Is it normal to have diarrhea after taking Kaixiao Shunqi Pill?

The composition of Kaixiao Shunqi Pill includes the Chinese herb petunia seeds, which may cause diarrhea if consumed, but if diarrhea occurs several times it is recommended to visit a hospital. The efficacy of Kaixiao Shunqi Pill is to eliminate stagnation, move qi and relieve pain (relieving pain by regulating the body’s qi). Clinically, it can be used for the treatment of chest and hypochondrium (a collective term for the chest and rib area) distension, belching (hiccups) and vomiting, gastric and epigastric pains, and poor appetite and nausea. Adverse reactions are not clear, pregnant women are prohibited. Old and frail people should be cautious of use. Its composition includes betel nut, petunia seeds, wood sorrel and other traditional Chinese medicines. Among them, Petunia seeds are cold in nature and bitter in taste. It is toxic and tends to sink. It belongs to the lung, kidney and large intestine meridians. Its effects are diarrhea and laxative, eliminating phlegm and cleansing drink, killing worms and attacking accumulation. Clinically, it can be used to treat edema, incontinence, cough and asthma, and abdominal pain caused by worms. It is contraindicated in pregnant women and should not be used together with Croton and Croton Cream. The use of drugs need to be under the guidance of a physician, if there is discomfort after taking, it is recommended to go to the hospital.