Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills are mainly composed of three tonics and three laxatives, which can effectively nourish kidney yin and are used for symptoms caused by kidney yin deficiency such as night sweats, dizziness, and soreness in the lower back and knees.
The formula of Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills is very unique, and its efficacy is widely recognized, hence it is referred to as a “tonic for the kidneys” for men.
In fact, in addition to effectively nourishing the kidneys, Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills can also help men solve many practical problems. If men take it regularly, it can help address the following four common issues.
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Composition and Effects of Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills
Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills contain six ingredients: Rehmannia glutinosa (熟地黄), Cornus officinalis (山茱萸/酒萸肉), Chinese yam (山药), Cortex peonia (牡丹皮), Poria (茯苓), and Alisma plantago-aquatica (泽泻). Each ingredient has its unique effects in the formula and works synergistically to achieve an overall therapeutic effect.
Rehmannia glutinosa: As the main ingredient of Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills, it has the effects of nourishing yin and replenishing the kidneys, as well as enriching essence and marrow. It helps enhance kidney function and improve various symptoms caused by kidney yin deficiency, such as soreness in the lower back and knees, dizziness, and tinnitus.
Cornus officinalis (酒萸肉): When processed with alcohol, its ability to nourish the liver and kidneys becomes more prominent. It can help to astringe essence and prevent leaks, effectively treating symptoms like nocturnal emissions and frequent urination caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
Chinese yam: It plays a role in nourishing the spleen and stomach, generating fluids, benefiting the lungs, and astringing essence in Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills. It helps enhance spleen and stomach function, promotes digestion and absorption, and also benefits kidney nourishment.
Cortex peonia: It is cool in nature, with effects of clearing heat and cooling blood, as well as promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis. In Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills, it helps eliminate internal heat pathogens and improves various symptoms caused by blood heat.
Poria: It has effects of promoting urination and draining dampness, as well as calming the spleen and heart. In Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills, it helps expel dampness from the body and improves various symptoms caused by damp pathogens, while also benefiting the spleen and stomach.
Alisma plantago-aquatica: It has effects of promoting urination and draining dampness, as well as dispelling heat. In Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills, it helps enhance the kidneys’ excretory functions and promotes the expulsion of excess water and waste from the body.
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Can Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills be taken long-term?
Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills are a type of traditional Chinese medicine primarily used to regulate and treat diseases caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency, such as soreness in the lower back and legs, dry mouth and throat, hot flashes and night sweats, blurred vision, tinnitus, hearing loss, a red tongue with little coating, and a thin and rapid pulse.
For patients with liver and kidney yin deficiency, it is possible to take Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills long-term, but it is generally advised to follow a complete course of treatment (usually 4 weeks) and then consult a physician for a follow-up and medication adjustment.
Although Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills are a type of traditional Chinese medicine, long-term use may lead to some side effects, such as affecting spleen and stomach function, causing decreased appetite, abdominal bloating, and so on. Additionally, it may also put a certain burden on liver function.
In summary, Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills can be taken long-term, but it is necessary to do so under the guidance of a doctor and to monitor bodily responses and side effects.
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Reminder: Regular use by men may lead to these four changes
Regular consumption of Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills by men may bring about the following four changes, but please note that these changes may not necessarily occur, and effects may vary from person to person. Specific results should be determined based on individual constitution and conditions.
Improved kidney function: As a classic formula for kidney nourishment, long-term use of Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills can help nourish the kidneys and enhance kidney function. Men may feel a boost in energy and improvements in symptoms such as lower back pain and frequent nighttime urination.
