How long should Yù Píng Fēng Sàn be taken to treat rhinitis?
Dec 02, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
It usually takes about one to three months to treat rhinitis with Yu Ping Feng San, and the specific duration of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's condition. Chronic rhinitis may lead to serious symptoms such as reduced or lost sense of smell. Patients should visit a hospital for examination and receive treatment under medical guidance. In daily life, preventive care is important: avoid forceful nose-blowing and prevent colds, as catching a cold may worsen symptoms.
Yupingfeng Powder is generally taken for about one to three months to treat rhinitis; the specific duration of treatment depends on the severity of the individual patient's condition.
Yupingfeng Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine used to tonify lung qi, with effects including reinforcing qi, consolidating the exterior, and reducing sweating. The formula primarily consists of three herbs: Atractylodes Macrocephala (Bai Zhu), Honey-fried Astragalus Root (Zhi Huang Qi), and Saposhnikovia Root (Fang Feng). In traditional Chinese medicine, rhinitis is known as "Bi Qiu," which is believed to result from deficiency of the lung, spleen, and kidney, leading to insufficient vital energy and invasion by external pathogenic factors such as wind and cold. If a patient has mild rhinitis symptoms, noticeable improvement can usually be seen after 1 to 2 weeks of treatment. For patients with more severe or chronic conditions, treatment typically lasts about 1 to 3 months. Allergic rhinitis, associated with deficient defensive qi and susceptibility to external wind pathogens, should be treated under medical supervision.
Long-term rhinitis may lead to serious symptoms such as reduced or lost sense of smell. Patients should visit a hospital for evaluation and receive treatment under a doctor’s guidance. Additionally, preventive measures should be taken in daily life, such as avoiding forceful nose-blowing and preventing colds, as catching a cold can worsen symptoms.
