What are the functions and benefits of Sanhuang Pian?
Generally, the effects of Sanhuang Pian (Three Yellows Tablets) include clearing heat and detoxifying the body, relieving fire toxicity and promoting bowel movements, providing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and serving as an adjunct in treating other diseases. Medication use should follow medical advice. A detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Clearing Heat and Detoxification: Sanhuang Pian contains herbs such as Rhubarb (Da Huang), Scutellaria (Huang Qin), and Coptis (Huang Lian), all of which have excellent heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. It can be used to treat various heat-related illnesses, such as sore throat, oral ulcers, and gingival bleeding.

2. Relieving Fire Toxicity and Promoting Bowel Movements: The rhubarb component in Sanhuang Pian has the effect of clearing dampness and promoting bowel movements, making it effective for treating constipation, hemorrhoids, and similar conditions. It can stimulate intestinal motility, increase stool volume, and soften stools, thus facilitating defecation.
3. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory: The herbal ingredients in Sanhuang Pian have broad-spectrum antibacterial properties, inhibiting the growth and proliferation of bacteria and viruses and alleviating inflammatory symptoms caused by infections. It can be used to treat various infectious diseases, including skin infections and urinary tract infections.
4. Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain: Sanhuang Pian also possesses effects of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It effectively alleviates internal accumulation of heat toxins and relieves localized swelling and pain, sore throat, and other discomforts. It also provides significant relief for symptoms such as red and swollen eyes or swollen gums and tooth pain.
5. Adjunctive Treatment for Other Diseases: Sanhuang Pian can also be used to treat symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery caused by stagnation of damp-heat.
Pregnant women, patients with hemolytic anemia, and other special populations should use this medication with caution. Additionally, long-term and excessive use of Sanhuang Pian may lead to side effects such as damage to liver and kidney functions.