HERB FORMULAS

English:	Golden Throat Mist
Also Known As:

Pharmaceutical Latin	*Pin Yin*	Dosage	Actions
Folium Camelliae Sinensis	*Lu Cha*	6g	Expels fidgets and quenches thirst.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	*Gan Cao*	6g	Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.
Hb. Menthae Haplocalycis	*Bo He*	6g	Disperses Wind-Heat and cools and clears the head and eyes and benefits the throat.

Hoarseness of the voice or
A hoarse voice which is sometimes more mild then severe
Daily worsening of the hoarseness which continues unabated
Talking takes a great effort
Sensation of an abnormal object in the pharynx
Dry cough with scanty phlegm which causes the patient to attempt clear his throat frequently
Throat is dark red and swollen
The larynx and the vocal cords are mildly red, slightly swollen and the borders are dull or
The vocal cords are dark red swollen and appear like a stick with an uneven, rough surface covered by a sticky exudate
The glottis cannot be properly opened or closed and a fissure is visible

Chest, abdominal and epigastric discomfort and distention Dry throat, which is alleviated by drinking small amounts of fluids
No desire for large amounts of fluids
The voice is low and talking can be accomplished with great effort only
It is difficult to speak for a long time
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
Dry itch
Often there is a sticky exudate
Weak and soft lower back and knees
Restlessness
Insomnia
Thirst
Malar flush in the afternoon

CONTRAINDICATIONS

HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

All ingredients are decocted in water, to provide a strained liquid of 20 ml. Administer as an herbal steam and inhale once daily for a course of twenty days.