What are the Chinese patent medicines for eliminating cold and dampness?

Living in a humid place for a long time will cause great trouble to the body. Cold invasion is a disease in traditional Chinese medicine. Fortunately, our bodies are highly adaptable and have a certain degree of adjustment capabilities, so we can effectively eliminate cold and dampness with the help of some external methods. Under normal circumstances, people can take some Chinese patent medicines to achieve this goal. So, what are the Chinese patent medicines for removing cold and dampness?

Chinese patent medicine for strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: Jianpi Pills

Jianpi Pills are a well-known medicine for digestion and relieving constipation, and are named after their function of strengthening the spleen and eliminating food. It is based on the "Jianpi Pills" recipe in Volume 5 of "Zhengzhi Zhunsheng: Leifang" by Wang Kentang of the Ming Dynasty. It is a sister recipe of Baohe Pills and is most commonly used for pediatric indigestion. In addition, it is also used for chronic gastritis, gastric neurosis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic enteritis, etc.

【Ingredients】Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried), Tangerine peel, Citrus aurantium (fried), Crataegus pinnatifida (fried), Malt (fried).

[Explanation of the prescription] In the prescription, Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala are used to nourish the spleen and stomach to facilitate digestion; Hawthorn fruit and malt are used to help digestion and eliminate stagnation; Tangerine peel and Citrus aurantium are used to regulate Qi and harmonize the stomach. The combination of these medicines can nourish the spleen and stomach, regulate qi and remove stagnation, and is extremely suitable for the syndrome of spleen deficiency and food accumulation.

【Functions and indications】Strengthens the spleen and stimulates appetite. It is used for weak spleen and stomach, abdominal distension, poor appetite and loose stools.

Traditional Chinese medicine for strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: Muxiang Shunqi Pills

【Ingredients】：Aucklandia lappa, processed Citrus aurantium (fruit), dried orange peel, Cyperus rotundus (vinegar-processed), Areca catechu, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried), Amomum villosum, Magnolia officinalis (processed), Licorice root, Citrus aurantium (fried).

【Functions and indications】Promotes the flow of qi and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen and harmonizes It is mainly used to treat chest and diaphragm fullness, abdominal distension and pain, vomiting, nausea, belching and poor appetite.

Chinese patent medicine for strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: Fuzi Lizhong Pills

【Ingredients】: Aconite (processed), Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried), dried ginger, and liquorice.

【Functions and indications】Warms the middle and strengthens the spleen. It is used for symptoms such as spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, cold pain in the abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea, and cold hands and feet.

Traditional Chinese medicine for strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: Shenling Baizhu Pills

This prescription is a representative prescription for treating diarrhea due to spleen deficiency. It is used for increased frequency of bowel movements due to eating a little greasy food or eating a little more, accompanied by undigested food, loose stools, prolonged and recurrent bowel movements, reduced appetite, abdominal distension and discomfort after eating, sallow complexion, fatigue, pale tongue with white coating, and a thready and weak pulse.

【Ingredients】Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Chinese yam, lotus seed, white hyacinth bean, Coix seed, Amomum villosum, Platycodon grandiflorum, Licorice, and Jujube.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the spleen and stomach, and benefits the lung qi. It is used for weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, loose stools, shortness of breath, cough, and fatigue of limbs. Invigorate Qi and strengthen the spleen, dissipate dampness and stop diarrhea

Chinese patent medicine for strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: Guipi Pills

【Ingredients】 Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried), roasted Astragalus membranaceus, roasted Licorice root, Poria cocos, Polygala tenuifolia (processed), Ziziphus jujuba seeds (fried), Longan pulp, Angelica sinensis, Costus root, Jujube (pitted).

【Functions and indications】Replenishes Qi and strengthens the spleen, nourishes blood and calms the mind. It is used for deficiency of both heart and spleen, shortness of breath, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, limb fatigue, loss of appetite, metrorrhagia and bloody stool.