Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan Teapills – Plum Flower
Eight Flavor Rehmannia Pills with Anemarrhena & Phellodendron | 200 Teapills | Ready to Use
Feeling overheated at night, waking with night sweats, experiencing a dry mouth or throat, or feeling restless despite being tired? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these signs may sometimes occur together as part of a pattern described as Yin deficiency with deficiency heat.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黃丸) is a classic eight-herb Chinese formula traditionally used when this type of pattern is present. It combines nourishing herbs such as Prepared Rehmannia with Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena) and Huang Bai (Phellodendron), two herbs traditionally valued for their cooling properties.
In simple terms: This is a traditional Yin-nourishing formula with an added cooling emphasis for patterns in which signs of dryness or insufficient nourishment occur together with sensations of heat.
What Does “Yin Deficiency with Deficiency Heat” Mean?
If you are new to Chinese herbs, the terminology can sound more complicated than the basic traditional concept.
In TCM, Yin is associated with cooling, nourishing, and moistening functions. When Yin is considered insufficient, the body's normal cooling balance may also be affected. TCM practitioners traditionally describe the resulting heat sensations as deficiency heat.
Traditional descriptions of this pattern may include:
- Night sweating
- Feeling unusually warm or overheated at night
- Hot sensations or flushing
- Dry mouth or throat
- Restlessness
- Heat sensations involving the palms, soles, or chest
The combination matters. In traditional theory, signs of heat occurring together with signs such as dryness are evaluated differently from simply feeling hot because of the weather, activity, or another temporary cause.
Having one of the signs above does not automatically mean Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is appropriate. Traditional Chinese Medicine considers the overall pattern rather than selecting a formula based on one symptom alone.
Product Details at a Glance
- Product: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
- Chinese: 知柏地黃丸
- English Name: Eight Flavor Rehmannia Pills with Anemarrhena and Phellodendron
- Brand: Plum Flower
- Form: Teapills
- Count: 200 teapills
- Formula: Traditional eight-herb Chinese herbal formula
- Preparation: Ready to use; no brewing required
- Standard Directions: 8 teapills, 3 times daily
- Approximate Supply: About 8 days at standard label dosage
What's in Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan?
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan contains eight traditional herbs. Six herbs form the nourishing foundation of the formula, while Zhi Mu and Huang Bai provide the additional cooling emphasis that distinguishes Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.
| Chinese Name | Common Name | Traditional Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shu Di Huang | Prepared Rehmannia Root | Forms the primary Yin-nourishing foundation of the formula. |
| Shan Zhu Yu | Cornus Fruit | Traditionally supports the nourishing portion of the formula. |
| Shan Yao | Chinese Yam | Traditionally included as a nourishing and supportive herb. |
| Ze Xie | Alisma Rhizome | Traditionally included to balance the richer nourishing herbs. |
| Mu Dan Pi | Moutan Root Bark | Traditionally associated with clearing heat. |
| Fu Ling | Poria | Traditionally included as a supporting and balancing herb. |
| Zhi Mu | Anemarrhena Rhizome | Traditionally used for its cooling role in deficiency-heat patterns. |
| Huang Bai | Phellodendron Bark | Provides an additional traditional cooling component. |
Other Ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, hydrated magnesium silicate, maltose, and China wax.
Ingredient information is based on the current Mayway product listing. Always check the bottle label, as manufacturers may update product information.
Why Teapills & How Do I Use Them?
Preparing an eight-herb formula traditionally involves sourcing the individual herbs, measuring them, simmering them in water, and straining the finished decoction.
Teapills eliminate that daily preparation. The complete formula has already been combined into small pills that are swallowed with water. There is no measuring, brewing, simmering, or straining required.
Standard Directions: Take 8 teapills, 3 times per day.
Bottle Size: 200 teapills
Approximate Supply: At the standard label dosage of 24 teapills per day, one bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Follow the product label unless your qualified healthcare professional or Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner has provided different instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I take 8 teapills at a time?
Teapills are small pills used to provide a traditional herbal formula in a convenient prepared form. The manufacturer's standard directions for this Plum Flower product are 8 teapills, 3 times daily.
Do I swallow the teapills?
Yes. The teapills are swallowed with water according to the product directions. They do not need to be brewed, dissolved, or prepared as tea.
How long does one bottle last?
At the standard directions of 8 teapills three times daily, 24 teapills are used per day. A 200-count bottle therefore provides approximately 8 days.
Is Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan appropriate for everyone with Yin deficiency?
No. Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan has an additional traditional cooling emphasis because it contains Zhi Mu and Huang Bai. In TCM, formula selection depends upon the complete pattern rather than one symptom or the presence of Yin deficiency alone.
Can I take Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan with medications or supplements?
If you take prescription medications or other supplements, have a medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or are receiving medical treatment, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before using herbal products.
How should I store the teapills?
Keep the bottle tightly closed and follow the storage instructions on the product label. Protect herbal products from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan vs. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
If you have encountered both formulas while researching Chinese herbs, the simplest difference is that Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan contains two additional herbs—Zhi Mu and Huang Bai—which give it an additional traditional cooling emphasis.
| Comparison | Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Herbs | 8 | 6 |
| Zhi Mu | Yes | No |
| Huang Bai | Yes | No |
| Traditional Emphasis | Yin nourishment with an additional cooling emphasis for deficiency-heat patterns | Traditional six-herb Yin-nourishing formula |
The formulas should not be considered interchangeable. Traditional formula selection depends upon the individual's complete TCM pattern.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan Research
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan has appeared in published scientific research examining traditional Chinese herbal medicine and its use in clinical practice. Research on the formula is still developing, and these studies should not be interpreted as evidence that this product treats or prevents disease.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan – PubMed
- Laboratory Research on Zhibai Dihuang Wan – PubMed
- Research on Chinese Herbal Formula Prescription Patterns – PubMed
These research links are provided for educational purposes. Research involving traditional formulas, individual herbs, observational data, laboratory models, or animal models does not establish that this product will produce the same results in people.
Ready-to-Use Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
If Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is the traditional formula you are looking for, it provides the complete eight-herb combination in a convenient teapill form—without the measuring, simmering, and straining required when preparing individual bulk herbs.
200 Teapills | Plum Flower | 8 Teapills 3 Times Daily | No Brewing Required
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Important: Traditional use descriptions are provided for educational purposes and are based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
