桔梗汤

Name

1. Jiegeng Tang
2. 如圣汤
3. 桔梗湯
4. 如聖湯

The Prescription of 桔梗汤

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

• Jie Geng 3 g,
• Gan Cao 6 g.

Explanation

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

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

The Effect of 桔梗汤

Effect

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

Indications

Sore throat, cough, pharyngitis, pulmonary abscess.

Administrations

Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.