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Decoction for Clearing Heat and Resolving Phlegm

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Decoction for Clearing Heat and Resolving Phlegm,Phlegm-heat causing sore throat, swelling and pain in the mouth and tongue, toothache, thirst, and a slippery pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Heat and Resolving Phlegm

Chinese Name : 清热化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Fritillaria 1 qian, Trichosanthes Root 1 qian, Zhi Shi (roasted) 1 qian, Platycodon Root 1 qian, Scutellaria Root 1 qian 2 fen, Coptis Root 1 qian 2 fen, Scrophularia Root 7 fen, Cimicifuga Root 7 fen, Licorice Root 5 fen.

Source

From *Essentials of Oral and Dental Medicine*.

Benefits

Phlegm-heat causing sore throat, swelling and pain in the mouth and tongue, toothache, thirst, and a slippery pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing Heat and Resolving Phlegm,From *Essentials of Oral and Dental Medicine*.,Phlegm-heat causing sore throat, swelling and pain in the mouth and tongue, toothache, thirst, and a slippery pulse.

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