Can Agastache prevent motion sickness?

Under normal circumstances, Agastache (Huoxiang) may have a certain preventive effect on mild motion sickness caused by gastrointestinal dampness, but it is less effective for severe motion sickness or motion sickness caused by other factors. If in doubt, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. Detailed analysis is as follows:

If the symptoms of motion sickness are mild and nausea often occurs during riding due to gastrointestinal discomfort, using Agastache in advance, such as taking Huoxiang Zhengqi Pills sublingually or inhaling the scent of Agastache, may help relieve gastrointestinal dampness due to its dampness-resolving and stomach harmonizing effects, thus reducing discomfort such as nausea and dizziness, and providing a certain preventive effect in such situations.

If the symptoms of motion sickness are severe, often accompanied by intense vomiting and dizziness, or if the motion sickness is caused by abnormalities in the inner ear's balance function, Agastache may not be able to target the underlying cause, and thus cannot effectively prevent the symptoms, or may even be completely ineffective due to the severity of the symptoms.

When using Agastache to prevent motion sickness, preparation should be done in advance, such as using it half an hour before boarding. If symptoms of motion sickness remain significant after trying Agastache, other anti-motion sickness measures can be used together, such as sitting by the window for fresh air and reducing head-down postures. Those with severe symptoms should get off the vehicle promptly to rest or seek medical attention.