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.)

Chronic Laryngitis Gargle

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Platycodi Jie Geng 9-12g Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, benefits the throat and expels pus.
With Gan Cao, 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.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 9-12g Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.
Sm. Sterculae Lychnophorae Pang Da Hai 9-12g Clears and disseminates Lung Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Opens the Lungs
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Expels pus
  • Moistens the throat
  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves toxicity

Syndromes

  • Throat conditions due to Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Chronic laryngitis

Treats

  • Chronic laryngitis
  • Throat cancer
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Silicosis
  • Vocal cord polyps
  • Vocal cord nodes
  • Singers throat
  • Post-glandular fever
  • Post-viral syndrome
  • Chronic tonsillitis
  • Post-stroke

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct and gargle three times daily.

Modifications

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