The efficacy of Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules

Sep 23, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The weather is extremely hot in summer, making it very easy to suffer from heatstroke. I heard that Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules have a heat-clearing effect, and I would like to learn more about the efficacy of Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua

Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, with main ingredients including Agastache (Huoxiang), Coptis (Huanglian), Scutellaria (Huangqin), Rhubarb (Dahuang), Hawthorn (Shanzha), and Six God Qu (Liushenqu). It is used to treat indigestion, epigastric distension and fullness, loss of appetite, bitter taste in the mouth, and bad breath caused by accumulated heat in the spleen and stomach. Its therapeutic effects are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Clearing Heat and Resolving Dampness: With ingredients such as Agastache, Scutellaria, and Coptis, Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules can clear internal heat and dry dampness, effectively relieving symptoms caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach.

2. Revitalizing the Spleen and Relieving Food Stagnation: This medicine also invigorates the spleen, stimulates appetite, and alleviates food retention. It has significant therapeutic effects on indigestion and epigastric distension caused by accumulated heat in the spleen and stomach.

3. Regulating Intestinal Function: Modern research indicates that Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules can regulate intestinal function, enhance intestinal motility, promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, and inhibit the production of harmful bacteria and toxins.

In addition, it can improve oral malodor and has certain adjuvant therapeutic effects on oral ulcers. The medication should be used according to medical advice to avoid self-medication and misuse. Pregnant women and individuals with weak physical conditions should use it under the guidance of a physician.