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.)

Laryngitis #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fol. Eucalypti An Ye 30g Expels Wind-Heat, Promotes expectoration, Promotes sweating, Reduces fever, Relieves coughing, Resolves Phlegm-Heat and Dryness, Tonifies Lung Yin and relieves the bronchi.
Fructus Viticis Man Jing Zi 30g Disperses Wind and clears Heat.
Periostracum Cicadae Chan Tui 10g Disperses Wind and clears Heat.

Formula Actions

  • Disperses Wind
  • Clears Heat
  • Promotes expectoration
  • Resolves Phlegm-Heat and Dryness
  • Tonifies Lung Yin

Syndromes

  • Wind-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Dry cough
  • Sore, red, swollen throat
  • Slight thirst, with desire to drink cold liquids
  • Runny or blocked nose
  • Fever with little perspiration
  • Slight chills
  • Maybe high fever
  • Aversion to Wind
  • Headache
  • May be dyspnea with flared nostrils
  • T: Red tip
  • C: Thin and yellow or white
  • P: Superficial and rapid

Treats

  • Laryngitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Make a decoction and inhale the steam for 20 minutes twice daily.

Modifications

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