Vinegar Decoction

傷寒論

-- Shaoyin disease, injury in the throat, sores form, inability to speak, voice not coming out: Ku Jiu Tang governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))

Fourteen pieces of Pinellia, washed and broken like jujube pits; one chicken egg, remove the yolk, put in bitter wine, and place in the eggshell. For the above two ingredients, put the Pinellia into the bitter wine, place the eggshell in a knife ring, set it on the fire, bring to three boils, and remove the dregs. Sip and swallow a little at a time; if not cured, prepare three more doses. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)

The above two ingredients: put Pinellia into bitter wine (vinegar), place the eggshell in a knife ring, set it on the fire, bring to three boils, remove the dregs, and sip/swallow a little at a time. If not cured, prepare three more doses. (Modern usage: In a clay pot, first decoct 15 g of ginger-processed Pinellia with an appropriate amount of rice vinegar for about five minutes, then add an equal amount of egg white; when it turns cloudy white, remove from the fire, place in a porcelain bowl, let cool, and take frequent small sips.)

湯劑

Dry dampness and Resolve Phlegm, invigorate blood and dispel stasis, reduce swelling and stop pain.

Injury in the throat with sores, pain extending to the sides of the throat, inability to speak, and failure to produce voice.