ZHI BAI DI HUANG Dosage & Administration 

Zhi Bai Di Huang Pian (Wan) (Tablets or Teapills): 5 tablets 2 to 3 times a day, or as prescribed.  Best on an empty stomach

Zhi Bai Di Huang San (Granules): 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach (ON SALE)

Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang (Whole Herbs): Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2 quarts (or liters) of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.

Tips on Boiling Chinese Herbal Decoctions

“If bad taste means strong medicine, you’re cured. ” Some people enjoy drinking herbal blends, but for many of us, effective doses of medicinal herbs taste bad. To make matters worse, cooking herbs can befoul your kitchen (if not your whole house). However using a little common sense can make this a lot easier. 

First, while cooking herbs, ventilate the kitchen. This stops the odor from deterring you (and your family). If you find the taste of your medicine disagreeable, hold your nose when you drink your herbs. This eliminates almost all the taste. Drink your herbs lukewarm or at room temperature. Hot liquids must be sipped slowly. If you hate the taste, you’ll want to drink it down quickly. Cold liquids have less taste but may be hard to digest.After drinking your medicine, chew a few raisins or place a drop of lemon juice on your tongue to eliminate any aftertaste. 

Herbs can be absorbed up to 30% better when taken on an empty stomach. Allow at least a half hour after taking herbs before eating or taking additional medicines. There are some exceptions. If your medicine proves difficult to digest, try taking it with food or after eating. Some doctors believe that formulas designed for the upper body should be taken after eating. Some medicines are best taken with other liquids such as wine (injuries or vascular problems), broth (to aid digestion of the herbs), or salt water (messenger to the Kidneys).

* What’s the Difference Between, ZHI BAI DI HUANG, PIAN, WAN, TANG, or SAN?

• PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
• WAN = Teapill (old-style spherical handmade pill
• TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
• SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)

* These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.