Can Hei Shun Pian treat ulcerative colitis?
Apr 07, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Heishunpian (Black顺片) can alleviate ulcerative colitis to some extent, although its effectiveness is limited. Patients with ulcerative colitis may experience abdominal pain caused by cold invasion or deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach. Additionally, common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include diarrhea and mucopurulent bloody stools, which may be somewhat relieved by Heishunpian.
Generally speaking, Heishunpian (Black顺片) can to some extent treat ulcerative colitis, but its effectiveness is limited. A detailed analysis is as follows:
As a type of traditional Chinese medicinal material, Heishunpian possesses multiple functions including enhancing fire to assist yang energy, dispersing cold to relieve pain, and promoting circulation to remove bi syndrome. Patients with ulcerative colitis may experience abdominal pain caused by invasion of cold pathogen or deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach. The function of Heishunpian to dispel cold and relieve pain may help alleviate this kind of pain. Meanwhile, common symptoms in patients with ulcerative colitis include diarrhea and mucopurulent bloody stools. The antidiarrheal effect of Heishunpian may help alleviate these symptoms.
However, due to individual differences in constitution and condition, the effectiveness of Heishunpian may vary. Using Heishunpian alone is generally insufficient for treating ulcerative colitis. Traditional Chinese Medicine usually requires individualized formula combinations based on each patient's specific condition. Therefore, when using Heishunpian to treat ulcerative colitis, syndrome differentiation and individualized treatment must be conducted according to each patient's specific presentation.
While using Heishunpian, it is also important to avoid consuming irritating foods such as spicy, greasy, raw, or cold items, which can aid in recovery.
