Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction,From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Sore Throat*, Volume 2.,For epidemic sore throat with the rash having broken through; a crimson tongue with no saliva; a rapid pulse; difficulty sleeping; and twitching of the tendons and muscles.
Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction
Chinese Name : 清咽养荣汤
Drug Formulation
American ginseng, raw Rehmannia root, Poria cocos (Baomu), Ophiopogon tuber, white peony root, Jiading pollen, Asparagus root, selected Scrophularia root, plump Anemarrhena rhizome, and fried licorice root.
Source
From *A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Sore Throat*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For epidemic sore throat with the rash having broken through; a crimson tongue with no saliva; a rapid pulse; difficulty sleeping; and 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.
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Throat-Clearing and Nourishing Decoction,For epidemic sore throat with the rash having broken through; a crimson tongue with no saliva; a rapid pulse; difficulty sleeping; and twitching of the tendons and muscles.