What foods can boost immunity?
May 16, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Immune-boosting medications include traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), primarily those that tonify Qi, nourish blood, nourish Yin, or warm Yang. Examples include wild ginseng, Codonopsis root (Dang Shen), Pseudostellaria root (Tai Zi Shen), Astragalus root (Huang Qi), Atractylodes rhizome (Bai Zhu), velvet antler (Lu Rong), and Rhodiola rosea (Hong Jing Tian)—all of which effectively enhance immune function. Other TCM preparations—such as Bai Ling Capsules and Jin Shui Bao Capsules—also possess immune-enhancing properties.
Immunity plays a vital role in maintaining human health. There are many ways to boost immunity—some people enhance it through exercise and dietary adjustments, while others rely on medications. So, what medications can help strengthen the immune system?
Medications That Enhance Immunity
Immune-enhancing medications include both traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) and Western pharmaceuticals. TCMs primarily consist of herbs that tonify Qi (vital energy), nourish blood, enrich Yin, or warm Yang. These herbs—such as wild ginseng, Codonopsis root (Dang Shen), Pseudostellaria root (Tai Zi Shen), Astragalus root (Huang Qi), Atractylodes rhizome (Bai Zhu), velvet antler (Lu Rong), and Rhodiola rosea (Hong Jing Tian)—are widely recognized for their efficacy in boosting immunity. Additionally, proprietary TCM preparations such as Bai Ling Capsules and Jin Shui Bao Capsules also demonstrate immunomodulatory effects. Other options include pidotimod oral solution, immunoglobulin, gamma globulin, and compound trace element supplements—all of which support immune function.
Gamma Globulin (also known as Human Immunoglobulin): Administration of this product constitutes passive immunotherapy. By directly injecting large quantities of antibodies into the recipient, gamma globulin enables immediate antigen–antibody neutralization reactions against toxins, bacteria, and viruses—thereby rapidly shifting patients from a state of low or absent immunity to a transiently protected immune state. Immunostimulants: This diverse class of agents activates one or more types of immune effector cells, thereby enhancing nonspecific immune responses—including thymosin, transfer factor, interferon, and lentinan (a polysaccharide derived from shiitake mushrooms).
Thymosin is currently the most widely used immunomodulator. It regulates and enhances cellular immunity by promoting the maturation of T lymphocytes. Thymosin has demonstrated therapeutic benefits in various immune-deficiency disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, bronchial asthma, psoriasis, and refractory pulmonary tuberculosis. We hope this article has been helpful to you. Wishing you a joyful life and optimal health!
