Can Liu Shen Wan treat enlarged tonsils?
Disease description:
My child has recently been having difficulty swallowing, and I later learned it was due to enlarged tonsils. A neighbor recommended using Liu Shen Wan (Six God Pills). Can Liu Shen Wan treat enlarged tonsils?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Liuwei Dihuang Pills may not necessarily treat tonsil enlargement. Whether they can be effective depends on the underlying cause. If the tonsil enlargement is caused by inflammation, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, which have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, heat-clearing, and detoxifying properties, can effectively treat the condition. However, if the enlargement is due to physiological factors, these pills are generally ineffective.
