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What medicine is good for treating "shang huo" (excessive internal heat)?

Sep 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, patients with "re-heat" (a traditional Chinese medicine term for excessive internal heat) can follow medical advice to take medications such as Zhizi Jinhua Pills, Isatis Root Granules, Zhibai Dihuang Pills, Sanhuang Tablets, and Compound Danshen Dripping Pills for relief, which usually yield good results. Patients should ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late and overexertion, maintain a positive mindset, and reduce excessive anxiety and stress, all of which contribute to physical and mental well-being.

In general, patients experiencing "excessive internal heat" (shanghuo) can follow medical advice to use medications such as Zhizi Jinhua Pills, Banlangen Granules, Zhibai Dihuang Pills, Sanhuang Tablets, and Compound Danshen Dropping Pills for relief, which usually yield good results. Specific details are as follows:

1. Zhizi Jinhua Pills: Composed primarily of Coptis (Huanglian), Phellodendron bark (Huangbai), Honeysuckle flower (Jinyinhua), and Trichosanthes root (Tianhuafen), Zhizi Jinhua Pills not only clear heat and purge fire but also cool the blood and detoxify. They are effective in treating symptoms caused by excessive heat in the lungs and stomach, such as constipation, mouth or tongue ulcers, and sore throat.

2. Banlangen Granules: These granules have functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, and antiviral effects, making them suitable for symptoms like sore throat and fever caused by shanghuo.

3. Zhibai Dihuang Pills: Containing Anemarrhena rhizome (Zhimu), Phellodendron bark (Huangbai), and Rehmannia root (Shudihuang), these pills nourish yin and reduce internal fire.

4. Sanhuang Tablets: As a fire-purgative and bowel-regulating agent, Sanhuang Tablets clear heat, detoxify, purge fire, and relieve constipation. They are used to treat conditions caused by excessive heat in the triple energizer, including sores in the mouth or nose, sore throat, irritability, thirst, dark urine, and constipation.

5. Compound Danshen Dropping Pills: Main ingredients include Salvia root (Danshen) and Notoginseng (Sanqi). These pills promote blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, clear heat, and detoxify. They are suitable for symptoms such as poor circulation and irritability caused by shanghuo.

Patients with shanghuo should ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late and overexertion, maintain a positive mindset, and minimize anxiety and stress, all of which contribute to physical and mental well-being. If symptoms are severe, prompt medical consultation and treatment under professional guidance are recommended.

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