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Scrophularia, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction

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Scrophularia, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction,Heat-induced swelling and throat obstruction.

Formulas Name : Scrophularia, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄参甘桔汤

Drug Formulation

Scrophularia, licorice, Platycodon, mint, forsythia, burdock seed, Trichosanthes root, Polygala, and miso—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Heat-induced swelling and throat obstruction.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Scrophularia, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.,Heat-induced swelling and throat obstruction.

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