Pharyngitis is a common laryngeal condition characterized by a sore throat, cough, and hoarseness. Although it is a common symptom, many people are troubled by its persistence and reversal. However, pharyngitis can actually be done, as long as we use the right method. This article will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions, and provide you with the first method of pharyngitis to achieve direct and effective.
1. Interpretation of pharyngitis in traditional Chinese medicine theory.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, pharyngitis belongs to the category of laryngeal paralysis, which is mainly caused by the invasion of external evils, improper diet, poor mood and other reasons. In TCM terminology, pharyngitis is caused by different ** such as wind heat, wind chill, and lung and stomach heat. Therefore, it is very important to individualize for different people.
Second, the method of pharyngitis in traditional Chinese medicine.
1.Heat clearing and detoxification method:
Pharyngitis is mostly caused by wind and heat invasion, so clearing heat and detoxifying is an important method. Traditional Chinese medicine formulas such as Yinqiaosan can effectively clear away heat and detoxify, dissipate wind heat, and relieve symptoms such as sore throat and hoarseness. In addition, Chinese herbs such as sycamore leaves and honeysuckle also have a significant effect on clearing heat and detoxifying.
2.Lungs, stomach and descending:
For patients with pharyngitis that often has lung and stomach heat as the main method, it is very effective to take the lung and stomach and descending method. Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions such as Skullcap Qinglung Tang and Xiaoyaosan can clear away heat and relieve fire, reduce inversion and calm the lungs, and soothe throat discomfort.
3.Blood circulation and stasis removal method:
If pharyngitis is caused by damp heat and blood stasis, it is necessary to use the blood circulation method to remove blood stasis. The classic formulas of traditional Chinese medicine, Taohong Siwu Tang and Xuefu Zhuyu Tang, can invigorate blood circulation and dispel blood stasis, improve blood circulation, and alleviate symptoms such as sore throat.
4.Direct Irrigation Method:
Direct administration of traditional Chinese medicine herbs is also an effective method for pharyngitis**. Alum mint is a kind of infusion drug, through the stimulation of the base of the tongue and the laryngeal wall, it causes the contraction of laryngeal muscles, increases the flow of serum in the laryngeal cavity, and achieves the effect of pharyngitis.
3. Ancient and modern prescriptions for pharyngitis.
1.Yinqiao San:
Yinqiao San is a heat-clearing and detoxifying formula commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, which is composed of herbs such as forsythia and mulberry bark. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and has a good effect on symptoms such as sore throat and hoarseness caused by pharyngitis.
2.Skullcap Lung Soup:
Skullcap Qinglung Soup is a prescription for clearing heat and purging fire, mainly used for pharyngitis caused by real heat in the lungs and stomach. It is made from herbs such as Coptis chinensis, skullcap, and green bark, which can clear away heat and reduce fire, calm the lungs and reduce inflammation, and relieve throat discomfort.
Conclusion: Pharyngitis is a common laryngeal disease, but not impossible**. Through the interpretation of the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, we understand that there are various methods of pharyngitis. According to the specific condition, you can choose different methods such as clearing heat and detoxifying, lung and stomach harmony, blood circulation and stasis. At the same time, ancient and modern famous prescriptions such as Yinqiaosan and Skullcap Qinglung Soup are also effective drugs for pharyngitis. If we use these methods wisely, the goal of pharyngitis** is completely achievable.
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References: 1 huang y, et al. clinical observation of huangqin tang combined with antibiotics in the treatment of acute pharyngitis. journal of traditional chinese medicine. 2018, 39(2): 128-131.