Commonly used Chinese patent medicines for tonifying the spleen include Ginseng Tablets for Strengthening the Spleen, Ginseng Spleen Pills, Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephalae Pills, and Spleen Enhancing Pills.
1. Ginseng Tablets for Strengthening the Spleen: It is a corrective medicine containing ginseng, atractylodes macrocephala (fried in bran), licorice, Chinese yam and other traditional Chinese medicines, which has the effect of tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen, and opening the stomach and eliminating food.
Ginseng Tablets for Strengthening the Spleen mainly treats conditions caused by spleen deficiency and dampness, such as loose food (thin and unformed feces), vomiting or diarrhea, distention and fullness of the epigastrium (abdomen), and weakness of the limbs. For safety, this product is contraindicated for those who are allergic to it, and should not be used with caution by allergy sufferers and patients with colds.
2. Ginseng Spleen Pill: It is a corrective medicine containing ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried in bran), Poria and other traditional Chinese medicines, which has the effect of benefiting qi and tonifying blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart, and can be used for treatment of deficiency of qi and blood, palpitation, insomnia, and lack of energy.
Attention should be paid to the fact that it is not recommended for those who are physically strong and solid, and it is not suitable for those who are taking quinquefolium, wulingzhi, saponaria or its preparations, cold and flu medicines, as well as radish and tea at the same time.
3. Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephalae: as a corrective medicine, it contains ginseng, poria, atractylodes macrocephala (fried), yam, white lentils (fried) and other traditional Chinese medicines, which have the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach and benefiting the lungs and qi, which is helpful for improving the weakness of the spleen and stomach, loose bowels, shortness of breath and coughing, and tiredness and weakness of the limbs. In addition, this product should not be taken by patients with fever and cold, and if the symptoms are not relieved after 4 weeks of taking the medicine, prompt medical attention should be sought.
For medication safety, the specific use of the above proprietary Chinese medicines should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, do not blindly use their own medication.