Everyone knows that "Liuwei Dihuang Pill" is a traditional Chinese medicine for tonifying the kidneys, but there are three types of people who should not take Liuwei Dihuang Pill:
The first type is those who do not have obvious symptoms of kidney yin deficiency: Kidney yin deficiency is characterized by soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, restlessness, dizziness, and tinnitus. Although Liuwei Dihuang Pill has a kidney-tonifying effect, even if healthy individuals take it for a short period of time, there will not be any side effects. However, long-term use may lead to bloating, loose stools, and loss of appetite.
The second type is those who have obvious kidney yang deficiency: Kidney yang deficiency is often manifested as pale complexion, sore and cold lower back and knees, weak constitution, and aversion to cold. Many patients with erectile dysfunction mistakenly believe that it is caused by kidney deficiency, so they take Liuwei Dihuang Pill without proper guidance. However, this often backfires because kidney function and sexual function are not directly related.
The third type is those who have kidney yin deficiency but poor spleen and stomach function: Although Liuwei Dihuang Pill is mainly aimed at nourishing yin, there are many nourishing yin herbs in the formula. People with poor stomach function may hinder their digestion after taking it. Therefore, even if you have kidney yin deficiency, if you have poor spleen and stomach function, it is not recommended to take the pill.
