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Mingjin Decoction

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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.

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.

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.

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