In the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, there are many ancient prescriptions that have been passed down for thousands of years and are still widely used today. Among them, Xiaoyao Pill, Gui Spleen Pill and Liuwei Dihuang Pill are three highly regarded classic recipes. Originally, they had their own clear indications, but with the deepening of modern medical research, people found that these old drugs have many new uses and can improve some common modern diseases. The traditional uses and modern new applications of these three drugs will be described in detail**.
Xiaoyao Pill, formerly known as Xiaoyaosan, was first seen in the Song Dynasty's "Taiping Huimin and Pharmacy Formula". This recipe is mainly composed of Bupleurum, Angelica, White Peony, Atractylodes, etc., which has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, nourishing blood and strengthening the spleen. Traditionally, Xiaoyao Pill is mainly used for menstrual irregularities, breast tenderness, dizziness and other symptoms caused by liver stagnation and blood deficiency.
However, modern medical research has shown that Xiaoyao Pill also has a good effect on mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. This is because ingredients such as Bupleurum in Xiaoyao Pill are able to regulate the central nervous system and improve emotional state. In addition, Xiaoyao Pill has also been found to be able to assist ** chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and other diseases, and its effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression helps to improve liver function.
Gui Spleen Pill, the name of the formula comes from the "Introduction to Medicine" of the Ming Dynasty. The medicine is mainly composed of Codonopsis, Atractylodes, Astragalus, Licorice, etc., which has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, nourishing blood and soothing the nerves. Traditionally, Gui Spleen Pill is mainly used for heart palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, lack of food and fatigue caused by heart and spleen deficiency.
In recent years, Gui Spleen Pill has been found to have significant effects on improving chronic fatigue syndrome, neurasthenia and other diseases in clinical application. The ingredients in Gui Spleen Pills, such as Codonopsis and Astragalus, can enhance the body's immunity and improve the body's ability to resist fatigue. At the same time, Gui Spleen Pill can also improve sleep quality, and has a good alleviating effect on symptoms such as insomnia and dreaminess caused by neurasthenia.
Liuwei Dihuang Pill, also known as Dihuang Pill, was first recorded in the Song Dynasty's "Pediatric Drug Certificate Straight Formula". The medicine is composed of rehmannia rehmannia, dogwood, yam, Ze Yuan, etc., and has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidney. Traditionally, Liuwei Dihuang Pill is mainly used for waist and knee soreness, dizziness, tinnitus, bone steaming hot flashes and other symptoms caused by insufficient kidney yin.
Modern studies have found that Liuwei Dihuang Pill also has a positive effect on improving menopausal syndrome, diabetes, hypertension and other diseases. The ingredients in Liuwei Rehmannia Pills, such as Rehmannia Rehmannia and Cornus officinalis, can regulate the endocrine system and relieve symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats in menopausal women.
At the same time, Liuwei Dihuang Pill can also improve insulin sensitivity and help control blood sugar levels. For patients with high blood pressure, the effect of Liuwei Dihuang Pill on nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney can assist in lowering blood pressure and improving symptoms such as dizziness and palpitations caused by high blood pressure.
Xiaoyao Pill, Gui Spleen Pill and Liuwei Dihuang Pill, three ancient Chinese patent medicines, have shown new vitality and value in the context of the new era. They not only play an important role in traditional indications, but are also found to have broader application prospects in modern medical research. The new uses of these old drugs not only enrich the best means of traditional Chinese medicine, but also provide more choices and thinking space for modern medicine.