What traditional Chinese medicine should be taken for respiratory tract infection? Top 10 popular Chinese medicine recommendations and scientific combination guide
Recently, with the change of seasons and the arrival of high influenza season, topics related to respiratory tract infections have become the focus of hot discussion on the Internet. According to the statistics of hot search data in the past 10 days, the search volume for content about the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections with traditional Chinese medicine has increased by 210% year-on-year. This article will combine the latest hot topics and compile authoritative Chinese medicine plans for you.
1. Top 5 topics related to respiratory infections that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| Ranking | Topic keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mycoplasma pneumonia Chinese medicine prescription | 9,850,000 | Weibo/Douyin |
| 2 | Lianhua Qingwen Alternative | 7,620,000 | Xiaohongshu/Zhihu |
| 3 | Diet therapy for respiratory tract infections in children | 6,930,000 | Mom Network/Baby Tree |
| 4 | Chinese medicine for post-COVID-19 cough | 5,470,000 | Baidu Tieba |
| 5 | Chinese medicine atomization therapy | 4,850,000 | Professional medical forum |
2. Recommendation of traditional Chinese medicine for different symptoms
According to the latest "Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevention and Treatment Plan for Respiratory Infections" released by the National Health Commission and combined with clinical medication data from tertiary hospitals, the following symptomatic Chinese medicines have been sorted out:
| Symptom type | Core Chinese Medicine | Compatibility suggestions | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever and headache | Honeysuckle, Forsythia | With kudzu root and mint | Adults and children over 6 years old |
| Cough with yellow phlegm | Scutellaria baicalensis, mulberry bark | With almonds and Fritillaria | Patients with phlegm-heat syndrome |
| Dry cough without phlegm | Ophiopogon japonicus, Adenophora japonicus | Served with Sichuan clams and loquat leaves | Those with dry cough due to yin deficiency |
| Sore throat and hoarseness | Isatis root, Platycodon grandiflorum | Served with Pangdahai and licorice | Teachers, hosts, etc. |
| Congested nose and runny nose | Xinyi, Xanthium | With Angelica dahurica and Fangfeng | Use with caution if you have allergies |
3. Medication precautions for special groups
1.Pregnant women group: Avoid using blood-activating herbs such as safflower and peach kernels, and recommend mild formulas such as light tempeh and perilla leaves.
2.Medication for children: According to data from the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, special dosages are recommended for children under 3 years old. Common safe medicinal materials include:
| age stage | Recommended medicinal materials | Maximum daily dosage |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 years old | Bamboo leaves, rushes | 3g |
| 1-3 years old | Tangerine peel, Poria cocos | 6g |
| 3-6 years old | Hawthorn, malt | 9g |
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Diet Therapy Combination Plan
Based on the recent "Medicinal Diet" topic with over a million likes on Douyin, we recommend 3 popular dietary remedies:
1.Sydney Sichuan Bean Soup: 1 Sydney pear + 3g Sichuan clam powder + appropriate amount of rock sugar, steamed over water, suitable for people with dry cough.
2.Honeysuckle Mint Tea: Honeysuckle 5g + mint leaves 3g + a little honey, brew as tea to relieve sore throat.
3.Perilla ginger soup: 10g fresh perilla leaves + 3 slices of ginger + 5 red dates, boil in water and drink, for colds caused by wind and cold.
5. Usage taboos and precautions
1. Avoid spicy and greasy food while taking the medicine to avoid reducing the efficacy of the medicine.
2. The effective period of traditional Chinese medicine is usually 3-5 days. If symptoms worsen, you should seek medical treatment in time.
3. According to the latest warning from the State Food and Drug Administration, avoid mixing toxic medicinal materials such as aconite and aconitum on your own.
4. Chinese medicine and Western medicine need to be taken 2 hours apart, especially antibiotics.
Recent Baidu Health big data shows that the correct use of traditional Chinese medicine can shorten the course of respiratory infections by 30%-40%. It is recommended to choose a suitable plan according to your personal constitution under the guidance of a practicing Chinese medicine practitioner. If serious symptoms such as persistent high fever and shortness of breath occur, you should immediately go to a regular medical institution for treatment.
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