Yin-Nourishing and Fire-Clearing Decoction

Yin-Nourishing and Fire-Clearing Decoction,Throat Ulceration. Caused by kidney deficiency with excessive fire rising to the upper orifices, resulting in fine red and white spots on the mucous membranes inside and outside the tonsils and the upper palate; the lesions are flat and non-prickly; the voice is not hoarse; there is no cough; and the pulse at both Cui positions is deficient.

Formulas Name : Yin-Nourishing and Fire-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 滋阴清火汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia glutinosa, powdered Moutan bark, charred Gardenia fruit, black Scrophularia root, white Peony root, Ligustrum fruit, Platycodon root, Southern mint, Poria cocos, and raw Licorice root.

Source

From *Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Throat Ulceration. Caused by kidney deficiency with excessive fire rising to the upper orifices, resulting in fine red and white spots on the mucous membranes inside and outside the tonsils and the upper palate; the lesions are flat and non-prickly; the voice is not hoarse; there is no cough; and the pulse at both Cui positions is deficient.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yin-Nourishing and Fire-Clearing Decoction,From *Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 2.,Throat Ulceration. Caused by kidney deficiency with excessive fire rising to the upper orifices, resulting in fine red and white spots on the mucous membranes inside and outside the tonsils and the upper palate; the lesions are flat and non-prickly; the voice is not hoarse; there is no cough; and the pulse at both Cui positions is deficient.

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