The difference between Huanglian Shangqing Wan and Andrographis paniculata is the composition as well as efficacy, etc..
1. Composition: Huanglian Shangqing Pill is composed of gardenia, Huanglian, Bauhinia, forsythia, thuja, cyclamen, licorice, antifungal, dahurica, cypress, scutellaria, rhubarb, and other medicines, which belongs to the proprietary Chinese medicines. Andrographis paniculata belongs to the category of single-flavored Chinese herbs.
2. Effects: Huanglian Shangqing Pill is effective in relieving pain and fire, clearing heat and dispersing wind. It is used for treating dizziness and dizziness, toothache, mouth and tongue sores, sore throat, earache and tinnitus, constipation, short and reddish urine (small amount of urine, dark yellow color) caused by wind-heat attacking the lungs and stomach heat.
Andrographis paniculata is bitter in taste and cold in nature, and its effects are clearing heat and removing toxins, cooling the blood and subduing swelling. It can be used in the treatment of damp-heat dysentery (dysentery caused by damp-heat), astringent pain and heat drenching (burning and stinging pain when urinating, accompanied by frequent urination and urgency, and discomfort in the abdominal region), sore throat, sore tongue, carbuncle and swelling (congestion and blockage caused by qi, blood, and poisonous elements, resulting in localized swelling), and so on.
The adverse effects of the above Chinese medicines and proprietary Chinese medicines are not known. The specific use of these medicines needs to be guided by a professional physician, and if necessary, timely consultation is recommended.