What Chinese medicine should I take if I have phlegm in my throat? Recommendations and detailed explanations of the 10 most popular Chinese medicinal materials
Among the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet recently, "How to treat phlegm in the throat" has become the focus of searches. Based on the data analysis of major platforms in the past 10 days, we have compiled the most popular traditional Chinese medicine solutions to help you scientifically reduce phlegm and relieve cough.
1. Top 5 most popular phlegm-reducing traditional Chinese medicines on the Internet
| Ranking | Chinese medicine name | Hot search index | Main functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritillary fritillary | 985,000 | Moisten the lungs and resolve phlegm, clear away heat and dissipate stagnation |
| 2 | Platycodon | 762,000 | Xuanfei, throat, expectorant and pus |
| 3 | loquat leaves | 658,000 | Clears the lungs, relieves cough, harmonizes the stomach and lowers qi |
| 4 | tangerine peel | 534,000 | Regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and resolve phlegm |
| 5 | Pinellia ternata | 471,000 | Dry dampness and resolve phlegm, lower qi and stop vomiting |
2. Compatibility scheme of traditional Chinese medicine for different phlegm qualities
| Sputum type | Characteristic expression | Recommended recipe | Usage and dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| White phlegm (cold phlegm) | Thin phlegm, white color, chills | 6g tangerine peel + 3 slices of ginger + 10g poria | Decoction in water, 1 dose daily |
| Yellow phlegm (hot phlegm) | Thick yellow phlegm and sore throat | Fritillaria fritillaris 6g+mulberry bark 10g+scutellaria baicalensis 6g | Decoction in water or grind into powder and take as a drink |
| Sticky phlegm (dry phlegm) | Difficult to cough with less phlegm and thick phlegm | Ophiopogon japonicus 10g+lily 10g+loquat leaves 6g | Take it as tea or decoction |
3. Recently popular Chinese herbal tea recipes
According to popular shares on Xiaohongshu, Douyin and other platforms, the following three phlegm-reducing tea drinks have recently received over 500,000 likes:
| Tea name | Material ratio | Preparation method | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanbai lung nourishing tea | 100g white radish + 1 pear + 15g lily | Cut the ingredients into cubes and boil over low heat for 20 minutes. | Dry cough with little phlegm |
| Shuangchen Huatan Drink | 5g tangerine peel + 3g old tea + appropriate amount of honey | Boil water and simmer for 10 minutes | People with excessive phlegm and chest tightness |
| Kumquat and mint drink | 6 kumquats + 3g mint leaves + a little rock sugar | Crush the kumquats and cook with the ingredients for 15 minutes | People with sore throat |
4. Precautions for using traditional Chinese medicine to resolve phlegm
1.Syndrome differentiation and medication: It is necessary to distinguish between cold and heat, deficiency and excess, and incorrect medication may aggravate symptoms.
2.Taboo for special groups: Pregnant women should use Pinellia ternata and Sichuan Fritillaria with caution; the dosage for children should be halved.
3.drug interactions: Take Western cough medicines at least 2 hours apart
4.Treatment course control: Generally, it should be taken continuously for no more than 7 days. If the symptoms are not relieved, you need to seek medical treatment.
5. Expert advice
Professor Wang from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine recently pointed out in a health lecture: "Modern people's phlegm problems are mostly related to air-conditioned environments and spicy diets. In addition to drug treatment, it is recommended to drink 1500ml of warm water every day, combined with abdominal breathing exercises, to improve the phlegm-resolving effect."
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023. The data sources include Baidu Index, Weibo Hot Search, Douyin Health List and other platforms. Please consult a licensed Chinese medicine practitioner for specific medication.
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