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Throat Ointment,For sore throat and stiff tongue following a cold, with residual heat rising upward.

Formulas Name : Throat Ointment

Chinese Name : 贴喉膏

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of honey, 4 liang of licorice, and half a jin of pork fat.

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 2, citing *Shen Shi Fang*.

Processing

Decoct the licorice and pork fat over low heat until it boils several times; strain out the residue, then add the honey and heat until it dissolves.

Benefits

For sore throat and stiff tongue following a cold, with residual heat rising upward.

Instructions for Use

Form a ball the size of a jujube, hold it in the mouth until it dissolves, and swallow it gradually.

Note

Avoid seaweed and Chinese cabbage.

Throat Ointment,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 2, citing *Shen Shi Fang*.,For sore throat and stiff tongue following a cold, with residual heat rising upward.

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