桔梗汤

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

Explanation

Jie Geng: Ventilating the lung, dispelling phlegm, relieving sore throat.

Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, clearing heat and removing toxicity.

Effect

Diffuse the lung and relieve sore throat, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sore throat, cough, pharyngitis, pulmonary abscess.

Administration

Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.