Can patients with pharyngitis consume Si Wu Tang (Four-Ingredient Decoction)?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with pharyngitis. My mother-in-law suggested preparing Si Wu Tang (Four-Ingredient Decoction) for me to drink. May I ask whether it is appropriate to take Si Wu Tang for pharyngitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Pharyngitis patients may consume Si Wu Tang (Four-Ingredient Decoction). This traditional herbal formula helps nourish and invigorate the blood, thereby enhancing the body’s resistance and immune function, and may help prevent cardiovascular diseases. However, Si Wu Tang should not be taken during episodes of colds, fever, abdominal distension, or diarrhea. It is also contraindicated for individuals experiencing dry mouth, conjunctival congestion, or impaired gastrointestinal function.
