What Are the Medications Used for Relieving Internal Heat?
There are many medicines for clearing heat, such as Niuhuang Jiedu Pills, Huanglian Shangqing Pills, and Sanhuang Tablets. They should be used under the guidance of doctors.
Niuhuang Jiedu Pills are a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine preparation with remarkable effects in clearing heat and detoxifying. It is often used to treat upper-jiao heat syndromes, including various oral diseases such as aphthous stomatitis, swollen and painful gums, red and swollen eyes, and sore throat. It can also be used to treat dry and difficult-to-pass stool caused by intestinal heat. However, the medication should be discontinued immediately after symptoms disappear.
Huanglian Shangqing Pills have the effects of clearing heat, dispelling wind, and relieving pain caused by heat. They are often used to treat various discomforts caused by the invasion of wind-heat pathogens. They can also be used to treat symptoms such as dizziness, red and swollen eyes, sore throat, toothache, aphthous stomatitis, ear pain, and tinnitus caused by excessive heat in the lungs and stomach. Currently, this medicine is also used as an adjuvant treatment for infectious diseases such as acute stomatitis, acute suppurative otitis media, and acute conjunctivitis that belong to the upper-jiao syndrome. Since this medicine also has a laxative effect, it should be discontinued immediately if abdominal pain or diarrhea occur after taking it.
Sanhuang Tablets contain ingredients such as Huanglian, Dahuang, and Huangqin. They have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and relieving constipation. They are often used in clinical practice to treat symptoms such as aphthous stomatitis, red and swollen eyes, swollen and painful gums, sore throat, irritation, and thirst caused by excessive damp-heat. Especially for the treatment of constipation and yellow urine caused by excessive damp-heat, the effect is very significant. It is a commonly used medicine for treating these symptoms. It also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and can be used by patients with acute gastroenteritis or dysentery. Since some ingredients in the above-mentioned prescriptions may cause adverse reactions, special groups such as pregnant women should use these medications with caution. Regardless of the patient, it is important to follow the guidance of a professional doctor when using these medications. If symptoms do not improve or worsen significantly after a period of medication, it is recommended to consult a doctor promptly to identify the cause.