Moth-Dispelling Decoction

Moth-Dispelling Decoction,In cases of wind-cold common cold, where yang fire is obstructed in the throat, causing sudden, severe swelling and pain in the throat that rapidly develops into bilateral tonsillar swelling. Symptoms include thick, turbid phlegm, intense thirst with a craving for drinks, unbearable pain, and in severe cases, an inability to swallow even a spoonful of water.

Formulas Name : Moth-Dispelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 散蛾汤

Drug Formulation

Belamcanda rhizome 1 qian, Trifoliate orange peel 1 qian, Perilla leaf 1 qian, Chinese angelica root 1 qian, Licorice root 2 qian, Platycodon root 3 qian, Trichosanthes root 3 qian, Sophora root 8 fen, Ephedra 5 fen.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

In cases of wind-cold common cold, where yang fire is obstructed in the throat, causing sudden, severe swelling and pain in the throat that rapidly develops into bilateral tonsillar swelling. Symptoms include thick, turbid phlegm, intense thirst with a craving for drinks, unbearable pain, and in severe cases, an inability to swallow even a spoonful of water.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally; one dose is sufficient for recovery.

Moth-Dispelling Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,In cases of wind-cold common cold, where yang fire is obstructed in the throat, causing sudden, severe swelling and pain in the throat that rapidly develops into bilateral tonsillar swelling. Symptoms include thick, turbid phlegm, intense thirst with a craving for drinks, unbearable pain, and in severe cases, an inability to swallow even a spoonful of water.

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