Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
知柏地黄丸 (Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan)
Source: Yi Fang Kao — Wu Kun (Ming, 1584)
Kidney Yin deficiency with deficiency fireSteaming bone disorderIntense night sweatsAfternoon feverScanty dark urineSeminal emission with heat sensation
Description
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with Zhi Mu and Huang Bai added to clear deficiency fire. Used when Kidney Yin deficiency generates prominent heat signs: steaming bones, intense night sweats, afternoon fever, and scanty dark urine. The added herbs powerfully clear heat from Kidney and drain ministerial fire.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Zhu Yu | 12g | 13.79% | Chen (Deputy) | Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, astringes Essence. |
| Shan Yao | 12g | 13.79% | Chen (Deputy) | Tonifies Spleen Yin and stabilizes Kidney. |
| Zhi Mu | 6g | 6.9% | Chen (Deputy) | Clears deficiency fire from Kidney and Lung, nourishes Yin. |
| Huang Bai | 6g | 6.9% | Chen (Deputy) | Drains ministerial fire, clears Kidney deficiency heat. |
| Ze Xie | 9g | 10.34% | Zuo (Assistant) | Drains dampness and turbidity, prevents stagnation. |
| Mu Dan Pi | 9g | 10.34% | Zuo (Assistant) | Clears deficiency heat and Blood Heat. |
| Fu Ling | 9g | 10.34% | Zuo (Assistant) | Drains Spleen dampness, supports Shan Yao. |
| Shu Di Huang | 24g | 27.59% | Jun (Chief) | Nourishes Kidney Yin and Essence. |
Total weight: 93g
Preparation
Honey or water pills. As decoction: simmer all herbs 30 min, take in 2 doses/day.
Dosage
9g honey pills twice daily with warm water. Reduce if digestive upset.
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Match score combines dosage-weighted composition (cosine, 70%) with shared-herb overlap (Jaccard, 30%).