The efficacy of Fangfeng Tongsheng Pill is to detoxify the epidermis and clear away heat and toxins (removing heat, toxins and evil qi from the body). The medicine does not have the efficacy of dispelling dampness, therefore the medicine cannot cure heavy dampness.
Fangfeng Tongsheng Pill is composed of ephedra, fengfeng, angelica, white peony, rhubarb, gardenia, mangosteen, talcum, gypsum and other traditional Chinese medicines. It is mainly used for the treatment of external cold and internal heat, both external and internal real evidence, symptoms of cold (fear of cold), heat, dry throat, headache, short red urine (small amount of urine, dark yellow color), stool dry and difficult to go down, wind rash and wet sores.
Generally, Fangfeng Tongsheng Pill is not used to treat heavy dampness. For those with heavy dampness, more expectorants are used. The adverse reactions and contraindications of Fangfeng Tongsheng Pill are not clear.
Before taking Fangfeng Tongsheng Pill, you need to ask your doctor for identification and take it under the doctor’s guidance, not blindly self-medication.