Under the severe situation of the new crown epidemic, many residents have received "Chinese medicine" gift packages sent by the community, of which "Lianhua Qing plague" has received a lot of attention. And many residents are interested in "can you eat?" When to eat" also raises many questions.
The following is a popular science guide compiled by the reporter according to the information that has been released so far, please check it.
Can Lianhua Qing plague prevent covid-19?
Lianhua Qing plague, this lianhua is not a lotus flower. This is named after the main ingredients in the drug: forsythia and honeysuckle.
The infection of the new crown pneumonia Omiljung variant is a wet poison epidemic, which is a disease with wet and poison as the most important causes, and the method used is to detoxify heat, dissolve wet poison, and dispel stasis as the main treatment.
After new experiments have proved to have a good inhibitory effect on the Omilon virus, and also have a role in the cell damage caused by Omiljung, so Lianhua Qing plague granules (capsules) are listed as recommended drugs for the prevention and treatment of respiratory infectious diseases issued by the National Health Commission and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and are also used as the recommended drugs for the medical observation period of the national "New Coronavirus Pneumonia Diagnosis and Treatment Plan (Trial Ninth Edition)" and for mild and ordinary patients.
Since the therapeutic effect is so good, is it possible to prevent it by eating it?
Q: Can Lianhua Qing plague prevent COVID-19?
A: To be clear, oral administration in advance does not prevent COVID-19.
The drug is indicated for patients under medical observation who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and who are confirmed to be mild and normal, belonging to the lung fever and heat toxicity type. In addition, the effect of taking it varies from person to person, if the spleen and stomach deficiency of people, self-medication may lead to diarrhea, stool and other adverse reactions.
In addition, the reporter learned from the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine that at present, the asymptomatic infected people, mild and ordinary types in various places are mainly treated with traditional Chinese medicine, and the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine and traditional Chinese and Western medicine are used in severe and critical cases, and good results have been achieved.
According to experts, the key prescription drugs such as lung detoxification soup, wet septic poison formula, Xuan lung sepsis formula and Jinhua Qinggan granules, Lianhua Qing plague capsules (granules), and Hebijing injection in the ninth edition of the diagnosis and treatment plan are effective drugs for the treatment of asymptomatic infected patients and confirmed patients with new crown pneumonia of the Omiljung mutant strain.
Q: If the antigen is positive, can I take Lianhua Qing plague on my own?
A: First of all, positive antigen is not the primary criterion for confirming the diagnosis of COVID-19 patients, and a positive nucleic acid test for the new crown virus is the primary criterion for confirming the diagnosis.
It is not recommended if the antigen is positive but the public has not yet undergone a nucleic acid test and does not have symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, etc. You can take "Dragon Doctor Zhengqi Formula" or other traditional Chinese medicine treatments according to the three principles of spleen, dampness and heat removal.
According to the "Shanghai Novel Coronavirus Infection Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Expert Consensus (2022 Spring Edition)", it is recommended to use tea brewing recipes: honeysuckle 6g, reed root 6g, astragalus 9g, perilla leaf 3g, patchouli 3g, 1 dose of boiling water per day to brew tea substitutes, decoction can also be taken internally.
If the antigen is positive, the nucleic acid is not detected or the report is not reported, and fever, chills, muscle soreness, nasal congestion, cough, headache, dry throat and sore throat and other symptoms appear, lianhua qing plague can be taken; if the new crown has been diagnosed, it is recommended to take it according to the guidance of a doctor.
The difference between Lianhua Qingxiao granules and Lianhua Qingxiao capsules
At present, the main Lianhua Qingxiao drugs on the market are divided into Lianhua Qingxiao capsules and Lianhua Qingxiao granules, what is the difference and adaptation object of the two?
Q: What is the difference between the capsules and granules of Lianhua Qingpeng?
A: The capsules and granules of Lianhua Qingpeng are different dosage forms made of the same drug, which can make it more convenient and acceptable for patients of different ages and physiological conditions.
Granules need to be taken with warm water and are suitable for children and people with difficulty swallowing; capsules are wrapped in capsules to facilitate carrying. The capsule shell needs to reach the intestine and dissolve, release the drug, and is suitable for people with stomach discomfort and fear of irritation.
In terms of efficacy, the onset time of Lianhua Qingxiao granules is faster than that of the capsules, and the absorption is better; the Lianhua Qingxiao capsules are not as large as the particles because of the cover of the shell capsules, and it is better to take.
Q: What is the dosage of capsules and granules?
A: Lianhua Qing plague granules 6g /bag, rinse with warm water, take after meals. 1 sachet three times daily; Lianhua Qing plague capsules 0.35 g, oral, take after meals. Four capsules at a time. Three times daily.
Q: Is it suitable for everyone to take Lianhua Qing plague?
A: Lianhua Qing plague is mainly aimed at people who have symptoms such as fever or high fever, cold, muscle soreness, nasal congestion, cough, headache, dry throat and sore throat caused by heat poisoning the lungs. Mainly for clinical treatment, if there are the above clinical symptoms of the population in the early taking effect is better, the course of treatment is generally 7-10 days.
In addition, people who are allergic to Lianhua Qingpeng or Lianhua Qingpeng are contraindicated; it is not suitable for those with cold and wind. Patients with hypertension, heart disease, allergies, athletes, and menstrual women should use with caution. The drug does not contain obvious damage to the liver and kidney components, but uncontrolled liver and kidney dysfunction is serious to use with caution; Lianhua Qing plague contains ephedra, which has a hypertensive effect, and patients with hypertension and heart disease should be used with caution. Patients with liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease and other chronic diseases, children, pregnant women, lactating women, the elderly and frail, spleen deficiency and loose stool should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
How can I prevent coronavirus?
So what are the ways in which uninfected people can achieve the preventive effect?
According to the characteristics of the new crown disease in the spring, the National TCM Epidemic Prevention and Control Base (Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) recommends the following TCM epidemic prevention methods:
General population: recommended use of anti-epidemic strong drink: honeysuckle 6g, reed root 6g, astragalus 9g, perilla leaf 3g, Guangguanxiang 3g; Key groups (close contact, sub-close contact and frontline personnel of new crown epidemic prevention): raw astragalus 15g, Nansha ginseng 15g, skullcap 9g, loquat leaf 9g
Dosage: Depending on the conditions of domestic Chinese medicine decoction, Chinese medicine prevention tea can be soaked in boiling water, and tea substitutes can be frequently drunk; or one dose per day, decoction, 100ml each time, twice a day.
Notes:
1. The elderly, children, patients with chronic diseases and spleen and stomach cold, as well as those with special diseases or medications, should be used under the guidance of a physician;
2. Light diet during taking Chinese herbal tea. Eat less or avoid fried, smoked or spicy, greasy products; 3, pregnant women should use with caution;
4. Those who feel unwell during or after taking it should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor in time;
5. To prevent fever and respiratory symptoms during the period of taking prescription medication, the epidemic prevention staff should be reported in time.
At the same time, the reporter inquired about the content of the new coronavirus pneumonia diagnosis and treatment plan (trial ninth edition), which mentioned that the coronavirus is sensitive to ultraviolet rays and heat, so when going home or receiving foreign items, the following preparations are effective for the coronavirus:
Effective methods or preparations: 56 ° C for 30 minutes, ether, 75% ethanol (alcohol), chlorine-containing disinfectants (84 disinfectants), peracetic acid (acetic acid) and chloroform (chloroform) and other lipid solvents can effectively inactivate the virus, it should be noted that chlorhexidine (chlorhexidine) can not effectively inactivate the virus.
In addition, in addition to preventing tea drinking, maintaining a good work and mood, exercising diligently, etc. are all ways to enhance their own resistance.
Reporter: Hu Xinyu Intern: Wei Zhenghong
Editor: Wang Liying
Editor-in-Charge: BiDandan
Cover source: Infographic
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