In the scorching summer, "national heatstroke relief medicines" such as Fengyoujing, Qingliangyou, and Huoxiang Zhengqi are common summer supplies for many families. However, in real life, it is common to make mistakes in usage.
Cooling oil, wind oil essence, different effects and usage, cannot be mixed
Let's first take a look at how to use cooling oil and wind oil essence.
What is the difference between cooling oil and wind oil essence?
Camphor in cooling oil itself is a traditional Chinese medicine that can open the orifices, so it is more effective in relieving symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nasal congestion, and heatstroke.
The methyl salicylate in Fengyoujing belongs to salicylate derivatives, which have local analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-inflammatory effects. Clinically, it is mainly used for external application to relieve skin redness, itching, and other allergic and inflammatory reactions caused by mosquito bites; It can also alleviate mild headaches caused by colds by applying it locally.
People who are prone to skin allergies in their daily lives may experience allergic reactions such as burning and pain when using preparations containing plant essential oils, whether it is wind oil essence, cooling oil, or other ointments.
People with skin abrasions such as burns, scalds, ulcers, etc. are prohibited from using it. Drug ingredients can stimulate wounds, exacerbate pain, and even delay wound healing.
Pregnant or lactating women should use cool oil with caution or under the guidance of a doctor. Due to the presence of methyl salicylate in Fengyoujing, pregnant women and children under three years old should use it with caution.
Yi Bowen, Chief Pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department at Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences: These two drugs have a characteristic that they have some similarities or similarities in both ingredients and efficacy. So we don't recommend using these two varieties together, whether it's using one first and then another or mixing them together, it will cause some symptoms such as irritation and allergies on the surface of the skin.
