin and tonify the kidney, and it is easy to take. It is mostly used for symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, soreness of waist and knees, bone steaming, hot flashes, night sweats and spermatorrhea caused by kidney yin deficiency.

Modern medical research shows that Liuwei Dihuang Pills also have the effects of enhancing immunity, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-hypothermia, hypoxia resistance, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar, improving kidney function, promoting metabolism and having a strong strengthening effect. According to statistics, Liuwei Dihuang Pills are used to treat 137 diseases reported in various literatures.

It is most commonly used to treat sub-health conditions, improve immunity, and delay aging, so many people take it as a health care product for a long time. At the same time, as a therapeutic drug, it has also achieved good results in the treatment and auxiliary treatment of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and menopausal syndrome.

Liuwei Dihuang Pills are mainly used to treat kidney yin deficiency

Many young and middle-aged people regard "Liuwei Dihuang Pills" as a "secret recipe for kidney tonification" and take it for a long time, but they feel that the more they take it, the weaker they become and some of their original symptoms become more and more serious; some people even develop gastrointestinal discomfort.

Gao Ronglin, director of the Comprehensive Department of Guang'anmen Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, believes that Liuwei Dihuang Pills cannot be "taken blindly" because it has very clear indications and needs to be adjusted and matched according to the different physical conditions of different people in order to achieve the best effect.

Liuwei Dihuang Pills is a representative prescription for nourishing kidney yin among traditional Chinese medicine tonics. Its main indication is kidney yin deficiency. However, it is not suitable for cases of kidney yang deficiency.

Modern people, especially young men, are very likely to develop endogenous dampness and heat due to factors such as smoking, drinking, addiction to spicy and irritating food and irregular lifestyle. "Dampness traps the spleen". In this case, Liuwei Dihuang Pills will not only not work, but will be harmful to the body. Because Liuwei Dihuang Pills is a yin-tonifying medicine, there are many yin-rich medicines in the formula, which will hinder digestion after taking it.

Xue Ji, a famous doctor in the Ming Dynasty, was best at kidney tonification. He advocated using Liuwei Dihuang Pills for kidney yin deficiency, and Bawei Dihuang Pills for kidney yang deficiency.

It is also common in clinical practice to see patients suffering from low back pain asking if they can take Liuwei Dihuang Pills. From the perspective of Western medicine, the occurrence of symptoms such as low back pain does not necessarily mean kidney deficiency. It may be related to lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle strain, urinary stones, etc. If blindly treated without clarifying the cause, it may delay the disease and miss the best time for treatment.

The best time to take Liuwei Dihuang Pills

It is best to take Liuwei Dihuang Pills 30-60 minutes before meals so that the drug ingredients can directly come into contact with the gastric mucosa and avoid being diluted by food in the stomach and affecting the efficacy. Moreover, since Liuwei Dihuang Pills are a medicine for nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, it is best not to eat hot and spicy foods such as chili peppers and peppercorns while taking the medicine. A light diet will help improve the efficacy of the medicine.

In addition, the dosage, frequency, and time of taking Liuwei Dihuang Pills should also vary depending on factors such as the disease condition, age, and physical condition. Generally speaking, it is best to take it as directed by your doctor. Most patients with chronic diseases take the medicine twice a day for several months.

It is worth noting that since Liuwei Dihuang Pills is a tonic medicine, long-term use will affect the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach. If symptoms such as greasy tongue coating, excessive saliva and phlegm, loss of appetite, and loose stools occur, the medication should be temporarily stopped.

For patients who often experience symptoms such as weakness in the waist and knees, fatigue, etc., taking Liuwei Dihuang Pills is generally effective. However, it is not suitable for those with kidney yang deficiency, otherwise it will be counterproductive and aggravate the condition. People who are overweight should not take it casually. Therefore, it is recommended that you first find out the cause of your physical discomfort and then seek treatment.