Is Yangxue Qingnao Granules a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) patent drug?

Mar 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am a 40-year-old female. Recently, due to symptoms such as dizziness and insomnia, my doctor recommended Yangxue Qingnao Granules. I don't know much about medications. May I ask if Yangxue Qingnao Granules is a Chinese patent medicine?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong

Nourishing Blood and Clearing Brain Granules belong to traditional Chinese patent medicine. This medicine is composed of Chinese herbs such as Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong, and Chicken Blood Vine, and has the functions of nourishing blood and subduing liver, and activating blood circulation to relieve pain. It is suitable for symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and insomnia caused by blood deficiency and hyperactive liver. Traditional Chinese patent medicines refer to preparations made from raw Chinese medicinal materials according to fixed prescriptions. Their ingredients, combinations, and therapeutic effects are all based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Nourishing Blood and Clearing Brain Granules meet the definition of traditional Chinese patent medicine, but attention should be paid to individual constitution differences and drug interactions.

It is necessary to confirm whether the symptoms match the TCM diagnosis before taking the medication. It is recommended to use this medicine after evaluation by a physician. During medication, avoid repeated use with other blood-activating and stasis-resolving Chinese herbs. If taking other medications concurrently, inform your doctor to avoid incompatible combinations. The usual dosage is twice daily, one bag each time, taken with warm water. The typical treatment course is 2 to 4 weeks. If gastrointestinal discomfort or allergic reactions occur after taking the medicine, discontinue use and seek medical attention. Use with caution in individuals with a hot constitution or those suffering from yin deficiency with fire hyperactivity; comprehensive judgment based on tongue and pulse diagnosis is required. Long-term regulation should be combined with a light diet, regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "rest and work patterns" or "daily routine"), and avoiding excessive fatigue that may worsen blood deficiency in the liver. Store in a moisture-proof and light-protected place, and regularly check the expiration date.