Can Yupingfeng Granules prevent the novel coronavirus?
Dec 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Yupingfeng Granules cannot prevent the novel coronavirus. This medication has no direct antiviral effect and is only suitable for regulating specific body constitutions; it should not be taken indiscriminately. Prevention of the novel coronavirus relies on scientifically proven methods such as vaccination, wearing masks, frequent handwashing, and maintaining social distancing. In daily life, one should have a rational understanding of the role of medications.
Under normal circumstances, Yupingfeng Granules cannot prevent the novel coronavirus. This medication has no direct antiviral effect and is only suitable for regulating specific body constitutions; it should not be taken indiscriminately. A detailed explanation is as follows:
Yupingfeng Granules are a common traditional Chinese medicine preparation, with main ingredients including Astragalus (Huangqi), Atractylodes (Baizhu), and Saposhnikovia (Fangfeng). Its core functions are reinforcing qi, consolidating the exterior, and stopping sweating. It is commonly used to regulate conditions such as spontaneous sweating and susceptibility to colds in individuals with qi deficiency. The novel coronavirus causes a viral infectious disease, which requires targeted antiviral medications or vaccines for prevention. Yupingfeng Granules do not possess any ability to inhibit or eliminate this virus, so taking them will not reduce the risk of infection. Moreover, excessive use may increase gastrointestinal burden, leading to discomfort such as bloating and reduced appetite.
Prevention of the novel coronavirus should rely on scientifically proven methods, such as vaccination, wearing masks, frequent handwashing, and maintaining social distancing. In daily life, people should rationally understand the role of medications, avoid the misuse of traditional Chinese patent medicines, and develop good hygiene and lifestyle habits, which are more beneficial for maintaining overall health.
