Nourish Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction，*Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 4.，For epidemic throat disorders, after the critical phase has passed, residual heat in the lungs and stomach has not been cleared, and kidney yin is deficient; the tongue is crimson and dry; although the throat feels clear, it is dry, itchy, and lacks saliva; and the pulse remains rapid.
Nourish Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction
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Formulas Name : Nourish Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction
Chinese Name : 滋阴清肺汤
Drug Formulation
Fresh Rehmannia root, fresh Polygonum multiflorum, Beijing-grown Scrophularia root, split Ophiopogon tuber, frosted mulberry leaves, Sichuan-grown Poria cocos, Hubei-grown Moutan bark, raw licorice root, loquat leaves, sweet pear juice.
Source
*Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For epidemic throat disorders, after the critical phase has passed, residual heat in the lungs and stomach has not been cleared, and kidney yin is deficient; the tongue is crimson and dry; although the throat feels clear, it is dry, itchy, and lacks saliva; and the pulse remains rapid.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Nourish Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction,For epidemic throat disorders, after the critical phase has passed, residual heat in the lungs and stomach has not been cleared, and kidney yin is deficient; the tongue is crimson and dry; although the throat feels clear, it is dry, itchy, and lacks saliva; and the pulse remains rapid.