Composition of Xiao Chaihu Granules

Xiao Chaihu Granules is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat influenza, pharyngitis or children's colds. It is made based on Xiao Chaihu Decoction, a famous classical Chinese medicine prescription. It is mainly composed of bupleurum, pinellia, bupleurum, licorice, ginger slices, red dates, etc. The therapeutic drug acts to tonify the body's heat, dissipate heat, and soothe the liver and stomach. It is mainly used to treat symptoms of exogenous cold, and the symptoms include: alternating chills and fever, fullness and pain in the chest and flanks, poor appetite, nausea, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, etc. The dosage is to take with boiled water, 2-4 grams at a time, 3 times a day.

Xiao Chaihu Granules are made from a combination of therapeutic drugs such as bupleurum, bupleurum, ginseng, licorice, pinellia, ginger slices, and red dates. It mainly treats Shaoyang syndrome of typhoid fever. Common symptoms include alternating chills and fever, chest and rib discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, bitter taste in the mouth, dry mouth, dizziness, thin white tongue coating, deep pulse, and fever. Bupleurum is light, clearing, ascending and dispersing, which can penetrate the evil in the Shaoyang semi-surface and relieve the stagnation of Qi; Bupleurum can clear the heat in the Shaoyang semi-interior; Pinellia and ginger can harmonize the stomach and reduce counterflow; Wild ginseng and red dates can strengthen the spleen and replenish blood.

The main contraindication of Xiao Chaihu Granules is that patients who have skin allergies to the ingredients of the therapeutic drugs should not take it. Xiao Chaihu Granules contain a variety of effective ingredients. People who have side effects or are allergic to any of the ingredients should not take it. This medicine has the effect of reducing fever, but it is only applicable to patients with low fever. It should not be used for patients with high fever as much as possible, as it may not have a significant effect. For special groups, such as people with severe liver and kidney dysfunction, children, and pregnant women, it is also prohibited to use.

Xiao Chaihu Granules can be used for patients with wind-heat colds. It is generally recommended to take it about 1 hour after a meal. Xiao Chaihu Granules can improve various symptoms caused by fever and colds, such as loss of appetite, bitter taste in the mouth, bad breath, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, dry mouth, etc. Xiao Chaihu Granules also have a certain antipyretic effect. During the use period, it is important to note that Xiao Chaihu Granules should not be used by patients with colds. Do not smoke or drink during the medication period, and do not eat spicy, greasy, or cold foods.

If the symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine for 3 days, you need to see a doctor immediately for examination and treatment. Xiao Chaihu Granules is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine prescription, which has the functions of tonifying deficiency, dissipating heat, soothing the liver and stomach. It contains a variety of Chinese herbal medicines such as bupleurum, bupleurum, and codonopsis. It is generally recommended to be taken after meals, which can reduce the irritation of the drug on the gastrointestinal mucosa and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms.