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In Chinese Medicine pharyngitis can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat pharyngitis as can be seen on Honeysuckle Flower's page.
Honeysuckle Flowers is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Dispels Wind-Heat derived from an External pathogen. Expels Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner. Relieves Carbuncles.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat pharyngitis as can be seen on Natural Indigo's page.
Natural Indigo is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Stomach, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and cools the Blood. Disperses Stagnation and reduces swelling. Drains Liver Fire, dispels Summer-Heat and extinguishes Wind to stop tremors.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat pharyngitis as can be seen on Woad Root's page.
Woad Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Stomach and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and Fire toxicity. Cools the Blood. Dispels Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat pharyngitis as can be seen on Jiaogulan's page.
Jiaogulan is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and detoxifies. Relieves cough, moistens the Lungs and eliminates Phlegm. Nourishes the Heart and soothes the nerves. Tonifies Qi and promotes Essence.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat pharyngitis as can be seen on Woad Leaf's page.
Woad Leaves is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Stomach and the Heart.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and toxicity from the Blood. Clears Heat associated with contagious febrile diseases.
Carbuncles Erysipelas Laryngitis Mumps Dysentery Tonsillitis Sore throat Mouth ulcers Fever Boils