How to treat summer dampness and cold

Patients with summer-dampness colds can be treated with patchouli water and compound Elsholtzia water under the guidance of a physician’s diagnosis. 1. Patchouli Zhengqi Shui is composed of patchouli oil, perilla leaf oil, Angelica dahurica, Houpu (made of ginger), Dabu Pi, Sheng half-sia, Chen Pi, Cangzhu, Poria, and licorice infusion, etc. It has the effect of relieving surface and eliminating dampness (relieving the evil of the external sensation and getting rid of dampness within the body), regulating qi and neutralizing the middle (adjusting the qi of the spleen and stomach to make the function of the spleen and stomach smooth). It is used for treating colds and flu caused by wind-cold, internal dampness stagnation (stagnation of dampness in the body due to overly cold diet) or summer dampness (the human body is susceptible to summer heat and dampness in summer), with symptoms such as headache, heaviness, chest and diaphragm stuffiness, abdominal distension, vomiting and diarrhea, etc. It is not recommended to take it at the same time. It is not advisable to take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time. 2. Compound Elsholtzia Water: Composed of Elsholtzia paltrini, Crooked Leaf Blue, Patchouli, Perilla frutescens, Houpu, Cardamom, Mullein, Ginger, Licorice, etc., it has the effect of relieving the surface of dampness, awakening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, and is used to treat colds and flu caused by wind-cold and heat-dampness internally. Symptoms include cold, heat, headache, epigastric and abdominal fullness (stomach distension and discomfort), nausea, vomiting, intestinal tinnitus and diarrhea. Pregnant women are advised to use with caution. The above medicines should be taken under the guidance of a medical professional, do not self-medicate to avoid adverse consequences. If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor promptly.