Five Fresh Herbs Decoction

Five Fresh Herbs Decoction,For sore throat with a red and dry tongue, and a string-like, rapid, and forceful pulse.

Formulas Name : Five Fresh Herbs Decoction

Chinese Name : 五鲜饮

Drug Formulation

Fresh Saponaria root, fresh Rehmannia root, reed root, sedge root, and sugarcane juice.

Source

From *Hongbao of Health*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For sore throat with a red and dry tongue, and a string-like, rapid, and forceful pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Five Fresh Herbs Decoction,From *Hongbao of Health*, Volume 4.,For sore throat with a red and dry tongue, and a string-like, rapid, and forceful pulse.

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