What are the detox capsules?

Generally, common detoxification capsules include Detoxifying and Beautifying Capsules, New Compound Aloe Capsules, Detoxifying and Lipid-clearing Capsules, Calculus Bovis Detoxifying Capsules, and Coptis Upper-clearing Capsules. It is recommended to take medication as directed by a physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Detoxifying and Beautifying Capsules

Detoxifying and Beautifying Capsules are mainly composed of traditional Chinese herbs such as rhubarb, atractylodes, American ginseng, mirabilite, citrus aurantium, green onion seed, and cistanche. Among them, rhubarb and mirabilite can clear heat, relieve fire toxicity, promote intestinal peristalsis, help expel accumulated feces, and reduce toxin absorption in the intestines. Atractylodes, American ginseng, and cistanche nourish qi, enrich yin, and tonify the kidneys, regulating bodily functions and enhancing detoxification capacity. These capsules are suitable for constipation, acne, facial pigmentation, and other issues caused by toxin accumulation.

2. New Compound Aloe Capsules

New Compound Aloe Capsules primarily contain aloe, which includes anthraquinone substances such as aloin. These substances can stimulate the intestinal mucosa, promote intestinal peristalsis, increase bowel movements, and thus facilitate the elimination of toxins from the intestines. Additionally, aloe has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that benefit intestinal health, improving toxin accumulation caused by constipation and alleviating issues such as rough skin and acne.

3. Detoxifying and Lipid-clearing Capsules

Detoxifying and Lipid-clearing Capsules mainly consist of rhubarb, American ginseng, and dwarf lilyturf root. Rhubarb purges accumulated substances and clears intestinal stasis, expelling toxins; American ginseng replenishes qi and nourishes yin, preventing depletion of vital energy due to excessive purging; dwarf lilyturf root nourishes yin and moistens the intestines to relieve constipation. This medication not only helps eliminate intestinal toxins but also regulates blood lipids, making it suitable for physical discomfort caused by hyperlipidemia and toxin accumulation, such as obesity, oily skin, and constipation.

4. Calculus Bovis Detoxifying Capsules

The main ingredients of Calculus Bovis Detoxifying Capsules include calculus bovis, realgar, gypsum, skullcap, platycodon, borneol, and others. Calculus bovis clears heat and detoxifies; realgar dries dampness and detoxifies; gypsum clears heat and reduces fire; skullcap clears heat and dries dampness; platycodon clears the lungs and benefits the throat; borneol clears heat and relieves pain. These capsules are mainly used for excessive internal heat, sore throat, swollen gums, mouth ulcers, red and swollen eyes, and pain. By clearing internal heat and detoxifying, they help the body eliminate toxins caused by excessive internal fire.

5. Coptis Upper-clearing Capsules

These capsules contain various heat-clearing herbs such as coptis, skullcap, gardenia, and others. They have effects of clearing heat, relieving fire toxicity, dispersing wind, and alleviating pain. They are suitable for symptoms of excessive heat rising upward and excessive heat in the lungs and stomach, such as dizziness, headache, mouth ulcers, sore throat, constipation, and dark-colored urine. These symptoms of excessive internal heat can be relieved by clearing heat and toxins from the body. Patients with cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach should use them cautiously to avoid causing diarrhea.

In daily life, one should not blindly rely on detoxification capsules. A balanced diet should be maintained, with more vegetables and fruits consumed to ensure sufficient dietary fiber intake, promoting normal intestinal peristalsis. At the same time, one should develop the habit of defecating at regular times, preferably at a fixed time each day, to help expel toxins from the body promptly.