Gastrointestinal colds should be referred to as gastrointestinal type colds. According to the instructions for use of the medicine, Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui can be used for gastrointestinal colds caused by external wind-cold and summer-dampness.
Patchouli Zhengqi Shui is composed of Cangzhu, Chenpi, Houpu, Angelica dahurica, Poria, Dabu Pi, and Shengbianxia, etc. It has the efficacy of relieving the surface and dissolving dampness (relieving the evils of the external sensation and getting rid of dampness in the body), regulating qi and neutralizing the middle (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach, so as to make the functions of the spleen and stomach smooth).
Clinically, it can be used for colds and flu caused by external wind-cold, internal dampness stagnation (the stagnation of dampness in the body caused by too cold diet) or summer dampness (the human body is susceptible to summer heat and dampness in summer), with the symptoms of headache, heaviness, chest and diaphragm constriction, epigastric distension, vomiting and diarrhea, as well as gastrointestinal colds and flu with the above mentioned symptoms.
In the use of the drug should be noted that after taking the drug can cause itching, dizziness, flushing and other adverse reactions, for those who are allergic to alcohol is prohibited.
If you need to use Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, under the guidance of professional physicians to identify the treatment.