What Chinese patent medicine should I take for constipation? Recommendation and comparison of 10 popular Chinese patent medicines
Recently, "constipation" has become a hot topic in the health field, especially during the change of seasons and irregular diet, the problem of constipation has attracted much attention. This article combines the search data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to compile a recommended list of Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of constipation, and conducts a structured analysis from the perspectives of ingredients, efficacy, and applicable groups to help you make a scientific choice.
1. Common causes of constipation and treatment principles of Chinese patent medicines
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that constipation is mostly caused by intestinal hotness, qi stagnation, qi deficiency or yin deficiency. Chinese patent medicines improve symptoms by moistening the intestines and laxative, regulating the spleen and stomach, or clearing away heat and purging fire. The following are 10 Chinese patent medicines that have been hotly discussed by netizens recently:
| Drug name | Main ingredients | Efficacy | Applicable people | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maren Runchang Pills | Hemp seeds, bitter almonds, rhubarb | Moisturizes intestines and relieves constipation | Intestinal dryness, constipation, the elderly | Not allowed for pregnant women |
| Tongbianling Capsules | Senna, Angelica sinensis, Cistanche deserticola | Purging heat and stagnation, moistening intestines and laxative | hot knot constipation | Not suitable for long-term use |
| Liuwei Anxiao Capsules | Agarwood, rhubarb, kaempferol | Harmonizes the stomach and strengthens the spleen, eliminates accumulation and induces stagnation | Indigestion with constipation | Use with caution in those with spleen and stomach deficiency |
| Qirong Runchang Oral Liquid | Astragalus, Cistanche deserticola, Atractylodes macrocephala | Replenishing qi and nourishing yin, moistening intestines and laxative | Qi deficiency constipation | Diabetic patients should use with caution |
| Compound Aloe Vera Capsules | Aloe, Indigo Naturalis, Cinnabar | Clears away heat and relieves constipation, calms the mind and calms the mind | Excessive heart fire constipation | Contains cinnabar, should not be taken for a long time |
2. How to choose Chinese patent medicine according to your physical constitution?
1.Hot constipation: Dry and hard stool, bad breath and red tongue, optionalTongbianling CapsulesorCompound Aloe Vera Capsules.
2.Qi deficiency constipation: Weak defecation, fatigue and shortness of breath, recommendedQirong Runchang Oral Liquid.
3.Senile intestinal dryness type: SuitableMaren Runchang PillsIsothermal and intestinal moisturizing drugs.
3. Precautions when taking Chinese patent medicines
1. Avoid relying on laxative ingredients (such as senna, rhubarb), as long-term use may damage intestinal function.
2. Pregnant women and children must take medication under the guidance of a doctor.
3. During the medication period, dietary adjustments need to be made, such as drinking more water and increasing dietary fiber intake.
4. Non-drug methods to assist in improving constipation
Based on recent hot search suggestions: drink warm water on an empty stomach in the morning, massage the abdomen (clockwise), eat natural laxative foods such as dragon fruit or chia seeds, and have better synergistic effects with Chinese patent medicines.
Conclusion
The choice of Chinese patent medicine requires syndrome differentiation and treatment. For severe or long-term constipation, it is recommended to seek medical treatment. The data in this article come from recent (October 2023) health platform user attention statistics and are for reference only.
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