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Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Relieving Epidemic

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Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Relieving Epidemic,For epidemic throat disorders caused by external invasion of wind-fire.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Relieving Epidemic

Chinese Name : 解疫清金饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Perilla leaf and mint, 1 qian of cowhage, 1 qian of Perilla and tangerine peel, 1 qian of Moutan bark, 1 qian and 5 fen of Platycodon root, 1 qian and 5 fen of Red Peony root, 1 qian and 5 fen of Large Oyster shell, 1 qian and 2 fen of Pollen, and 8 fen of Licorice root.

Source

From *The Purple Treasure Collection of Laryngology*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For epidemic throat disorders caused by external invasion of wind-fire.

Instructions for Use

Administer three or so doses, combined with a nasal powder, for a cure.

Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Relieving Epidemic,From *The Purple Treasure Collection of Laryngology*, Volume 1.,For epidemic throat disorders caused by external invasion of wind-fire.

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