Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Acute Laryngitis Gargle

English: Acute Laryngitis Gargle
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Agastaches/ Pogostemmi Huo Xiang 10g Aromatically transforms, Dampness releases the Exterior and dispels Summerheat.
With Pei Lan, for Summer Heat with Dampness.
With Zi Su Ye, transforms Dampness and regulates Qi.
Hb. Eupatorii Pei Lan 10g Transforms Dampness and releases Summerheat.
With Pei Lan, eliminates any turbid Yin pathogen in the body, whether located in the Exterior or Interior.
Fol. Perillae Zi Su Ye 10g Releases the Exterior, disperses Cold, improves Lung function, expands the chest and relieves Cold induced wheezing.
With Huo Xiang, releases the Exterior to treat Externally-contracted Cold during Hot, Damp summer weather.
Bul. Allii Fistulosi Cong Bai 10g Releases the exterior, induces sweating, disperses Cold and unblocks Yang. Relieves toxicity and disperses clumps topically.
With Zi Su Ye, for early-stage colds.

Formula Actions

  • Expels Wind-Cold and Dampness

Syndromes

  • Acute laryngitis due to Wind-Cold

Clinical Manifestations

  • Loss of voice
  • Hoarseness

Treats

  • Acute laryngitis
  • Sore throat
  • Influenza
  • Pharyngitis
  • Acute tonsillitis
  • Common cold

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct equal amounts of each herb and gargle warm as often as practical.

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.