Title: What Chinese medicine can disperse lymph nodes? Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and analysis of traditional Chinese medicine
Recently, lymph node health has become one of the hot topics on social platforms, especially traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) conditioning methods. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the traditional Chinese medicine plan for scattered lymph nodes for you, and present it in structured data.
1. Ranking of popular health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Hot search index | associated diseases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | swollen lymph nodes | 8,920,000 | Pharyngitis/immune diseases |
| 2 | Chinese medicine for dispersing knots | 5,430,000 | Thyroid nodules |
| 3 | Prunella vulgaris effect | 3,210,000 | lymphatic system disease |
2. Lymph node problems in traditional Chinese medicine theory
Traditional Chinese medicine classifies enlarged lymph nodes into the category of "scrofula" and believes that it is mostly related to qi stagnation, blood stasis, and phlegm-damp condensation. The treatment principle is to soothe the liver and relieve stagnation, resolve phlegm and dissipate stagnation. The following traditional Chinese medicine combinations are commonly used:
| Chinese medicine name | Meridian tropism of nature and flavor | Main functions | modern research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prunella vulgaris | Bitter, pungent and cold, returns to liver meridian | Clear liver and dissipate stagnation, reduce swelling and relieve pain | Contains prunellavitin, inhibits lymphoid proliferation |
| Forsythia | Bitter and slightly cold, returns to the lung and heart meridian | Clear away heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and dissipate stagnation | Inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus |
| Fritillary fritillary | Bitter and cold, returns to the lung and heart meridian | Resolving phlegm and dispersing stagnation, clearing away heat and relieving cough | Contains Fritillaria, which reduces inflammatory factors |
3. Analysis of Popular Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas
Based on the popular dispersion recipes recently on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, we have sorted out the following three high-profile combinations:
| Recipe name | Composition of drugs | Usage and dosage | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaoxuan Tang | Prunella vulgaris 15g + Scrophulariaceae 12g + oyster 30g | Decoction in water and take 2 times | swollen lymph nodes in neck |
| loose knot tea | Dandelion 10g + tangerine peel 6g + rose 5g | 1 dose of tea substitute daily | mild lymphadenitis |
| Powder for external application | Grind equal parts of Cortex Phellodendron + Angelica dahurica into powder | Apply vinegar to the affected area externally | acute lymphadenitis |
4. Precautions for use
1. Treatment based on syndrome differentiation is required: for phlegm-dampness type, Pinellia ternata and Poria cocos are suitable; for blood stasis type, Salvia miltiorrhiza and Chuanxiong are suitable.
2. Pregnant women are prohibited from using drugs that can break blood and dissipate stagnation, such as Sanlang and Curcuma.
3. If the swelling lasts for more than 2 weeks or is accompanied by fever, timely medical treatment is required.
5. Latest suggestions from experts (updated in 2023)
The "Guidelines for Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymph Node Diseases" recently released by the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes:
| installment | Treatment principles | Recommended medicine |
|---|---|---|
| acute phase | Mainly clearing away heat and detoxifying | Honeysuckle + Isatis root |
| Chronic phase | Focus on strengthening the body and dispersing knots | Astragalus + Cat Claw |
Conclusion: The treatment of lymph node problems with traditional Chinese medicine must be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors. The data in this article come from the database of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the hot search lists of major platforms, and are for reference only. Maintaining good work and rest habits, coupled with moderate exercise, is the fundamental way to prevent lymph node problems.
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