What are the effects and functions of Xiao'er Magan Granules?
Nov 25, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Pediatric Magan Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation primarily used to treat symptoms such as coughing and wheezing caused by the common cold in children. Under normal circumstances, Pediatric Magan Granules have effects including relieving cough and wheezing, eliminating phlegm and dampness, clearing heat and detoxifying, regulating immunity, as well as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions. However, Chinese herbal medicines should be used under the guidance of a qualified physician.
Generally, the effects and functions of Xiao'er Magan Granules mainly include relieving cough and asthma, eliminating phlegm and dampness, clearing heat and detoxifying, regulating immunity, and providing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions. However, traditional Chinese herbal medicines should be used under the guidance of a qualified physician. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Relieving Cough and Asthma: The Ephedra component in Xiao'er Magan Granules has functions of promoting lung function, alleviating asthma, and reducing swelling by promoting diuresis. It can effectively relieve coughing and wheezing symptoms in children caused by colds or respiratory infections. Ephedra can also constrict the bronchial mucosal blood vessels, reduce mucosal edema, further improve airway patency, and thus achieve the effect of relieving cough and asthma.
2. Eliminating Phlegm and Dampness: Gypsum, one of the ingredients in this medicine, can clear internal heat, relieve irritability and thirst, and promote wound healing. It helps alleviate symptoms such as sore throat and dryness caused by excessive lung heat in children, while also promoting phlegm expulsion and aiding recovery. Additionally, ingredients such as Perilla seed and Bitter Apricot Seed also have expectorant effects, helping to thin mucus and make it easier to cough up.
3. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying: Components such as ephedrine in Ephedra can stimulate the central nervous system, inducing perspiration, thereby expelling internal body heat through sweat and achieving a fever-reducing effect. Glycyrrhizin in Licorice has detoxifying properties, capable of binding with toxic substances in the body to form compounds that are not easily absorbed, which are then excreted via urine or feces, thus reducing or eliminating damage caused by toxins.
4. Regulating Immunity: Various components in Xiao'er Magan Granules, such as Gypsum and Licorice, can enhance immune function. They help strengthen children's resistance, lower the risk of infections, and reduce the incidence of diseases, effectively preventing common respiratory illnesses such as colds and pneumonia in children.
5. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Effects: Some ingredients in Xiao'er Magan Granules, such as Scutellaria (Huang Qin), have broad-spectrum antibacterial properties that can inhibit the growth and reproduction of various bacteria. This medicine can assist in treating bacterial infection-induced respiratory and skin diseases in children. At the same time, the drug can also reduce inflammatory responses and alleviate symptoms such as pain and swelling caused by inflammation.
In daily life, patients are advised to maintain healthy dietary habits, consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, tomatoes, and broccoli, which are beneficial for maintaining overall health.
