The Efficacy, Function, and Applicable Population of Bao He Wan
Disease description:
Today, my child had a stomachache, and when we went to the hospital, the doctor prescribed Baohewan (Preserved Harmony Pills) for him. I recall this medication is usually taken by adults, so I would like to learn about the appropriate population for Baohewan, as well as its functions and effects.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Bao He Wan is a traditional Chinese patent medicine, whose functions and effects include:
1. Promoting digestion: Bao He Wan can enhance the activity of pepsin and increase pancreatic secretion, thereby aiding digestion.
2. Regulating gastrointestinal function: It has antispasmodic and analgesic effects and can relieve diarrhea. It exerts a favorable regulatory effect on gastrointestinal function.
3. Protecting the liver and promoting bile secretion: It helps maintain liver and gallbladder health by promoting bile secretion.
4. Preventing ulcers: It accelerates the repair of damaged cells and effectively prevents ulcers.
5. Lowering blood lipids: It significantly reduces lipid peroxidation caused by high-fat diets and helps prevent fatty liver disease.
The suitable populations for Bao He Wan include:
1. Individuals with food accumulation and stagnation, fullness and distension of the abdomen: It is effective for symptoms such as indigestion and abdominal distension caused by dietary stagnation.
2. Individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency: It helps alleviate symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting caused by spleen and stomach weakness.
3. Individuals with liver qi stagnation: It is suitable for symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and low mood caused by emotional distress.
Please note that Bao He Wan is a prescription medicine and should be used under the guidance of a physician.
