Decoction for Clearing the Throat and Expelling Phlegm

Decoction for Clearing the Throat and Expelling Phlegm,Clears heat and detoxifies; relieves throat discomfort. Used to resolve phlegm and treat counter-indications of measles affecting the throat. Indicated for symptoms such as swelling and pain in the throat, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, choking cough, hoarseness, restlessness, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing, with the mouth open and shoulders raised; red tongue with a yellow coating; and a floating, rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Throat and Expelling Phlegm

Chinese Name : 清咽下痰汤

Drug Formulation

Xuanshen, Jiegeng, stir-fried Niubangzi, Gancao, Zhebeimu, Gualou, Shegan, Jingjie, Madouling.

Source

*New Compilation of Proven Formulas*

Benefits

Clears heat and detoxifies; relieves throat discomfort. Used to resolve phlegm and treat counter-indications of measles affecting the throat. Indicated for symptoms such as swelling and pain in the throat, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, choking cough, hoarseness, restlessness, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing, with the mouth open and shoulders raised; red tongue with a yellow coating; and a floating, rapid pulse.

Decoction for Clearing the Throat and Expelling Phlegm,*New Compilation of Proven Formulas*,Clears heat and detoxifies; relieves throat discomfort. Used to resolve phlegm and treat counter-indications of measles affecting the throat. Indicated for symptoms such as swelling and pain in the throat, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, choking cough, hoarseness, restlessness, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing, with the mouth open and shoulders raised; red tongue with a yellow coating; and a floating, rapid pulse.

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