Whether or not you can take patchouli Zhengqi water to prevent heatstroke when working at a construction site is not yet supported by evidence-based medical evidence.
The main ingredients of Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui are Huo Xiang, Chen Pi, Poria, Dabu Pi, Sheng Han Xia, Angelica dahurica, ginger and other traditional Chinese medicines, which have the effect of relieving the surface of dampness (relieving the evil of the external sensation and getting rid of dampness in the body), regulating the qi and the middle (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach, so as to make the function of the spleen and stomach smooth).
It is mainly used for the treatment of cold and flu caused by wind-cold, internal dampness stagnation (the stagnation of dampness in the body caused by too cold diet, etc.) or summer summer dampness (the human body is susceptible to summer heat and dampness in summer), with common symptoms such as headache, vomiting and diarrhea, and chest and diaphragm congestion.
Common adverse reactions to Iohexium Zhengqi Shui include nausea, vomiting, flushing, palpitations, dizziness, rash, itching and other symptoms. If you are allergic to the ingredients contained in this product, including alcohol when prohibited.
Patients who work at the site with headache, vomiting and diarrhea, chest and diaphragm symptoms of heatstroke, belonging to the external wind-cold, internal dampness stagnation evidence, can be treated with patchouli Zhengqi water. However, there is no evidence-based medical evidence to support that Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui can be used to prevent heatstroke.
When the patient appears similar to the above symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional physician, do not self-medication, so as not to delay the condition.