Tongguan Decoction

Tongguan Decoction,For throat obstruction with swelling and pain, rendering the patient unable to speak.

Formulas Name : Tongguan Decoction

Chinese Name : 通关饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian, White Atractylodes 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Fried Licorice 1 qian 5 fen, Platycodon (stem removed) 2 qian, Fangfeng (stem removed) 7 fen, Schizonepeta 5 fen, Peppermint 5 fen, Dried Ginger (roasted) 5 fen.

Source

Formula from Dongyuan, cited in Volume 5 of *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*.

Processing

Finely slice the ingredients.

Benefits

For throat obstruction with swelling and pain, rendering the patient unable to speak.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; administer as a single dose, given slowly.

Tongguan Decoction,Formula from Dongyuan, cited in Volume 5 of *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*.,For throat obstruction with swelling and pain, rendering the patient unable to speak.

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