Scrophularia and Cimicifuga Decoction，From *The Treasure of Health* (Vol. 8).，After a stroke, there is a sensation of obstruction and fullness in the throat, swelling behind the epiglottis, and a red tongue; speech is clear and fluent in the morning but slightly hoarse in the afternoon; this is known as “throat obstruction” (喉痹).
Scrophularia and Cimicifuga Decoction
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Formulas Name : Scrophularia and Cimicifuga Decoction
Chinese Name : 玄参升麻汤
Drug Formulation
5 fen of Cimicifuga, 5 fen of Coptis, 4 fen of Scutellaria (roasted), 3 fen of Forsythia, 3 fen of Platycodon, 2 fen of Xanthium, 2 fen of Scrophularia, 2 fen of Licorice, 2 fen of White Silkworm, 1 fen of Saposhnikovia.
Source
From *The Treasure of Health* (Vol. 8).
Benefits
After a stroke, there is a sensation of obstruction and fullness in the throat, swelling behind the epiglottis, and a red tongue; speech is clear and fluent in the morning but slightly hoarse in the afternoon; this is known as “throat obstruction” (喉痹).
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients and prepare as a single dose. Add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, and while still slightly warm, hold in the mouth to rinse, swallowing from time to time.
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Scrophularia and Cimicifuga Decoction,After a stroke, there is a sensation of obstruction and fullness in the throat, swelling behind the epiglottis, and a red tongue; speech is clear and fluent in the morning but slightly hoarse in the afternoon; this is known as “throat obstruction” (喉痹).