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In recent years, the frequent occurrence of respiratory diseases has attracted a lot of attention. In particular, the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic has highlighted the threat of respiratory diseases to human beings. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will introduce some commonly used ingredients and formulas in Chinese medicine based on the theory of Chinese medicine to help you enhance your resistance and prevent the occurrence of respiratory diseases.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that respiratory diseases are mostly caused by the invasion of external evils such as wind chill and wind heat, and internal causes are also involved. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes balance and harmony, and improves the body's resistance by regulating the imbalance of yin and yang inside and outside the human body, so as to prevent and improve respiratory diseases.
First of all, we can start from the diet and choose some ingredients that are antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and improve immunity. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, ginger and garlic are called "exotic herbs" because of their pungent and warm yang, evil spirits and detoxification. Regular consumption of ginger and garlic can improve the body's resistance and reduce the occurrence of respiratory diseases such as colds.
At the same time, some ingredients that have the effects of nourishing yin and reducing fire, clearing heat and detoxifying are also very suitable for preventing respiratory diseases. For example, pears have the effect of moisturizing dryness, clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, and regular consumption can keep the respiratory tract moist and reduce the chance of viral infection. Chrysanthemum and honeysuckle have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing fire and nourishing yin, and are often used to make tea and drink, which is helpful for clearing heat and reducing fire and preventing respiratory diseases.
In addition, there are many classic prescriptions in TCM for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases. For example, ephedra soup is a prescription for colds, coughs and other respiratory diseases, in which ephedra can disperse wind evil, dispel cold, and snoreCombined with cinnamon branches, almonds and other medicines, it can dispel cold in warmth, dissolve phlegm and relieve cough. Anti-mildew capsule is used for the prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infection, its main ingredients are Chinese herbal medicines such as Coptis chinensis and Phellodendron chinensis, which have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying and antiviral. These formulas have been proven by generations of physicians to effectively enhance the body's immunity and prevent the occurrence of respiratory diseases.
In order to enhance immunity, in addition to dietary conditioning, traditional Chinese medicine also emphasizes the regulation of an individual's psychological state. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that poor mood can lead to stagnation of qi and blood stagnation, which will affect the operation of immunity. Therefore, we should maintain a good attitude, face the pressure of life and work positively, and maintain a good mood, which will help strengthen our resistance and prevent respiratory diseases.
In short, to deal with respiratory diseases, we can combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, through the regulation of diet, choose antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-improving ingredients, and commonly use some classic Chinese medicine prescriptions, while maintaining a good attitude and enhancing resistance. In this way, we will be better able to prevent and respond to respiratory diseases and protect our health.
Health References:
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