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Ruanjian Koufuye (Ruanjian Oral Liquid) is an anti-cancer Chinese patent medicine. Its composition is: Baifuzi (processed Typhonii Rhizoma), Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma), Chonglou (Paridis Rhizoma), Banzhilian (Scutellariae Barbatae Herba), Shandougen (Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix), Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Flos), Banlangen (Isatidis Radix), Shancigu (Cremastrae/Pleione Pseudobulbus), Yanhusuo (vinegar-processed Corydalis), Yimucao…

Ruhe Sanjie Pian is a modern Chinese patent medicine listed in the national medical-insurance formulary. Its ingredients are: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Huangqi (Astragalus), Yujin (Curcumae Radix), Guangcigu (Cremastrae/Pleione Pseudobulbus), Lulu (Rhapontici seu Echinopsis Radix), Kunbu (Eckloniae/Thallus), Haizao (Sargassum), Yinyanghuo (Epimedii Herba),…

Ruzengning Pian (or Ruzengning Jiaonang) is a modern Chinese patent medicine. Its ingredients are: Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium), Yinyanghuo (Epimedii Herba), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus), and Tubimu (Bolbostematis Rhizoma). Ruzengning is available on the market in tablet and capsule forms.

The influenza now spreading rapidly nationwide has infected many friends, and the number of people consulting me about this cold has suddenly risen sharply. I myself am simultaneously juggling work, preparing for the college entrance exam (gaokao), and have caught the flu, so my physical…

Jinfukang Koufuye (Jinfukang Oral Liquid) is a Chinese patent medicine produced by several manufacturers in China and is covered by medical insurance; its indication is non-small cell lung cancer. Its composition is: Huangqi (Astragalus), Beishashen (Glehniae/Radix), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Nuzhenzi (Ligustri Lucidi…

Jinpu Jiaonang (Jinpu Capsule) is an anti-cancer Chinese patent medicine. Its composition is: Rengong Niuhuang (artificial bovis calculus), Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Flos), Wugong (Scolopendra), Chuanshanjia (Manis Squama), Chansu (Bufonis Venenum), Pugongying (Taraxaci Herba), Banzhilian (Scutellariae Barbatae Herba), Shancigu (Cremastrae/Pleione Pseudobulbus), Ezhu (Curcumae Rhizoma), Baihuasheshecao (Hedyotidis Herba),…

The influenza currently spreading across the country is particularly harsh on patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and those with weakened immunity, so everyone should take precautions. The pathogens in this wave are complex: although influenza A virus is dominant in the population, many…

Gongliuxiao Jiaonang (Gongliuxiao Capsule) is a modern Chinese patent medicine developed for treating gynecological tumors. It is manufactured and marketed by several Chinese pharmaceutical companies and can be purchased at pharmacies nationwide or through online pharmacies. Gongliuxiao Capsule is composed of Shu Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix…

Prescriptions for Universal Relief (Pu Ji Fang) contains a formula called Bianxue San (Blood-in-Stool Powder). Its composition is: carbonized human hair (Xue Yu Tan, i.e. huifa tan) 5 qian (15 g), Platycladi Cacumen (cebaiye) and Celosiae Cristatae Flos (jiguanhua), each 1 liang (30 g). The…

Unnoticed, 2024 has passed and we have welcomed 2025. This year, my official WeChat account and personal website also enter their tenth year. Ten years ago, when I decided to open the official account and build a personal website to publish my daily writing, I…