Proprietary Chinese Medicines for Strengthening the Spleen, Dispelling Dampness and Clearing Heat

Proprietary Chinese medicines that strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness (by tonifying the spleen to expel dampness) and clear heat include Heat-clearing and Dampness-clearing Granules and Compound Xianhecao Enteritis Capsules. 1. Heat-clearing and dampness-eliminating granules: this medicine is composed of Radix Codonopsis pilosulae, Radix et Rhizoma Pinelliae, Radix Astragali, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, etc., which has the efficacy of clearing away heat and dispelling dampness, benefiting the vital energy and generating fluids (by tonifying the vital energy to promote the production of fluids), and is mainly used in the treatment of fatigue of the limbs, loss of appetite, heat and dryness of mouth caused by summer-dampness. The adverse effects of this drug are not clear, but it is contraindicated in diabetic patients. 2. Compound Xianhecao enteritis capsule: the drug is composed of Xianhecao, Huanglian, Muxiang, Cicada metamorphosis, Calamus, Platycodonopsis, etc., has the effect of clearing away heat and drying dampness (clearing away heat and drying dampness), strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and can be used for the treatment of diarrhea and diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and dampness and heat, diarrhea and not refreshing, loose stools, less food and tiredness, abdominal distension and abdominal pain and other diseases. The adverse effects of the drug are not clear, but it is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women. If necessary, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for consultation and treatment under the guidance of a professional physician for evidence-based treatment.