Many people keep some commonly used medicines at home, such as amoxicillin, Xiaoyao Pills, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, etc. When they feel uncomfortable, they will take some medicine as needed. There are also some people who use these Chinese patent medicines to maintain their health, hoping to stay healthy and live a long life.

First of all, let me share with you the uses of these standing medicines at home. Symptomatic medicines can also protect health.

Xiaoyao Pills

According to the description on the drug instructions, Xiaoyao Pills are mainly used to regulate the liver, dredge liver qi and regulate qi and blood. A more common use is for women to lighten chloasma. Middle-aged women may be affected by endocrine disorders and qi and blood disorders, resulting in a lot of chloasma. Xiaoyao Pills can regulate blood circulation and regulate menstruation, and consistent use is also effective in fading spots.

Liuwei Dihuang Pills

A common medicine in men's homes, because of the "three tonics" and "three laxatives" in it, it can have a good conditioning effect and nourish the liver, kidneys, The spleen can also help improve insomnia, prevent stroke and other problems. When men have problems with kidney yin deficiency, such as five upset stomachs, fever, dizziness, soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, etc., they can use Liuwei Dihuang Pills to regulate their bodies.

Many people read this and think, I know all these uses, and I have prepared some medicines at home. But the problem that many people are facing now is that they have these medicines at home, but there is no situation where they are suitable for them. Is it true that these medicines are left to expire and then thrown away?

In fact, Xiaoyao Pills and Liuwei Dihuang Pills also have some other uses, and even old medicines at home can be put to new uses.

For example, for menopausal women, you can also insist on taking Xiaoyao Wan to regulate your body, which can better alleviate the symptoms of women's menopause. Problems such as insomnia and mood swings during menopause can also be improved due to the effect of Xiaoyao Pills on sorting out liver qi.

And some people have discovered that Liuwei Dihuang Pills can actually be used in conjunction with Xiaoyao Pills. Liuwei Dihuang Pills can regulate estrogen secretion in the human body, thereby helping women regulate menopausal symptoms. Xiaoyao Wan can also sort out liver qi and improve the discomfort caused by menopause.

In addition, patients with diabetes and liver disease can also insist on taking Liuwei Dihuang Pills to regulate their bodies. In the eyes of traditional Chinese medicine, the causes of diabetes are also related to kidney qi deficiency and body fluid imbalance. Liuwei Dihuang Pills can regulate this problem and is also beneficial to improving the symptoms of diabetes.

Liuwei Dihuang Pills itself also has the effect of improving arthritis. Many middle-aged and elderly people with arthritis need to take long-term glucocorticoids to stabilize their condition and improve their discomfort. However, eating too much will inevitably induce some bad effects, such as hormone disorders and other side effects. Moreover, the occurrence of osteoarthritis in many middle-aged and elderly people is also related to the body's weak kidney qi. Liuwei Dihuang Pills can nourish yin and strengthen the foundation, making up for the problem of insufficient essence.

If you have these two kinds of medicines at home and don’t know how to use them, you may be able to look at these new uses, and maybe you can also maximize the value of the medicines and avoid putting the medicines bought at home in vain. Expired, wasted. Of course, we do not encourage everyone to blindly buy these Chinese patent medicines for health maintenance, so as not to cause health damage due to contraindications and drug abuse, and the gain outweighs the loss.

After buying some medicines at home, I only took a few pills when I was sick. After I recovered, I just left them at home. No one would think about taking a few pills to "consume" them when I had nothing to do. these drugs.

Below, you can also look at the "expired medicines" and "idle medicines" at home to see what they can do to prevent the money spent from going to waste.

How to dispose of unused or expired medicines at home? Share some wonderful uses

First of all, the best way to deal with expired drugs is to recycle them at special drug recycling points, which can safely dispose of unused drugs and avoid problems of waste and drug abuse. . If you have such expired medicine at home, do not throw it directly into the trash can to avoid polluting the environment.

Secondly, there are some life tips for two special drugs.

After amoxicillin expires, you can use it as an antioxidant because it is rich in salicylic acid, which can have a bactericidal effect. Some newly transplanted flowers can be ground into powder with amoxicillin, and then mixed with water to water the flowers. This can shorten the time for the flowers to be potted, make the flowers more lush, and extend the shelf life of the flowers. The effect is also good. People who like to grow flowers can give it a try.

The second type is vitamin C supplements that many people will insist on taking. Although vitamin C can be obtained in daily diet, many people still take vitamin C to supplement nutrition. If you buy too much and keep it at home, it will easily expire. You can also melt the expired vitamin C in water and water the flowers directly. Whether it is jasmine, pothos or gardenia, you can water it with vitamin C melted into an aqueous solution, which is also helpful for keeping the flowers fresh.

People who have Xiaoyao Pills and Liuwei Dihuang Pills at home should pay attention. Even though they are old medicines, they can also be used in many new ways. If you have expired medicine at home, you should dispose of it properly to avoid contamination and make the most of it.