What are the efficacy and effects of Feili Ke Mixture?
Sep 25, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
The effects and benefits of Feili Ke Heji generally include clearing heat and resolving phlegm, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, regulating the spleen and stomach, exerting anti-inflammatory actions, and improving respiratory function. After being honey-fried, Stemona tuberosa (Bai Bu) demonstrates enhanced efficacy in moistening the lungs and suppressing cough. By hydrating the lungs, reducing pulmonary inflammatory responses, decreasing the frequency of coughing, and alleviating discomfort during coughing episodes, this formulation provides comprehensive respiratory support. It is recommended to use Feili Ke Heji only as directed by a healthcare professional; self-medication without medical advice is not advised.
Pulike Heji (Pulike Mixture) generally has the following effects and benefits: clearing heat and resolving phlegm, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, anti-inflammatory action, and improving respiratory function. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Clearing Heat and Resolving Phlegm: Ingredients in Pulike Heji such as Platycodon root (Jiegeng) and Stemona root (Bai Bu) have properties that clear heat and toxins and resolve phlegm to stop coughing.
2. Moistening the Lungs and Relieving Cough: Bai Bu, after being processed with honey, demonstrates enhanced effectiveness in moistening the lungs and suppressing cough. By hydrating lung tissues, it reduces pulmonary inflammatory responses, decreases the frequency of coughing, and alleviates discomfort associated with coughing.
3. Harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach: Pulike Heji helps regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm, thereby improving conditions related to spleen and stomach weakness.
4. Anti-inflammatory Action: Components such as Safflower (Honghua) and Gentiana (Longdan) in Pulike Heji possess certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract to some extent.
5. Improving Respiratory Function: Pulike Heji promotes the expulsion of phlegm, alleviates coughing and wheezing symptoms, relaxes bronchial muscles, maintains airway patency, and enhances breathing smoothness and comfort.
It is recommended to use Pulike Heji only as directed by a healthcare professional; self-medication without medical advice is not advised. If any bodily discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek prompt medical attention at a hospital and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.
