There is no direct treatment of emphysema with Chinese herbal remedies. Clinically available Chinese medicines such as Baihe Granules, Expectorant and Cough Granules and Emphysema Tablets can be used to improve the symptoms of emphysema.
Baihe Granules: the ingredient is Baihe, which has the efficacy of astringency, stopping bleeding and tonifying the lungs, and can relieve emphysema with prolonged cough and lung injury. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear, and it is contraindicated for those with solid fire in the lung and stomach. It should not be used with aconite herbs.
Expectorant Cough Granules: made from Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, Radix et Rhizoma Pinelliae, Coriolus Versicolor, Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, Rhizoma Azadirachta indica and Alum. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and drying dampness (strengthening the spleen and removing dampness), expelling phlegm and relieving cough, and can improve symptoms such as cough and wheezing in emphysema patients. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear, pregnant women should be used with caution.
Emphysema Tablet: It is composed of wild horse chasing, safflower, peach kernel, horny goat weed, bone marrow, astragalus, danshen, etc. It has the effects of tonifying the kidney and benefiting the qi, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis (to promote the blood circulation and eliminate the stagnation of blood in the body), and relieving cough and expectoration, and can relieve the symptoms of emphysema such as shortness of breath, coughing and coughing up phlegm. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear, athletes should use this product with caution.
It is recommended that patients with emphysema actively consult the doctor, take appropriate treatment measures as prescribed by the doctor, and avoid self-medication. If the effect of medication is not satisfactory, surgery and other treatments should be carried out in time to avoid delaying the condition.