Bronchitis is a very common disease that can be triggered by factors such as smoke, dust, air pollution, and smoking. Chuanbei is a commonly used medicine for cough and phlegm. Can Chuanbei treat bronchitis?
Does Chuanbei treat bronchitis?
It has a certain therapeutic effect.
In Western medicine, bronchitis is divided into acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis, mainly caused by repeated infections of bacteria and viruses. Typical symptoms include cough, sputum, wheezing, and recurrent attacks. Traditional Chinese medicine regards bronchitis as a type of cough, which can be classified into various types such as wind-cold, wind-heat, dryness, yin deficiency, phlegm-dampness, and phlegm-heat.
Chuanbei is a precious Chinese medicinal material with a sweet and slightly bitter taste. It is cool in nature and has the effects of moistening the lungs, stopping cough, and clearing heat and phlegm. It can be used to treat various types of hot cough, such as cough due to lung dryness, yin deficiency, and wind-heat. Therefore, besides treating cough caused by wind-cold, Chuanbei also has a certain therapeutic effect on bronchitis caused by other types.
Is Chuanbei effective for treating bronchitis?
The therapeutic effect of single herbal medicine is limited.
Although Chuanbei has a certain therapeutic effect on bronchitis, using Chuanbei alone can only relieve cough and phlegm symptoms and cannot cure the disease. If you want to treat bronchitis, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor for diagnosis and treatment and use Chuanbei in combination with other medications.
What should be noted when taking Chuanbei for bronchitis?
1. Not suitable for wind-cold cough.
Traditional Chinese medicine classifies bronchitis into various types, one of which is wind-cold attacking the lungs, also known as wind-cold cough. Chuanbei is not suitable for wind-cold cough because its medicinal properties are sweet and cool, and it is suitable for treating hot cough. Taking Chuanbei may aggravate cough symptoms in patients with wind-cold cough.
2. Not suitable for spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.
Chuanbei has a sweet and cool nature, so it is not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold. Otherwise, its cooling properties may stimulate the intestines and stomach, leading to symptoms such as cold hands and feet, loose stools, and indigestion, worsening spleen deficiency symptoms.
3. Avoid excessive dosage.
The recommended dosage of Chuanbei is generally 3-9 grams. Although it does not have obvious toxic side effects, it should not be taken in large quantities. Taking a large amount of Chuanbei, which has a sweet and cool nature, may stimulate the intestines and stomach, causing discomfort. For patients with bronchitis, it is recommended to consult a doctor for the specific dosage.
4. Not suitable for long-term use.
Chuanbei is generally not recommended for long-term use because its cooling properties may damage the body's yang energy. It is recommended to stop taking Chuanbei after symptoms improve. For patients with bronchitis, the duration of Chuanbei use should be followed according to the doctor's advice.
How to take Chuanbei?
Chuanbei drink
Ingredients: 3 grams of Chuanbei, honey as needed.
Instructions:
1. Crush Chuanbei into fine powder.
2. Put the Chuanbei powder into a cup and add warm water. Stir well.
3. Add honey and stir. Drink it.
Chuanbei stewed pear
Ingredients: 3 grams of Chuanbei, 1 pear, rock sugar as needed.
Instructions:
1. Grind Chuanbei into fine powder. Wash the pear.
2. Cut off the top of the pear and keep it as a lid.
3. Remove the pear core and place Chuanbei and rock sugar inside. Cover with the lid.
4. Place the pear in a stewing pot and stew it in a water bath for about 2 hours.
5. Let it cool slightly before consuming.
What should be noted for bronchitis?
1. Be cautious about living habits and avoid wind and cold.
Bronchitis patients should not suddenly take off their clothes or expose themselves to fans or air conditioning when sweating or in hot weather. This can easily cause external wind and cold to invade the body, leading to bronchitis.
2. The living environment should be clean.
The living environment of bronchitis patients should be clean and tidy with a certain level of humidity. Avoid dust, cotton fibers, or other harmful gases, as these irritants may cause bronchial edema and congestion, increasing the chance of bronchial infection and causing cough and sputum symptoms.
3. Develop the habit of drinking tea.
Tea contains a large amount of theophylline, which can relax smooth muscles. Drinking tea regularly can relieve bronchial spasms and alleviate discomforts such as wheezing and coughing in bronchial patients.
4. Stick to physical exercises.
Bronchitis patients should engage in appropriate physical exercises such as swimming, jogging, tai chi, and gymnastics. Moderate exercise can help improve lung ventilation, enhance respiratory efficiency, and strengthen the body's resistance to diseases. However, it is important to avoid exercising during acute bronchitis attacks.
