Throat-Clearing, Yin-Nourishing, and Qi-Regulating Decoction

Throat-Clearing, Yin-Nourishing, and Qi-Regulating Decoction,Epidemic sore throat. Caused by intense internal heat that has already depleted body fluids, leading to ulceration of the throat, a burning sensation, a rash with redness, delirium and restlessness, a dry tongue that is crimson or black, a rapid pulse, constipation, and convulsions.

Formulas Name : Throat-Clearing, Yin-Nourishing, and Qi-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 清咽奠阴承气汤

Drug Formulation

Scrophularia root, Ophiopogon tuber, raw Rehmannia root, licorice (raw), Anemarrhena rhizome, puffball mushroom, rhubarb, rhinoceros horn, wind-dissolving powder, and northern glehnia root.

Source

From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Sore Throat*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Epidemic sore throat. Caused by intense internal heat that has already depleted body fluids, leading to ulceration of the throat, a burning sensation, a rash with redness, delirium and restlessness, a dry tongue that is crimson or black, a rapid pulse, constipation, and convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 3 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; mix with 1 zhong of a child’s urine and take while warm. If the patient’s consciousness is clouded, immediately administer one Wan’s Calamus and Calamus-Clearing-Heart Pill, washed down with a decoction of Bamboo Leaves and Lampwick.

Throat-Clearing, Yin-Nourishing, and Qi-Regulating Decoction,From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Sore Throat*, Volume 2.,Epidemic sore throat. Caused by intense internal heat that has already depleted body fluids, leading to ulceration of the throat, a burning sensation, a rash with redness, delirium and restlessness, a dry tongue that is crimson or black, a rapid pulse, constipation, and convulsions.

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