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Wu Medicine,Phlegm obstruction in the throat.

Formulas Name : Wu Medicine

Chinese Name : 午药

Drug Formulation

Chuanhuanglian 1 qian, Mingfan 1 qian, Yazao 1 qian (remove the skin and string, roast on a new tile until its properties are preserved, grind into a powder, and mix with the above two ingredients).

Source

From *Secret Collection on Throat Disorders*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Phlegm obstruction in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Blow the mixture onto the affected area. Support the patient and instruct them to tilt their head downward to allow phlegm and saliva to drain away. If the voice sounds like thunder, mix the medicine with warm water and have the patient gargle it slowly.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Wu Medicine,From *Secret Collection on Throat Disorders*.,Phlegm obstruction in the throat.

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