What Are the Functions and Benefits of Bao Ying Dan?
Bao Ying Dan is used to treat pediatric colds. It has a good therapeutic effect on colds caused by wind-cold invasion in children, and can alleviate symptoms such as fever, aversion to cold, sneezing, and runny nose. It is a relatively common Chinese patent medicine. Generally speaking, the price of Bao Ying Dan is relatively expensive, and there are significant differences in price due to different places of origin. Let's take a brief look at the functions and effects of Bao Ying Dan.
a. Night crying and easy to be startled. Some babies cannot sleep well at night and are easily startled and cry. Bao Ying Dan can help babies sleep peacefully at night.
b. Gastrointestinal discomfort. Sometimes, babies may experience discomfort in the stomach due to eating milk. Bao Ying Dan can alleviate the symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, and when the baby's appetite is poor, Bao Ying Dan can also regulate their appetite.
c. Cold and cough with sputum. As the weather becomes colder, it is common for babies to catch colds. Mothers can keep Bao Ying Dan at home, which has a good effect on treating baby colds.
The prices of different brands of Bao Ying Dan vary, ranging from 45 to 150 yuan. Hong Kong Yu Rensheng Bao Ying Dan has good effects and is also relatively expensive, priced around 120 yuan. Since babies are still young, it is recommended that mothers choose well-known brands, which are more secure. After all, babies are still developing, and medications can have a significant impact on them.
Experts remind that Bao Ying Dan is mostly used clinically as an emergency medication and should not be used for common colds. It should not be used as a health supplement for long-term use in children. Most Bao Ying Dan formulations contain cinnabar, which is used to calm the nerves and contains mercury. Although the dose is small and the impact of a single use is limited, long-term and excessive use can lead to the accumulation of toxins in the body, which may affect the development of brain nerves.