For gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea caused by external heat, summer heat, or gastrointestinal colds, patchouli can be taken as prescribed by the doctor. It is recommended that when patients experience discomfort, they should be treated with medication after identification by a Chinese medicine practitioner.
Patchouli Zhengqi Shui belongs to the Chinese patent medicine, which is composed of Cangzhu, Chenpi, Angelica dahurica, Poria, etc. It has the effect of relieving the surface and resolving the dampness (relieving the evils of the external sensation and dispelling the 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).
Clinically, it is mainly used for colds and flu caused by external wind-cold, internal dampness stagnation (stagnation of dampness in the body due to overly cold diet) or summer summer dampness (the body is easily invaded by summer heat and dampness in the summer), manifesting as headache, heaviness, chest and diaphragm constriction, distension of the epigastric region and abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea, etc. It should be noted that this medicine is not recommended to be used for the treatment of colds and flu.
It should be noted that, taking this medicine, avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy, cold, greasy food, diet should be light; should not be taken during the period of medication at the same time to take tonic Chinese medicine; vomiting and diarrhea should be a serious case of timely access to hospitals; this drug contains ethanol (alcohol) 40% ~ 50%, after taking the drug should not drive a machine, car, boat, engaged in aerial work, mechanical work and operation of precision instruments.
In order to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medication, it is recommended that patients with gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of medication, and do not blindly use patchouli water on their own for treatment.