What Chinese patent medicine is good for esophagitis?
Jan 23, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, esophagitis refers to inflammation of the esophageal mucosa, either in the superficial or deep layers, caused by abnormal stimuli leading to edema and congestion of the esophageal mucosa. Treatment may include the use of proprietary Chinese medicines such as Compound Danshen Dropping Pills, Xiang Sha Yang Wei Pills, Qi Zhi Wei Tong Granules, Wei Su Granules, and others, under a doctor's guidance. Patients should also adjust their lifestyle to aid in recovery.
Generally, esophagitis refers to inflammation of the esophageal mucosa, either superficially or deep within the tissue, caused by abnormal irritation leading to edema and congestion of the mucosa. It can be treated with Chinese patent medicines such as Compound Salvia Miltiorrhiza Dropping Pills, Xiangsha Yangwei Pills, Qizhi Weitong Granules, Weisu Granules, and Kangfuxin Liquid, under the guidance of a physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Compound Salvia Miltiorrhiza Dropping Pills
Compound Salvia Miltiorrhiza Dropping Pills primarily treat cardiovascular diseases, but their blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects can also indirectly improve microcirculation in the esophagus, benefiting some patients with esophagitis.
2. Xiangsha Yangwei Pills
The main components of Xiangsha Yangwei Pills include Atractylodes macrocephala, Rhizoma Pinelliae, and Cardamom, among others. Its therapeutic effects include strengthening the spleen to relieve pain, regulating qi, and harmonizing the stomach. It can alleviate symptoms associated with esophagitis and also improve digestion and relieve epigastric fullness, playing a positive role in managing esophagitis.
3. Qizhi Weitong Granules
Qizhi Weitong Granules mainly contain Bupleurum, White Peony Root, and Honey-fried Licorice, among others. They function to soothe the liver, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, and relieve pain. These granules are suitable for esophagitis caused by liver qi stagnation, characterized by distension and fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, epigastric pain, belching, and hiccuping.
4. Weisu Granules
Weisu Granules are primarily composed of Perilla Stem, Citron, and Finger Citron. They have the effects of regulating qi to relieve distension, harmonizing the stomach, and alleviating pain. They are suitable for qi-stagnation type esophagitis, characterized by epigastric distension and pain radiating to both sides of the chest, relief upon belching or flatulence, and worsening symptoms with emotional stress.
5. Kangfuxin Liquid
Kangfuxin Liquid's main ingredient is an extract from dried American cockroach bodies. It promotes blood circulation, nourishes yin, and helps tissue regeneration. It is suitable for all types of esophagitis, presenting with symptoms such as burning pain in the esophagus, difficulty swallowing, and retrosternal pain.
Patients should also adjust their lifestyle, such as avoiding spicy and irritating foods, maintaining good dietary habits, and regular作息 (作息 here might be better translated as "作息" refers to rest and work patterns, so perhaps "maintaining a regular routine" or "maintaining regular rest and activity patterns") to aid in recovery.
