Xiang Sheng Po Di Wan
Overview
Xiang Sheng Po Di Wan is recorded in the Ming dynasty physician Gong Tingxian’s Wan Bing Hui Chun and is a classic formula for treating hoarseness and loss of voice. The formula consists of forsythia fruit, platycodon root, Sichuan lovage rhizome, Amomum fruit, terminalia fruit, Bai Yao Jian, peppermint, rhubarb, and licorice. It clears heat, benefits the throat, diffuses the Lung, and opens the voice. The original text used it for patterns such as “loss of voice from singing” and for hoarseness and throat discomfort caused by upward disturbance from fire-heat and excessive voice use. It has also subsequently been used in Japanese Kampo medicine.
Formula Composition
Common preparations may consist of forsythia fruit, platycodon root, Sichuan lovage rhizome, Amomum fruit, terminalia fruit, catechu, peppermint, rhubarb, and licorice.
Note: Proportions, excipients, and dosage forms may vary among different regions and manufacturers. Refer to the package insert for the actual product.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Commonly used for manifestations such as throat pain, hoarseness, and loss of voice.
Precautions
- Hoarseness lasting several weeks, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, or a neck mass should be evaluated promptly by a healthcare professional.
- The formula may contain rhubarb and should not be taken continuously for an extended period without medical guidance.
- People who use their voices professionally and experience persistent loss of voice should consider vocal cord lesions and undergo an examination by an otolaryngologist.
- Pregnant individuals, children, and people with chronic diseases should check the specific package insert before use.