Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-07-27 13:19Core Insights - Recent high temperatures have led to increased demand for summer health products, particularly heatstroke prevention and gastrointestinal medications [1] Offline Market Trends - Sales of heatstroke and gastrointestinal medications have surged, with some products seeing a nearly 50% month-on-month increase, such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Water [2] - Baiyunshan Banlangen Granules, a well-known product in the market, has experienced a sales peak, attributed to its recognized efficacy in preventing colds [2] Online Market Trends - Online platforms like Meituan have reported over 120% month-on-month growth in orders for heatstroke medications since July, with popular items including Huoxiang Zhengqi Oral Liquid and Shidizhu [3] - Meituan is actively promoting health initiatives during high-temperature periods, including free distribution of cooling medications to outdoor workers [3] Pharmacist Recommendations - Pharmacists advise that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) should only be used for mild conditions and recommend consulting healthcare professionals before use [5] - Specific warnings are issued regarding the use of certain medications, such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Water and Shidizhu, which contain alcohol and are not suitable for certain populations [5]