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.
Throat-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Decoction
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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.
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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.