What Chinese patent medicines can soften hardness, dissipate nodules, and treat pulmonary nodules?

Generally, traditional Chinese patent medicines used for treating pulmonary nodules include Neixiao Liuliu Pills, Qingfei Sanjie Pills, and Maozhaocao Capsules. The details are as follows:

1. Neixiao Liuliu Pill: This is a traditional Chinese medicine composed of herbs such as Prunella vulgaris (Xia Ku Cao), Scrophularia ningpoensis (Xuan Shen), rock salt (Da Qing Yan), seaweed (Hai Zao), Trichosanthes root (Tian Hua Fen), and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gan Cao). It has the effect of softening hardness and dispersing nodules. Neixiao Liuliu Pill is primarily used to treat scrofula, phlegm nodules, or painful swellings, helping to alleviate discomfort associated with pulmonary nodules.

2. Qingfei Sanjie Pill: This patent medicine is made from extracts of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan), Panax notoginseng (San Qi), Ginkgo biloba (Bai Guo), pearl, donkey-hide gelatin (E Jiao), artificial bezoar, and other herbal ingredients. It functions to clear the lungs, resolve nodules, promote blood circulation to relieve pain, and detoxify while resolving phlegm. Qingfei Sanjie Pill is mainly indicated for lung cancer with dual deficiency of qi and yin accompanied by phlegm-heat and blood stasis.

3. Maozhaocao Capsule: Composed solely of Ranunculus ternatus (Maozhaocao), this medicine has effects of dispersing nodules and reducing swelling. It is primarily used for scrofula and non-ulcerated lymph node tuberculosis, and may also be used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

In addition to the above, other patent medicines such as Xiao Jin Wan, Gui Zhi Fu Ling Capsules, and Xiaozheng Pills may also be used. It is important to note that these medications should only be taken under the guidance of a physician and should not be self-administered to avoid potential adverse effects.