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.)

Run Hou Yue Yin Cha - 潤喉乐音茶 - Moisten The Larynx, Please The Voice Tea

English: Moisten the Larynx, Please the Voice Tea
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 6g Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels and alleviates pain.
Sm. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 6g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin, nourishes Yin and moistens the Lungs.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Clears Heat, Harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs, Moistens the Lungs, Relieves Fire toxicity and moderates, Resolves Phlegm, Stops cough.
Fr. Citri Reticulatae Retinervus Ju Luo 3g Disseminates the flow in the channels and collaterals, promotes the movement of Qi and transforms Phlegm, for Phlegm Stagnation in the channels and collaterals with cough and chest and flank pain.
Green Tea Lu Cha 3g Clears the head, Descends Rebellious Stomach Qi, Dispels Dampness, Harmonizes the Stomach, Relieves diarrhea.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Moistens the Lungs
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Stops cough
  • Clears Heat
  • Supports the voice

Syndromes

  • Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiencies

Clinical Manifestations

  • A hoarse voice which is sometimes more mild then severe
  • The voice is low and talking can be accomplished with great effort only
  • The condition is aggravated with fatigue or excessive speaking
  • After rest, the hoarse voice may improve
  • Mild soreness of the laryngeal area which is dry and uncomfortable
  • Often the habit of clearing one's throat is noted
  • The larynx and the vocal cords are mildly red, slightly swollen and the borders are dull
  • It is difficult to speak for a long time
  • Dry itch
  • Dry cough with scanty sputum
  • Often there is a sticky exudate
  • Opening and closing of the glottis is impeded or incomplete
  • Weak and soft lower back and knees
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Thirst
  • Dry throat
  • Malar flush in the afternoon
  • T: Red
  • C: Scanty
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Chronic laryngitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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