Can Lianhua Qingwen granules be taken for wind-cold type of common cold?
Disease description:
My boyfriend has caught a cold, and the doctor said it's a cold-type flu (wind-cold感冒). A friend suggested that taking Lianhua Qingwen could help treat wind-cold感冒. Can he take Lianhua Qingwen granules?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Patients with wind-cold type of common cold should generally avoid taking Lianhua Qingwen granules. Wind-cold感冒 is usually caused by an invasion of wind-cold pathogenic factors, while Lianhua Qingwen granules have a relatively cold nature. Taking this medication for wind-cold感冒 may worsen the condition and hinder recovery. Under a doctor's guidance, patients may instead take medications such as Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan, Sang Ju Gan Mao Pian, or Gan Mao Chong Ji to relieve symptoms.
