Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder

Speaking of the medicine Huoxiang Zhengqi San, I believe many people will not feel unfamiliar with it. Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder can be said to be a must-have medicine for every family, because it is composed of more than ten kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and has good effects such as dispelling exterior pathogens and neutralizing the body. It is especially effective for symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. It is one of the commonly used home medicines for preventing diseases in summer. So what is the clinical application of Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder?

In fact, Huoxiang Zhengqi San had been prepared as a prescription as early as the Song Dynasty, which shows that Huoxiang Zhengqi San is a prescription with a long history. The main ingredients include ten kinds of Chinese medicinal materials including Patchouli and Angelica dahurica, which are effective for summer colds or gastrointestinal diseases. Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the medicine Huoxiang Zhengqi San.

Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder

Xiangzhengqi San is an official prescription approved in the Song Dynasty. It is mainly composed of more than ten kinds of Chinese medicinal herbs such as Patchouli, Perilla Leaf, Angelica Dahurica, etc. It has the effects of dispelling exterior pathogens, harmonizing the middle, regulating qi and eliminating dampness. Although it is mostly used for exogenous wind-cold, internal injury and dampness, and colds of all seasons, it is particularly effective for summer heat-damp colds. In summer, humidity is higher. If humidity damages the head, it will cause dizziness and headaches. If humidity damages the spleen and stomach, it will cause chest tightness, abdominal distension, or vomiting. If humidity damages the lower part of the body, it will cause loose stools or diarrhea. Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder is mainly composed of aromatic and dehumidifying drugs and is a commonly used medicine for preventing and treating diseases in summer.

prescription

[Ingredients]: 9 grams of Patchouli, 6 grams of Perilla, 6 grams of Angelica dahurica, 12 grams of Citrus grandiflora peel, 12 grams of Poria, 9 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 6 grams of Tangerine peel, 9 grams of Magnolia officinalis, 9 grams of Pinellia, 6 grams of Platycodon grandiflorum, 6 grams of Licorice, 6 grams of Ginger, and 2 dates.

[Indications]: Chills and fever caused by exogenous wind-cold and internal injury and dampness, headache, chest fullness and stuffiness, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, intestinal rumbling and diarrhea, bland mouth, greasy white tongue coating, cold and dampness, malaria, heatstroke, cholera vomiting and diarrhea, etc. .

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Usage: Can be used as pills, powders or decoctions. Function: aromatic and dehumidifying, harmonizing the stomach and stopping vomiting, promoting qi and relieving exterior symptoms.

Explanation of the prescription: The main ingredient of the prescription is Patchouli, which has the aromatic effect of eliminating dampness, regulating qi and harmonizing the middle, and also can relieve exterior symptoms; it is supplemented with Perilla leaf and Angelica dahurica to relieve exterior symptoms, dissipate cold, and also resolve dampness and stagnation. The combination of these three herbs can complement each other in their function of eliminating exterior symptoms and eliminating dampness; it is supplemented with Magnolia officinalis and Citrus grandiflora to eliminate dampness and eliminate stagnation, while Pinellia ternata and Citrus reticulata can regulate qi and harmonize the stomach, and relieve nausea and vomiting; Platycodon grandiflorum can clear the lungs and benefit the diaphragm; dampness and stagnation are caused by the spleen not functioning well, and when the spleen functions, the dampness can be transformed. It is also supplemented with Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, Licorice, and Jujube to invigorate qi and strengthen the spleen, to help with transportation and transformation. The combination of these medicines can relieve wind-cold and eliminate cold and heat, so that the chest and diaphragm can be relaxed when the Qi flow is unobstructed, and vomiting and diarrhea can stop when the spleen and stomach are in harmony.

Clinical application:

(1) This prescription is commonly used to treat colds caused by external wind-cold and internal dampness in all seasons. It is especially suitable for treating summer heat-dampness and external wind-cold with gastrointestinal discomfort. The key points of diagnosis are aversion to cold and fever, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and white greasy tongue coating. It is now commonly used to treat gastrointestinal colds, acute gastroenteritis and other types of external infection and internal dampness.

(2) Clinically, if the external evil is more serious, with chills and fever without sweating, the perilla leaf can be added to dispel wind and relieve the external evil; if there is food stagnation, chest tightness and abdominal distension, Shenqu, radish seeds, and chicken gizzard lining can be added to eliminate stagnation and remove stagnation; if the dampness is more serious, Atractylodes can be replaced by Atractylodes to enhance the effect of removing dampness; if the diarrhea is more severe, stir-fried lentils and stir-fried coix seeds can be added to dispel dampness, strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea; if the urine is short, Akebia and Alisma can be added to dispel dampness and promote diuresis.

(3) It has a certain therapeutic effect on vomiting and diarrhea caused by acclimatization.

After reading the above detailed introduction to the medicine Huoxiang Zhengqi San, I believe that you all have a general understanding of this type of medicine. Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder is an extremely effective medicine, which has good effects and functions on diseases and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, indigestion, and acute gastroenteritis. But it is a medicine after all, and it is not necessarily suitable for everyone. The most important thing is to consult a doctor in advance before taking it.