The Efficacy and Function of Zhi Ke Ju Hong Oral Liquid
I have been coughing a lot recently and feel as if there is phlegm in my throat, yet I cannot cough it out, which is particularly uncomfortable. I heard that Zhi Ke Ju Hong Oral Liquid can be used for treatment and would like to know its functions and benefits.
Doctor's answer (1)
Zhike Juhong Oral Liquid is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine preparation, primarily composed of various herbs such as Citrus reticulata Blanco (Juhong), aged tangerine peel (Chenpi), Pinellia (Banxia), Poria (Fuling), and others. Its main functions and effects are as follows:
1. Resolves phlegm and relieves cough: Juhong and Chenpi effectively regulate qi and resolve phlegm, helping to alleviate cough symptoms caused by excessive phlegm. It has certain therapeutic effects on cough caused by either wind-cold or wind-heat.
2. Clears the lungs and relieves asthma: The ingredients in this formula can dilate the bronchial tubes, reduce airway inflammation, and help relieve breathing difficulties associated with conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.
3. Strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach: Ingredients such as Poria and Licorice (Gancao) help strengthen the spleen and regulate the stomach, improving symptoms like indigestion and poor appetite. It provides certain adjunctive therapeutic benefits for patients with spleen and stomach deficiency.
Zhike Juhong Oral Liquid is primarily used to treat symptoms such as cough with excessive phlegm, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dry mouth, and thick, difficult-to-expectorate sputum caused by lung obstruction due to phlegm-heat. Patients with acute bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who exhibit the aforementioned symptoms may also benefit from this medication. Administration should be conducted under the guidance of a qualified physician.
