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Chronic Laryngitis Gargle

Medicinals
3

Composition

  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi9–12 g

    Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, benefits the throat and expels pus.

    disseminates Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, resolves toxicity, and expels pus for productive cough with hoarseness and pain and swelling of the throat due to Wind-Heat.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae9–12 g

    Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.

  • Pang Da HaiSm. Sterculae Lychnophorae9–12 g

    Clears and disseminates Lung *Qi*.

Actions

  • Unblocks the Lungs
  • Eliminates Phlegm
  • Discharges pus
  • Provides moisture to the throat
  • Dispels Heat
  • Alleviates toxicity

Patterns treated

Throat disorders arising from Deficient Lung and Kidney Yin

Manifestations

A chronic inflammation of the larynx

Indications

  • Long-term laryngitis
  • Cancer affecting the throat
  • A tuberculosis condition
  • Long-standing bronchitis
  • A diagnosis of silicosis
  • Polyps of the vocal cords
  • Nodules on the vocal cords
  • Throat strain affecting singers
  • A state following glandular fever
  • A syndrome occurring after viral illness
  • Long-term tonsillitis
  • A condition arising after stroke

Notes

Prepare as a decoction and use as a gargle three times a day.