Difference between Muxiang Shunqi Pill and Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Pill

Mu Xiang Shun Qi Pill and Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Pill have some differences in composition, efficacy, main treatment, use of attention, etc., should be identified by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to use the medicine, not blindly self-medication. Wood Fragrance Pills are made up of wood fragrance, aromatic herbs, sand nuts, betel nut, Chen Pi and other medicines. Patchouli Zhengqi Pill consists of patchouli, dahurica, perilla leaves, atractylodes macrocephala, thick park and other drugs. Muxiang Shunqi Pill has the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, promoting the flow of qi and resolving dampness, and is mainly used for the treatment of epigastric (abdominal) distension and pain, chest and diaphragm plagued, vomiting and nausea due to spleen and stomach disharmony, dampness and obstruction of the middle. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Pill has the effect of regulating qi and zhong (regulating the qi of spleen and stomach to make the functions of spleen and stomach smooth), relieving the surface and resolving dampness (relieving the evil qi of external sensation and dispelling the dampness in the body), and is mainly used for the treatment of summer-dampness colds and flu, which are characterized by headache and heaviness, stuffiness of the chest, distension of the epigastric region, vomiting and diarrhea. MUXIANG SHUNQI PILL is more effective for stomach pain caused by liver qi violating the stomach and stagnation of qi, but not for other symptoms of stomach pain. Patients with yin deficiency who have a feeling of heat in the palms and feet, dry mouth and tongue, as well as pregnant women should use this drug with caution. When taking Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Pill, it is not advisable to take nourishing proprietary Chinese medicines at the same time. Muxiang Shunqi Pill and Huoxiang Zhengqi Pill are suitable for different illnesses, generally can not be mixed, if you are not feeling well, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to take medication, to avoid blindly taking medication.