fuzheng qingying decoction

Fuzheng Qingying Zhongyao (Fuzheng Qingying Decoction) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula specifically developed for the treatment of autoimmune thyroid diseases, particularly Hashimoto's thyroiditis and thyroid nodules. The formula is constructed based on the TCM principles of "Fuzheng" (strengthening the body's vital energy/resistance) and "Qingying" (clearing and resolving goiter or nodules). It typically comprises a complex mixture of herbal ingredients, including *Astragalus membranaceus* (Huangqi), *Prunella vulgaris* (Xiakucao), *Fritillaria thunbergii* (Zhebeimu), and *Scrophularia ningpoensis* (Xuanshen). The therapeutic mechanism involves immunomodulation, specifically the reduction of thyroid autoantibodies such as thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibodies (TGAb), as well as the regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-6. Clinical studies in China have demonstrated its efficacy in reducing thyroid volume, improving clinical symptoms, and stabilizing thyroid function in patients with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis.

Other names

Fuzheng Qingying Zhongyao扶正清瘿中药Fuzheng Qingying TangFuzheng Qingying FormulaFuzheng Qingying Granules