What Chinese patent medicine should be taken for bladder damp-heat?
Aug 26, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Bazheng Heji contains ingredients such as Dianthus superbus (Qu Mai), Plantago asiatica seed (Che Qian Zi), and Talc (Hua Shi), and has functions of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and relieving dysuria. It is indicated for symptoms caused by damp-heat in the bladder, such as dark and scanty urine, painful and difficult urination, dry mouth, and sore throat. It can promote the elimination of damp-heat from the urinary system and relieve urinary difficulties. Sanjin Pian consists of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae (Jin Ying Gen), Smilax (Ba Qiao), and other herbs, and has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, eliminating dampness, promoting diuresis, and benefiting the kidneys.
For the regulation of bladder damp-heat, commonly used Chinese patent medicines include Bāzhèng Héjì (Eight-Principle Combination), Sānjīn Piàn (Sanjin Tablets), Rèlín Qīng Kělì (Heat-Dampness Clearing Granules), Fùfāng Shíwéi Jiāonáng (Compound Pyrrosia Capsules), and Lóngqīng Piàn (Longqing Tablets). If there are any concerns, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Bāzhèng Héjì (Eight-Principle Combination): Contains ingredients such as Dianthus superbus (Qu Mai), Plantago asiatica seed (Che Qian Zi), and talc. It clears heat, promotes urination, and alleviates painful urination. It is suitable for symptoms caused by bladder damp-heat, including dark and scanty urine, dysuria, burning pain, and dry mouth and throat. It helps eliminate damp-heat from the urinary system and relieves obstructed urination.
2. Sānjīn Pián (Sanjin Tablets): Composed of roots of Rhaphiolepis indica (Jin Ying Gen), Smilax glabra (Ba Qiao), and Herba Physalis (Yang Kai Kou). It clears heat and toxins, removes dampness, promotes urination, and benefits the kidneys. It is suitable for symptoms such as dark and scanty urine, dysuria, urgency, and frequent urination caused by bladder damp-heat. It can improve urinary tract irritation symptoms caused by damp-heat in the bladder.
3. Rèlín Qīng Kělì (Heat-Dampness Clearing Granules): The main ingredient is Polygonum capitatum (Tou Hua Liao). It clears heat and toxins, and promotes urination to relieve dysuria. It is commonly used for heat-induced dysuria caused by bladder damp-heat, characterized by yellowish or reddish urine and painful, difficult urination. It helps reduce inflammatory responses caused by damp-heat in the bladder.
4. Fùfāng Shíwéi Jiāonáng (Compound Pyrrosia Capsules): Contains Pyrrosia lingua (Shi Wei), Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi), Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen), and others. It clears heat, removes dampness, and promotes urination to relieve dysuria. It is suitable for symptoms such as difficult urination, frequent urination, urgency, and pain caused by bladder damp-heat. It regulates urinary tract function and facilitates the elimination of damp-heat.
5. Lóngqīng Piàn (Longqing Tablets): Contains Alisma plantago-aquatica (Ze Xie), Plantago asiatica seed (Che Qian Zi), Patrinia scabiosaefolia (Bai Jiang Cao), and others. It clears heat and toxins, cools the blood, and promotes urination. It is suitable for heat-induced dysuria caused by bladder damp-heat, characterized by frequent urination, urgency, pain, and dark scanty urine. It can relieve urinary discomfort caused by damp-heat in the bladder.
Before taking any Chinese patent medicine, ensure that the symptoms correspond to bladder damp-heat. Do not take medication without professional guidance. If symptoms such as increased urinary pain, increased frequency of urination, back pain, or fever occur after taking the medication, discontinue use immediately and seek professional medical assistance.
