There are two commonly used Chinese patent medicines in summer:Lizhong Pills and Huoxiang Zhengqi WaterSimply put,Internal cold and external dampness are treated with Lizhong Wan, while external cold and internal dampness are treated with Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui.。
Lizhong Pills containDried Ginger, Ginseng, White Atractylodes, Licorice。Dried ginger warms spleen yang and disperses internal cold, like warming the belly. Ginseng tonifies qi, Atractylodes macrocephala strengthens the spleen and dries dampness, and licorice harmonizesIt specifically treats spleen and stomach deficiency cold itself, such asEating something cold causes discomfort, or mild diarrhea, with stools that are not very smelly and stick to the toilet。
If the cold signs are severe, such asobviously afraid of coldFuzi Lizhong Wan can be used. This is a case where internal cold (spleen and stomach deficiency cold) is predominant, accompanied by external dampness.
Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui is targeted at external cold invasion (such as exposure to cold wind or rain) accompanied by internal dampness. CommonSudden cold pain in the abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea, chills and fever, dizziness and heaviness in the bodyIt usesHuoxiang and Zisu are used to disperse external cold, while Banxia and Cangzhu are employed to resolve internal dampness, treating both internal and external conditions simultaneously。
Huoxiang Zhengqi Waterto dispel cold dampnessprimarily, the medicinal properties are inclined towards "attacking". People with weak constitution and insufficient qi and blood should use with caution, as it may further weaken them.
Simple differentiation: obvious aversion to cold, dull abdominal pain, and basically formed stools, consider Lizhong Pills; aversion to cold with fever, severe cold abdominal pain, watery stools, and heavy body sensation, consider Huoxiang Zhengqi. Of course, specific medication should be consulted with a doctor.
