What medication should be taken for a sore throat caused by excessive internal heat?

Generally, the term "throat" refers to the pharynx. Sore throat caused by excessive internal heat (commonly known as "fireiness") can be treated with medications such as Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, Lanqin Oral Liquid, Guilin Watermelon Frost Tablets, Niuhuang Jiedu Pills, and Pudilan Xiaoyan Tablets. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid

Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving wind symptoms, and reducing superficial pathogenic factors. Patients with sore throat may experience effective improvement of excessive internal heat after taking this medication, as well as relief from symptoms such as soreness and swelling of the throat caused by heatiness, thereby alleviating discomfort.

2. Lanqin Oral Liquid

Lanqin Oral Liquid is a traditional Chinese medicine formulation composed of multiple herbal ingredients, including Isatidis Radix (Banlangen), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin), Gardeniae Fructus (Zhizi), Phellodendri Cortex (Huangbai), and Sterculiae Semen (Pangdahai). It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving throat discomfort, and reducing swelling. It is suitable for alleviating symptoms such as sore throat caused by excessive internal heat.

3. Guilin Watermelon Frost Tablets

Guilin Watermelon Frost Tablets mainly contain ingredients such as watermelon frost, borneol, peppermint oil, and menthol. They have the effects of soothing the voice, relieving throat discomfort, reducing swelling, and alleviating pain. These tablets are effective in relieving symptoms such as sore throat and hoarseness.

4. Niuhuang Jiedu Pills

Niuhuang Jiedu Pills are primarily composed of artificial bezoar, Platycodi Radix (Jiegeng), borneol, licorice, and other ingredients. They have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispersing wind, and reducing swelling. These pills are suitable for improving symptoms such as excessive internal heat and sore throat. They can rapidly relieve throat discomfort and are an effective medication for treating sore throat caused by excessive heatiness.

5. Pudilan Xiaoyan Tablets

Pudilan Xiaoyan Tablets are composed of herbs such as Taraxaci Radix (Pu Gong Ying), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin), Bittercress (Ku Diding), and Isatidis Radix (Banlangen). They have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and reducing swelling. These tablets are particularly suitable for treating sore throat caused by excessive internal heat.

In daily life, it is advisable to eat bland and easily digestible foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. Additionally, increasing water intake to maintain throat moisture is recommended to help alleviate sore throat symptoms.