Are Guizhi Fuling capsules the same as Guizhi Fuling pills?
Mar 28, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Guizhi Fuling Capsules and Guizhi Fuling Pills are generally not the same. Guizhi Fuling Capsules have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and are more suitable for treating abnormal conditions in women such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and prolonged postpartum lochia caused by obstruction of the channels. Guizhi Fuling Pills function to invigorate blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, and dissipate masses, and are more suitable for treating and improving conditions in women such as abdominal masses, amenorrhea due to blood stasis, menstrual pain, and prolonged postpartum lochia.
Guizhi Fuling Capsules and Guizhi Fuling Pills are different; it is recommended to use them appropriately under the guidance of a doctor.
Guizhi Fuling Capsules are made from Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi), Poria (Fuling), Persicae Semen (Taoren), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao), and Moutan Cortex (Danpi). They are a capsule formulation with the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. They are particularly suitable for women experiencing dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, or prolonged postpartum lochia due to blood stasis and obstructed channels.
Guizhi Fuling Pills are typically composed of Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi), Poria (Fuling), Moutan Cortex (Danpi), Paeoniae Radix Rubra (Chishao), and Persicae Semen (Taoren). They are brownish honey pills that function to invigorate blood circulation, resolve stasis, and eliminate abdominal masses. They are commonly used to treat or improve conditions in women such as abdominal masses (zhengjia), amenorrhea due to blood stasis, menstrual pain, and persistent postpartum lochia.
The above medications are generally contraindicated in pregnant women to prevent adverse effects.
