Throat-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Decoction

Throat-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Decoction,For swelling and pain in the throat, excessive phlegm and saliva; suitable for the early stages of the condition or for robust individuals with real heat in the upper jiao.

Formulas Name : Throat-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Decoction

Chinese Name : 清咽抑火汤

Drug Formulation

Forsythia 1 qian 5 fen, Scutellaria root (sliced) 1 qian, Gardenia 1 qian, Peppermint 7 fen, Saposhnikovia root 1 qian, Platycodon root 2 qian, Tylophora root 1 qian, Coptis root 1 qian, Phellodendron bark 5 fen, Anemarrhena rhizome 1 qian, Scrophularia root 1 qian, Arctium seed 1 qian, Rheum root 1 qian, Licorice root 5 fen.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 6.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For swelling and pain in the throat, excessive phlegm and saliva; suitable for the early stages of the condition or for robust individuals with real heat in the upper jiao.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take frequently while hot.

Throat-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Decoction,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 6.,For swelling and pain in the throat, excessive phlegm and saliva; suitable for the early stages of the condition or for robust individuals with real heat in the upper jiao.

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