Herbs of choice for the treatment of ulcerative colitis

Herbal medicines that can be used to treat ulcerative colitis include Tonic Spleen and Intestine Pills and Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San, but there is no first choice. Specific medication needs to be under the guidance of a physician. Tonify the spleen and benefit the intestines pill, has the effect of tonifying the center and benefiting the qi (treating qi deficiency by tonifying the spleen), strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach (restoring the functions of the spleen and stomach), astringing the intestines and stopping diarrhea (alleviating diarrhea by enhancing the astringency of the intestines). It is used for treating diarrhea due to deficiency of spleen (diarrhea caused by weak function of spleen), which is characterized by diarrhea and abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and intestinal sounding. Contraindicated in pregnant women; not to be taken if the abdomen is hot, distended and painful during diarrhea. Ginseng, Poria, Atractylodes Macrocephalae (Stir-fried), Chinese Yam, White Lentil (Stir-fried), Lotus Seed, Semen Coix Seed (Stir-fried) and other ingredients. It has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach and benefiting the lung and qi. It is used in treating loose stools caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and cough, tiredness and fatigue. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.