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Decoction for Resolving Dampness and Clearing Fire

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Decoction for Resolving Dampness and Clearing Fire,Damp-heat and wind-fire ascend to affect the throat orifices, causing sore throat and fever, accompanied by a slight sweat, restlessness, and thirst; the pulse is floating and slow or fine and rapid; the tongue coating is yellow and greasy; and the urine is scanty and reddish.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Resolving Dampness and Clearing Fire

Chinese Name : 化湿清火汤

Drug Formulation

Peppermint, Forsythia, Sichuan Fritillary Bulb, Scrophularia, Poria, Honeysuckle, Coix Seed, Roasted Gardenia, Bamboo Shoot, Lotus Leaf, and Liu Yi San.

Source

*Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Damp-heat and wind-fire ascend to affect the throat orifices, causing sore throat and fever, accompanied by a slight sweat, restlessness, and thirst; the pulse is floating and slow or fine and rapid; the tongue coating is yellow and greasy; and the urine is scanty and reddish.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Resolving Dampness and Clearing Fire,*Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 2.,Damp-heat and wind-fire ascend to affect the throat orifices, causing sore throat and fever, accompanied by a slight sweat, restlessness, and thirst; the pulse is floating and slow or fine and rapid; the tongue coating is yellow and greasy; and the urine is scanty and reddish.

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