Mingjin Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Loss of Voice. Excessive heart fire consumes the lung metal, causing severe thirst, a dry tongue with no saliva, cracked lips, and a dry throat, ultimately leading to loss of voice.
Mingjin Decoction
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Formulas Name : Mingjin Decoction
Chinese Name : 鸣金汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of Coptis, 5 qian of Ophiopogon, 5 qian of Scrophularia, 5 qian of Raw Rehmannia, 3 qian of Platycodon, 2 qian of Licorice, 2 qian of Trichosanthes.
Source
*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.
Benefits
Loss of Voice. Excessive heart fire consumes the lung metal, causing severe thirst, a dry tongue with no saliva, cracked lips, and a dry throat, ultimately leading to loss of voice.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. Voice returns after 1 dose; voice is clear after 2 doses; a third dose is not necessary.
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Mingjin Decoction,Loss of Voice. Excessive heart fire consumes the lung metal, causing severe thirst, a dry tongue with no saliva, cracked lips, and a dry throat, ultimately leading to loss of voice.