Gastrointestinal colds, or gastrointestinal colds, can be treated with patchouli, but it is only effective for mild cases and is not recommended for severe cases. Gastrointestinal colds are caused by intestinal infections from eating unclean food, resulting in stomach bloating, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui belongs to the Chinese patent medicine, which has the effect of relieving dampness, warming Qi and harmonizing the middle, and can be used to treat colds, vomiting, diarrhea and heat stroke. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui has an anti-inflammatory effect and can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve the regulation of neurological functions in the gastrointestinal tract, and can be used to treat mild gastrointestinal colds. However, if the patient has severe gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, severe diarrhea, or even dehydration, the treatment with patchouli is not effective. The disease is self-limiting and generally does not require antiviral treatment, and symptomatic treatment can be given, such as montelukast and nimesulide. Caution Because patchouli contains alcohol, people who are allergic to alcohol should not use it. It should not be used in combination with cephalosporins, metronidazole, tinidazole, ketoconazole, furazolidone and other drugs, otherwise nausea, vomiting, headache, palpitations, drop in blood pressure, shock and other symptoms are likely to occur.