Many people, when experiencing a dry and sore throat or hoarseness, tend to take strong medications like Sanhuang Tablets or Honeysuckle Granules to "clear heat." Although the symptoms may quickly subside, the heat tends to recur repeatedly and cannot be eradicated at its root. This is because it is not "excess heat" causing the trouble, but rather the depletion of the body's "fluid reservoir," leading to insufficient yin in the lungs and kidneys.
Traditional Chinese Medicine often saysYin deficiency generates internal heatThis statement is absolutely true. Think about it: when the weather becomes extremely hot and dry, forests are prone to catching fire. Our bodies are no different. The lungs govern the skin and hair, regulate respiration, and help us filter air every day, making them most in need of the nourishment of yin fluids. The kidneys store essence, which is the "source" of yin fluids throughout the body. If kidney yin is insufficient, it is like a reservoir running out of water.
If the yin of the lungs and kidneys in our body is deficient, the yang qi in the body seems to have no restraint, gradually turning into "deficient fire," and then symptoms such asdry cough with little sputum, sputum with blood, dry and sore throat, hoarseness, tidal fever and night sweats, etc. When looking in the mirror, the tongue appears bright red, and the tongue coating is so thin it is almost nonexistent.
At this time, the commonly used fire-extinguishing medicines at home often have poor effects because most of them are bitter and cold in nature. Not only do they fail to eliminate the root cause, but they also further deplete the already insufficient yin fluids, making the fire burn even stronger. Here, I will share a bowl ofLily Bulb Decoction for Strengthening the LungThe entire formula consists of 10 medicinal ingredients, seemingly simple yet resembling a precise "firefighting team." It utilizes the Five Elements characteristic of "metal and water generating each other" to address both the root cause and symptoms, while simultaneously regulating qi and blood.
In the formula, raw and prepared Rehmannia root and Scrophulariae Radix nourish kidney water, while Lilium brownii and Ophiopogon japonicus nourish lung metal. By treating the spleen and kidney simultaneously and promoting the mutual generation of metal and water, the yin fluid becomes sufficient, and deficient fire naturally subsides. Additionally, the combination of Lilium brownii, raw and prepared Rehmannia root, Ophiopogon japonicus, Scrophulariae Radix, Angelica sinensis, and Paeonia lactiflora nourishes yin fluid to address the root cause. Meanwhile, the combination of Fritillaria thunbergii, Platycodon grandiflorus, and raw licorice clears lung heat, resolves phlegm, and soothes the throat to address the symptoms.
Of course, besides nourishing yin, it is also important to pay attention to daily routines and dietary habits, especially staying up late, which greatly depletes yin fluids. Although deficiency fire can be troublesome, finding the right approach and starting with "nourishing yin" makes gradual adjustment manageable. However, individual circumstances vary, and the adjustment of medication should be guided by a professional physician through syndrome differentiation to ensure safety and effectiveness. The above content is for reference only.
