Poe Ai Decoction

Poe Ai Decoction,For wind-cold common cold where yang fire is obstructed in the throat, causing sudden, severe swelling and pain in the throat that rapidly progresses to double swelling of the throat. Symptoms include thick, turbid phlegm, thirst with a strong desire to drink, unbearable pain, and in severe cases, even a spoonful of water cannot pass through the throat.

Formulas Name : Poe Ai Decoction

Chinese Name : 破隘汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root 3 qian, licorice 2 qian, Bupleurum root 1 qian, white peony root 5 qian, Scrophularia root 3 qian, ephedra 1 qian, Trichosanthes root 3 qian, Sophora root 1 qian.

Source

*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For wind-cold common cold where yang fire is obstructed in the throat, causing sudden, severe swelling and pain in the throat that rapidly progresses to double swelling of the throat. Symptoms include thick, turbid phlegm, thirst with a strong desire to drink, unbearable pain, and in severe cases, even a spoonful of water cannot pass through the throat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the throat will feel relieved; after two doses, the swelling on both sides of the throat will be completely resolved.

Poe Ai Decoction,*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 3.,For wind-cold common cold where yang fire is obstructed in the throat, causing sudden, severe swelling and pain in the throat that rapidly progresses to double swelling of the throat. Symptoms include thick, turbid phlegm, thirst with a strong desire to drink, unbearable pain, and in severe cases, even a spoonful of water cannot pass through the throat.

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