Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction

Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction,In cases of epidemic sore throat where the rash has broken through, the tongue is crimson with no saliva, the pulse is rapid, sleep is scant, and there is twitching of the tendons and muscles.

Formulas Name : Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 清咽养营汤

Drug Formulation

American ginseng, raw Rehmannia glutinosa, Poria cocos with wood-hugging spirit, Ophiopogon japonicus, white peony root, Jiading pollen, Asparagus cochinchinensis, selected Scrophularia root, plump Anemarrhena rhizome, and fried licorice root.

Source

From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Throat Infection*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In cases of epidemic sore throat where the rash has broken through, the tongue is crimson with no saliva, the pulse is rapid, sleep is scant, and there is twitching of the tendons and muscles.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 4 zhong of water until reduced to 6 fen; mix with 1 zhong of sugarcane juice; take while warm.

Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction,From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Throat Infection*, Volume 2.,In cases of epidemic sore throat where the rash has broken through, the tongue is crimson with no saliva, the pulse is rapid, sleep is scant, and there is twitching of the tendons and muscles.

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