Decoction for Clearing and Transforming the Epiglottis and Removing Decay,From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Throat Infection*, Volume 1.,For white necrosis in epidemic throat, with necrosis and ulceration of the epiglottis.
Decoction for Clearing and Transforming the Epiglottis and Removing Decay
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing and Transforming the Epiglottis and Removing Decay
Chinese Name : 清化会厌退腐汤
Drug Formulation
5 qian of fragrant honeysuckle, 3 qian of forsythia, 1 qian 5 fen of Coptis, 3 qian of Scrophularia, 2 qian of red peony root, 4 qian of raw rehmannia, 3 qian of moutan bark, 2 qian of ophiopogon, 3 qian of peach kernels, 2 qian of safflower, 1 qian of mint, 3 qian of large fritillary bulb, 3 qian of isatis root, and 2 liang of reed root (knots removed).
Source
From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Throat Infection*, Volume 1.
Benefits
For white necrosis in epidemic throat, with necrosis and ulceration of the epiglottis.
Instructions for Use
Decoct the above ingredients in a continuous stream of water; take two doses during the day and one at night.
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Decoction for Clearing and Transforming the Epiglottis and Removing Decay,For white necrosis in epidemic throat, with necrosis and ulceration of the epiglottis.