Honeysuckle, Platycodon, Licorice, Chenpi and Chinese Olive Formula
Ingredients
- Honeysuckle 15g
- Platycodon 20g
- Licorice 10g
- Chenpi 10g
- Chinese olive (qingguo) 15g
- Honey to taste
Principle
Honeysuckle clears heat and resolves toxins; platycodon diffuses lung qi and benefits the throat; licorice resolves toxins and phlegm; chenpi regulates qi and transforms phlegm; qingguo clears heat and benefits the throat.
Effects & uses
May ease dry or sore throat and throat discomfort in acute or chronic pharyngitis (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Add the five herbs to about 1000 ml water, bring to a boil, simmer gently 45 minutes, and filter.
- Mix honey into the strained decoction.
How to use
- Take in three divided doses for 5–7 consecutive days.
Caution
Deficient cold of spleen and stomach should not take long term. Not a substitute for medication.
Source
Folk formula published by Huashan Hospital East Campus, Fudan University. To be manually verified.