Acute Tonsillitis #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Hb. Taraxaci	Pu Gong Ying	30g	Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Isatidis	Ban Lan Gen	15g	Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood and benefits the throat.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei	Da Huang	9g	Drains Fire, Drains Heat, Eliminates Phlegm, Purges accumulations, Reduces Fire toxicity.
Fructificatio Lasiosphera/ Calvatia (wrapped in cloth)	Ma Bo	3g	Clears Lung Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and Improves the throat.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	3g	Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

• Releases the Exterior
• Clears Heat
• Resolves toxicity
• Regulates the throat

Syndromes

• Wind-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Acute sore, red, swollen throat with a burning sensation Swollen, red and burning throat and tonsils May be a white or yellow exudate on the throat Swallowing is difficult and causes pain Swollen cervical lymph nodes Dry mouth and nose Possible nasal congestion Hoarseness Loss of voice Cough with thick, sticky, yellow sputum Thirst with a desire to drink cold liquids Runny or blocked nose with thick, yellow discharge

Fever with perspiration Slight chills Aversion to Wind Headache Nasal obstruction Maybe dyspnea with flared nostrils Maybe chest pain General malaise Sudden weakness Fatigue Anorexia T: Red tip C: Thin and white or yellow P: Superficial and rapid

Treats

Acute tonsillitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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