The efficacy of the fragrant herbs in water is to regulate menstruation and relieve pain, regulate the qi and broaden the middle (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach), relieve depression and relieve the liver, but it should be noted that the efficacy of the Chinese medicine in water is limited, and it is recommended to decoct and take it.
1. To regulate menstruation and relieve pain, Xiang Fu is an important gynecological medicine for regulating menstruation, which can be used for dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, breast distension and pain caused by the stagnation of liver qi. It is often combined with Chai Hu, Chuan Xiong, Qing Pi, Gua Piao Pi and other Chinese herbs.
2. Relieving depression and dredging the liver can be used in treating hernia pain caused by stagnation of liver qi, distension and pain in the chest and ribs, and pain in the stomach and epigastrium caused by liver qi offending the stomach. It can be combined with herbs such as Citrus aurantium, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, Radix Ophiopogonis, Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum and Radix Gaultheriae.
3. Regulating Qi and relaxing the middle Jiao can be used to treat Qi stagnation and distension in the spleen and stomach, which often manifests as vomiting and acid swallowing (swallowing the acid in the stomach that rushes upward to the oropharynx), chest and diaphragm lumps and fullness (stomach distension and discomfort), yelping (hiccups), and stagnation (lack of appetite and reduced food intake). It is often combined with herbs such as Su Ye, Chen Pi, Wu Yao, Cang Zhu, Chuan Xiong and Gardenia.
The efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine in water is limited, and the effect varies from person to person, if necessary, it is recommended to use it reasonably under the guidance of a physician.