Licorice, Platycodon, and Belamcanda Decoction

Licorice, Platycodon, and Belamcanda Decoction,For swelling, pain, and sores in the throat.

Formulas Name : Licorice, Platycodon, and Belamcanda Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘草桔梗射干汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of licorice (raw), 3 qian of Platycodon root, 3 qian of Pinellia tuber, and 3 qian of Belamcanda rhizome.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.

Benefits

For swelling, pain, and sores in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water to yield half a cup; use the hot liquid for gargling, then swallow slowly.

Licorice, Platycodon, and Belamcanda Decoction,*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.,For swelling, pain, and sores in the throat.

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