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What Chinese patent medicines can influenza patients take?

Feb 05, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, influenza refers to the flu. Chinese patent medicines that patients with influenza may take include Lianhua Qingwen Capsules, Jinhua Qinggan Granules, Banlangen Granules, Yinqiao Jiedu Pills, Reduping Granules, and others. However, please note that medication selection and use should follow medical advice from a doctor, based on the patient's specific condition and symptoms.

Generally speaking, influenza refers to the flu. Commonly used Chinese patent medicines for influenza include Lianhua Qingwen Capsules, Jinhua Qinggan Granules, Banlangen Granules, Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan (Cold Relief Pills), Redu Ping Granules, etc. Detailed information is as follows:

1. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules

The main ingredients of Lianhua Qingwen Capsules include Forsythia (Lianqiao), Honeysuckle (Jinyinhua), processed Ephedra (Zhi Mahuang), Gypsum (Shigao), Isatis root (Banlangen), Rhubarb (Dahuang), etc. These capsules have the effects of dispersing the lungs and relieving heat, clearing away epidemic toxins. They are suitable for symptoms such as nasal congestion, high fever, headache, muscle pain, dry and sore throat in cases of influenza.

2. Jinhua Qinggan Granules

The main ingredients of Jinhua Qinggan Granules are Honeysuckle, Gypsum, Scutellaria root (Huangqin), Forsythia, etc. These granules have functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and relieving the lungs. They are suitable for mild cases of simple influenza caused by wind-heat invading the lungs, with symptoms such as fever, body aches, headache, nasal congestion, etc.

3. Banlangen Granules

The main ingredient of Banlangen Granules is Isatis root (Banlangen). These granules have effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood, and relieving sore throat. They are suitable for symptoms such as sore throat and dry mouth caused by excessive heat in the lungs and stomach, as well as influenza caused by viral infection.

4. Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan (Cold Relief Pills)

The main ingredients of Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan are Honeysuckle, Forsythia, fermented black soybean (Dandouchi), Platycodon root (Jiegeng), bamboo leaves (Danzhuye), licorice (Gancao), etc. These pills have effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and resolving exterior syndromes. They are suitable for symptoms such as sore throat, fever, and headache caused by influenza.

5. Redu Ping Granules

The main ingredients of Redu Ping Granules include raw Gypsum, Honeysuckle, Forsythia, Gardenia (Zhi zi), groundsel (Tian Diding), Gentiana (Longdan), Isatis root (Banlangen), Anemarrhena rhizome (Zhimu), etc. These granules have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. They are suitable for influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, and various febrile diseases.

However, please note that medication selection and use should follow medical advice, based on the patient's specific condition and symptoms. At the same time, patients should maintain good lifestyle habits during treatment to promote recovery.

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