9 remedies for hoarseness

Hoarseness is the primary symptom of vocal disorders, manifesting as a raspy, unclear voice, or even complete loss of voice (inability to produce sound).

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, hoarseness is mostly caused by external pathogens, related to the lung meridian, and often occurs suddenly. This is because external pathogens invade the lungs, causing damage to the lung qi and yin, leading to illness.

Terminalia chebula (kha tu) is used to treat hoarseness.

Treatment for hoarseness depends on the specific condition. Here are some commonly used remedies.

Lesson 1:For hoarseness due to wind-heat, the patient feels thirsty, has a sore throat, and experiences heat and restlessness in the five internal organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, lungs, and lungs). Use the following prescription: 10g of fresh Terminalia chebula fruit, 10g of Forsythia suspensa, 6g of Cicada moulting, 6g of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 10g of Platycodon grandiflorus, 6g of Mentha arvensis, 6g of Glycyrrhiza glabra, 12g of Phellodendron amurense, 10g of Arctium lappa seeds, and 10g of Ophiopogon japonicus. Decoction for oral administration.

Lesson 2:For hoarseness caused by phlegm-heat stagnation, use the following herbs: 6g of Iris tectorum, 9g of winter melon seeds, 6g of Phaseolus vulgaris, 3g of Cicada moulting, 9g of Trichosanthes kirilowii peel, 9g of Adenophora stricta, 9g of Loquat leaves, 9g of raw Arctium lappa seeds, 3g of raw Glycyrrhiza glabra, and 3g of Fritillaria cirrhosa. Decoction for oral administration.

Lesson 3:Hoarseness due to Yin deficiency and internal heat. If hoarseness persists, accompanied by dry throat, sore throat, sticky phlegm, and mild fever, use 12g of Saussurea root, 10g of Scrophularia root, 10g of Ginkgo biloba, 10g of Lycium barbarum, 6g of Terminalia chebula, 10g of Ophiopogon japonicus, 10g of Mentha arvensis, 10g of Paeonia lactiflora, and 10g of Glycyrrhiza glabra. Alternatively, use half a Luo Han Guo fruit and 3-4 durian fruits, decocted into a concentrated liquid, gargle and swallow 3-4 times a day.

Lesson 4For hoarseness due to cold, difficulty speaking, sore throat, rough breathing, and fever, use 8g of Bupleurum chinense, 6g of Perilla frutescens, 6g of Citrus reticulata peel, 4g of Glycyrrhiza glabra, 8g of Platycodon grandiflorus, 6g of Cicada moulting, and 10g of Prunus armeniaca kernel. Decoction for oral administration.

Lesson 5:For hoarseness caused by yin deficiency and blood stasis, use 12g of ginseng, 12g of salvia miltiorrhiza, 12g of rehmannia glutinosa, 12g of silkworm pupae, 12g of ophiopogon japonicus, 12g of astragalus membranaceus, 12g of chuanxiong, 6g of licorice, and 4g of cicada molting. Decoction to be taken once a day, divided into three doses.

Lesson 6:For hoarseness due to lung deficiency, use the following formula: ginseng 12g, Poria cocos 12g, Angelica sinensis 12g, Rehmannia glutinosa 12g, Asparagus cochinchinensis 10g, Ophiopogon japonicus 10g, Terminalia chebula 10g, Prunus mume 10g, Colla corii asini 10g, cow's milk 16g, honey 10g, and one fresh pear. Decoction for oral administration.

Lesson 7:To nourish the lungs, use the Yang Jin Tang formula consisting of 12g Rehmannia glutinosa, 12g Morus alba bark, 10g almond, 10g donkey hide gelatin, 10g Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 12g Adenophora stricta, 12g Ophiopogon japonicus, and 10g honey. Decoction for oral administration.

Lesson 8:If you have a persistent cough and hoarseness, use 30g of lily bulb and 15g of winter flower, grind them into a fine powder, then mix with honey to form pills. Divide into 2-3 doses and take after meals for 5 days. Alternatively, use 10g of fresh Terminalia chebula, 10g of Platycodon grandiflorus, and 6g of fresh licorice root. Decoction to be taken orally.

Lesson 9For cases of weak voice, inability to pronounce words clearly, and poor vocal cord elasticity, use the following formula: Angelica sinensis 16g, Astragalus membranaceus 16g, Atractylodes macrocephala 16g, Codonopsis pilosula 16g, Bupleurum chinense 10g, Glycyrrhiza glabra extract 6g, Terminalia chebula 10g, Bambusa vulgaris 10g, Citrus reticulata peel 8g, Cimicifuga dahurica 10g, Platycodon grandiflorus 10g, Fritillaria cirrhosa 6g. Decoction for oral administration.

According to SKĐS