Patient's question:
Chronic pharyngitis, always dry cough.1: Which is more effective for dry cough, honeysuckle or Scutellaria?
2: Besides honeysuckle and Scutellaria, what other Chinese medicines are good for lung heat?
Doctor's answer:
According to the patient's symptoms, traditional Chinese medicine initially considers it to be a case of cough. Cough can be caused by external pathogens or internal injuries. The patient also suffers from pharyngitis, which often leads to recurrent symptoms such as throat itching, mild cough, and throat pain. This is related to cough. It is recommended to take some heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs. honeysuckle has a strong effect in rapidly dispersing heat and reducing inflammation, but it is not very effective for treating lung heat. Baical skullcap is better for clearing lung heat. It is advised to get more rest and avoid overworking. In terms of diet, consume easily digestible foods. Avoid spicy, greasy, and overly salty foods. Do not consume alcohol. Properly digest fruits, vegetables, and water. Do not smoke. For your condition, it is recommended to use baical skullcap in combination with mulberry bark and loquat leaves for treatment.