Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Tablets

Symptoms:
Anemopyretic cold - 'heaty', feverish, tension headaches, cold sweats, sore throat with redness and swelling, cough with sticky or yellow phlegm, blocked nose with yellow mucus, persistent thirst, tongue ulcers, thick white-yellowish coating on the tongue.
 

Anemofrigid cold - severe cold spells, slightly 'heaty', no sweats, head and body aches, blocked nose with clear-watery mucus, cough with thin white phlegm, not specifically thirsty and prefer for hot drinks, thin white coating on the tongue.
 

Treatment Approach:
Anemopyretic cold - To primarily relieve exterior syndromes with cooling properties, commonly used remedies include Pudilan tablets and Xiaochaihu Granules.
 

Anemofrigid cold - The principle is to relieve exterior syndromes with warming properties, often using Mahuang Decoction and Guizhi Decoction

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):

• Holistic Approach: Views the body as an interconnected whole, addressing internal imbalances and deficiencies in vital energy (Qi).
• Treatment Methods: Uses herbal formulas, acupuncture, and massage tailored to individual symptoms. For example, Pudilan tablet is used for its anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects.
  Focus: Restores balance and enhances the body's natural defenses.
   

Western Medicine:

• Scientific Approach: Focuses on the virus itself, studying its structure and transmission.
  Treatment Methods: Relies on antiviral drugs, vaccines, and supportive care such as nutrient supplementation and oxygen therapy.
• Focus: Directly targets the virus to inhibit its replication and spread.
   

Both TCM and Western Medicine offer valuable strategies for combating flu viruses, each with distinct strengths.