What is the function and treatment of Ichthyspermum Liquid (藿香正气液)

The correct name of Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Liquid is Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui, its function is to relieve the surface and resolve dampness (to relieve the evil of external infection and get rid of the dampness in the body) and so on, and it is mainly used for treating colds and flu caused by external wind-cold and so on, and the specific use of the drug is in accordance with the doctor’s prescription. Patchouli Zhengqi Shui is composed of Angelica dahurica, Poria, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Semen Armeniacae, etc. It has the functions of relieving surface dampness and regulating qi and zhong (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach to make the functions of the spleen and stomach smooth). It is often used in the treatment of colds and flu caused by external wind-cold, summer heat-dampness (the human body is susceptible to summer heat and dampness in summer), internal dampness-stagnation (the stagnation of dampness in the body caused by too much cold food and drink, etc.), with symptoms such as headache and heaviness, distension and pain in the epigastrium (stomach and abdomen), chest and diaphragm stuffiness, vomiting and diarrhea, etc. It is also useful for patients suffering from gastrointestinal colds and flu with the above mentioned symptoms. Attention: allergic to any component of the drug, alcohol allergy, etc. is prohibited, the drug contains alcohol, do not drive a motor vehicle and operate precision instruments after taking the drug. Some patients may experience adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, skin rash, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), etc. If serious discomfort occurs during the administration of the drug, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner. If you have any discomfort and need to take medication, please go to the hospital and take medication under the doctor’s guidance, avoid blindly taking medication on your own, so as not to affect your condition or induce adverse reactions.