Should we stock up on the “oral liquid” that’s very popular recently?

Should we stock up on the “oral liquid” that’s very popular recently ?

Speaking of the recent epidemic, mycoplasma pneumonia has taken the lead in becoming a hot topic, and related topics have been high on the screens of major self-media. As the disease progresses, the number of people infected with mycoplasma pneumonia is increasing, and adults in some areas have also been diagnosed, and the susceptible population has gradually developed from children to adults. At the same time, there has been a "crazy rush for Chinese patent medicines" on the market, and fresh bamboo sap and compound fresh bamboo sap liquid have been pushed to the hot search. What are the magical effects of these two medicines? The following editor will answer your doubts.

01The difference between fresh bamboo sap and compound fresh bamboo sap liquid

1. Different ingredients. Fresh bamboo sap is just a Chinese medicine. Take fresh bamboo, split it and burn it on fire. The collected liquid is bamboo sap. Compound fresh bamboo sap liquid contains fresh bamboo sap, houttuynia cordata, pinellia tuber, ginger, loquat leaf, platycodon grandiflorum, mint and other medicines. It is a Chinese medicine formula.

2. Different effects and indications. Fresh bamboo sap is a light yellow to reddish brown liquid with a cold nature and sweet taste. It has the effects of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, calming the nerves and opening the orifices. It is used to treat heat phlegm congestion, stroke and phlegm. The compound fresh bamboo sap liquid not only contains fresh bamboo sap that clears heat and resolves phlegm, but also contains houttuynia cordata that clears heat and detoxifies; pinellia tuber, loquat leaf and platycodon that dry dampness and resolve phlegm, moisten the lungs and relieve cough; ginger is used to descend qi and harmonize the stomach; mint is used to penetrate heat evil, and all the medicines are used together to play the role of clearing heat, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. It is mainly used for phlegm-heat cough, yellow and sticky phlegm and other symptoms.

It can be seen from this that pure fresh bamboo sap has a weaker effect in clearing heat and resolving phlegm, while compound fresh bamboo sap liquid is better in clearing heat, resolving phlegm and relieving cough.

02Precautions​

(1) Bamboo juice is a cold product and should not be used for patients with coughs caused by cold phlegm, wet phlegm, etc. Long-term use of bamboo juice can easily lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, and other gastrointestinal diseases.

(2) While taking this medicine, you should eat a light diet and avoid spicy, cold, greasy and other foods.

(3) Patients with spleen deficiency, loose stools, chronic cough due to yin deficiency, qi reversal or hemoptysis should not take this medicine.

(4) Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women should take the medicine as directed by a doctor and should not use it on their own.

(5) People with severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, etc. should take the medicine under the guidance of a professional doctor.

03Prevention methods

Experts point out that there is currently no vaccine to prevent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, and infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae does not provide lifelong immunity, and there is a possibility of reinfection. Conventional prevention of respiratory infectious diseases is also effective against Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, mainly including the following points:

① Avoid going to crowded places and wear a mask when going out;

② Open windows regularly for ventilation and keep the room clean;

③ Wash your hands frequently and pay attention to personal hygiene;

④ Balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, moderate exercise, and improve your immunity.

Finally, the editor reminds everyone that if you experience symptoms such as severe coughing, wheezing, rapid breathing, and persistent fever, you should seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying the disease.