What are the benefits of Guangmuxiang?

Saussurea costus has the effects of promoting qi to relieve pain and warming the middle-jiao and harmonizing the stomach, and its use should be under the guidance of a doctor. It is a type of traditional Chinese medicine with a pungent, bitter taste and slightly warm nature. It has the effect of pain relief and can regulate the spleen and stomach, alleviating various symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. Patients with chest and abdominal distension and vomiting can use Saussurea costus under a doctor's advice for improvement, which usually has a certain effect. In addition, if patients frequently experience liver qi stagnation, they can also use Saussurea costus under a doctor's guidance for treatment. Although Saussurea costus has many benefits, patients who are allergic to the drug generally cannot use it. Besides, if symptoms do not improve after a period of medication use, or if accompanied by other obvious discomfort, patients need to discontinue the medication as advised by the doctor and promptly visit the hospital for examination to identify the cause before proceeding with treatment.

In daily life, attention should be paid to routine care, and spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and garlic should be avoided in the short term, as they may affect drug absorption. At the same time, patients need to rest more and are not recommended to engage in intense exercise or heavy physical labor to avoid affecting their recovery.