Huoxiang Zhengqi Water is a commonly used Chinese patent medicine in summer. Its main components are Pogostemon cablin, Atractylodes macrocephala, Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae, Magnolia Officinalis, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Radix Platycodi, Poria, Pericarpium Arecae, Rhizoma Pinelliae, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Perillae, etc. It has the effects of dispelling cold, relieving exterior syndrome, eliminating dampness and relieving summer heat. Can be used for treating headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by exogenous wind-cold and internal injury. Allergy is one of the common adverse reactions of Huoxiang Zhengqi Water. Generally, it is characterized by itchy skin and rash after taking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, and some allergic patients may also induce bronchial asthma. This is because Pogostemon cablin oil and Perilla leaf oil contained in Pogostemon cablin Zhengqi water are volatile substances, which are easy to cause allergic reactions.
In addition, alcohol is used as a solvent in the manufacturing process of Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, and its alcohol content is often as high as 40% to 50%, so some patients who are sensitive to alcohol may get drunk after taking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water. There are also some clinical reports that tachycardia, mechanical intestinal obstruction and purpura will occur after taking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, but the probability of occurrence is low.
Therefore, although Huoxiang Zhengqi Water is an over-the-counter drug, it can be purchased in pharmacies, but we should also pay attention to the safety of medication.