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.)

Shu Kou Jie Du Fang - 漱口 解毒 方 - Mouth Gargle Detoxifying Formula

English: Mouth Gargle Detoxifying Formula
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Flos Chrysanthemi Indici Ye Ju Hua 15g Drains Fire and resolves toxicity.
Fresh Rx. Glycyrrhizae Sheng Gan Cao 6g Clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity, for Toxic Heat with sore throat.
Hb. Menthae Haplocalycis Bo He 6g Disperses Wind-Heat and cools and clears the head and eyes and benefits the throat.

Formula Actions

  • Drains Fire
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Benefits the throat

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • At the beginning, the patient has a low and raspy voice
  • The vocal cords are swollen and red
  • There is a sore throat accompanied by a dry, tickling cough with yellow sticky Phlegm that is difficult to expectorate.
  • Fever
  • Aversion to draft
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Dry mouth and nose
  • Possible nasal congestion
  • T: Slightly red rim
  • C: Thin and yellow
  • P: Floating and rapid

Treats

  • 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.