Library

The pharynx is the connection of the Stomach; therefore, it primarily governs the swallowing of food. Qi connects with the Lung; thus, the larynx primarily governs the passage of air. A sensation of obstruction and discomfort in the pharynx and larynx, as if a foreign body were present, is caused by the stagnation and fullness of the Lung and Stomach.

**Fangfeng San (Saposhnikoviae Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if there were a foreign body, with obstructive dysphagia and phlegm stagnation in the chest and diaphragm.
Ingredients: Fangfeng (*Saposhnikoviae Radix*, removed forked branches), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*), Baizhu (*Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma*), Duhuo (*Angelicae Pubescentis Radix*, removed radicle), Caodoukou (*Cardamomi Fructus*, peeled), each 3 fen; Tianma (*Gastrodiae Rhizoma*), Xiongqiong (*Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma*), Baizhi (*Angelicae Dahuricae Radix*), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed black skin), each 1 liang; Xixin (*Asari Radix et Rhizoma*, removed seedlings and leaves); Gaoliangjiang (*Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma*), Qingju pi (*Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*, green tangerine peel), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried), each half liang; Jingsanleng (*Curcumae Radix*, processed and crushed, 1 liang); Houpo (*Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex*, removed rough bark, fried with ginger juice, 3 qian).
Usage: Grind into powder. Take 3 qianbi per dose, mixed with warm wine. Decoction of jujube is also acceptable. Three times daily.

**Xingren Jian (Apricot Seed Decoction)**: Treats stagnation of Lung and Stomach Qi, causing a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were obstructing.
Ingredients: Xingren (*Armeniacae Semen*, soaked in water, peeled, core removed, double-kernelled, stir-fried until yellow), Sanggenbaipi (*Mori Cortex*, crushed and stir-fried), Beimu (*Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus*, heart removed), each 1.5 liang; Shengjiangzhi (*Zingiberis Recens Juice*, 1 he); Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried); Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*, stir-fried).
Usage: Grind apricot seeds, add five sheng of water, filter the decoction. Hold in the mouth and swallow after each meal.

**Shegan San (Belamcandae Powder)** (from *Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang - Shenghui Fang*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were obstructing, with dysphagia, pain, restlessness, and inability to swallow.
Ingredients: Shegan (*Belamcandae Rhizoma*), Xijiao xie (*Rhinocerotis Cornu*, shaved), Chuanshengma (*Bupleuri Radix*, Chuan variety), Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*), each 3 fen; Helile pi (*Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium*, rind), Zisuzi (*Perillae Fructus*, stir-fried), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, red poria), Zhike (*Aurantii Fructus Immaturus*, bran-fried, placenta removed).
Usage: Grind into powder. Take 3 qian per dose.

**Muxiang Tang (Aucklandiae Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats throat obstruction and stagnation, with a sensation as if a foreign body were present.
Ingredients: Muxiang (*Aucklandiae Radix*), Chenju pi (*Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*, aged tangerine peel, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), Houpo (*Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex*, removed rough bark, fried with ginger juice), Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, soaked in ginger juice overnight, washed seven times, sliced, dried), Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*, stir-fried), Shaoyao (*Paeoniae Radix*).
Usage: Decoct and take hot.

**Banxia Tang (Pinelliae Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were obstructing.
Ingredients: Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, washed seven times, sliced, dried, 1 liang), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried and crushed), Gualougen (*Trichosanthis Radix*, crushed), Guizhi (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, removed rough bark), each 3 liang; Shigao (*Gypsum Fibrosum*).
Usage: Take 5 qianbi per dose.

**Shegan San (Belamcandae Powder)** (from *Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang - Shenghui Fang*): Treats throat obstruction as if a foreign body were present.
Ingredients: Shegan (*Belamcandae Rhizoma*, 1 liang), Guixin (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, 1 liang), Zhike (*Aurantii Fructus Immaturus*, 3 fen, bran-fried), Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, 1 fen, washed seven times to remove slipperiness), Helile pi (*Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium*, 2 liang).
Usage: Grind into powder. Take 4 qian per dose, dissolve in the mouth.

**Han Hua Longnao Wan (Borneol Lozenge Pills)** (from *Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang - Shenghui Fang*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a pellet were present, persisting for many days, with difficulty swallowing saliva, thirst, and pain. Deep acupuncture may be required to puncture and drain.
Ingredients: Longnao (*Borneolum Syntheticum*, 1 fen, finely ground), Chuanshengma (*Bupleuri Radix*, 1 liang), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, half liang, honey-fried until slightly red and crushed), Huangqi (*Astragali Radix*, 1 liang, crushed), Mayaxiao (*Natrii Sulfas*, 1 liang), Shexiang (*Moschus*).
Usage: Grind into powder, mix with finely ground borneol. Hold in the mouth to dissolve.

**Renshen Tang (Ginseng Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats throat obstruction as if a foreign body were present.
Ingredients: Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried), Helile pi (*Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium*), each 1 liang; Shegan (*Belamcandae Rhizoma*), Chenju pi (*Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), Guizhi (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, removed rough bark), Wumei (*Mume Fructus*).
Usage: Decoct and take orally. If symptoms do not improve, continue taking.

**Lingyangjiao Tang (Saiga Tataricae Cornu Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats throat obstruction as if a foreign body were present, with immediate dysphagia upon eating.
Ingredients: Lingyangjiao xie (*Saigae Tataricae Cornu*, shaved), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed black skin), Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, washed seven times, slipperiness removed, stir-fried), Mutong (*Akebiae Caulis*, crushed), Shegan (*Belamcandae Rhizoma*), each half liang; Cangsumi (*Milium Indicum*, millet), Shengjiang (*Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens*), Dazao (*Jujubae Fructus*).
Usage: Decoct and take orally.

**Zhupi Tang (Bambusa Membranacea Decoction)**: Treats throat obstruction as if a foreign body were present, with loss of voice and breath.
Ingredients: Zhupi (*Bambusa Membranacea*, bamboo sheath), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried), each 1 liang; Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed black skin), Guizhi (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, removed rough bark), Mahuang (*Ephedrae Herba*, removed roots and joints, boiled first to skim foam, dried).
Usage: Decoct to obtain six-tenths of the liquid.

**Muxiang San (Aucklandiae Powder)** (from *Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang - Shenghui Fang*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were present, with complete obstruction, unable to swallow or spit out.
Ingredients: Muxiang (*Aucklandiae Radix*, half liang), Xijiao xie (*Rhinocerotis Cornu*, shaved, 1 liang), Xuanshen (*Scrophulariae Radix*, 1.5 liang), Lingyangjiao xie (*Saigae Tataricae Cornu*, shaved, 1 liang), Sanggenbaipi (*Mori Cortex*, 1.5 liang, crushed), Chuanshengma (*Bupleuri Radix*, Chuan variety).
Usage: Decoct one zhan, reduce to appropriate volume.

**Shegan Tang (Belamcandae Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were present, with dysphagia.
Ingredients: Shegan (*Belamcandae Rhizoma*), Shengma (* Cimicifugae Rhizoma*), Ziwan (*Asterae Radix*, removed seedlings and soil), Baihe (*Lilii Bulbus*), each half liang; Mutong (*Akebiae Caulis*, crushed, 1 liang), Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*, stir-fried), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed black skin).
Usage: Add Houpo (*Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex*) and Huangqin (*Scutellariae Radix*) to decoct.

**Huangqin Shegan Tang (Scutellariae and Belamcandae Decoction)**: Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were obstructing.
Ingredients: Huangqin (*Scutellariae Radix*, removed black heart), Shegan (*Belamcandae Rhizoma*), each 1 liang; Zhike (*Aurantii Fructus Immaturus*, placenta removed, bran-fried), Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, washed seven times, slipperiness removed, dried), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried and crushed), each 3 qian.
Usage: Add five slices of fresh ginger to decoct.

**Luoshi Tang (Trichosanthos Decoction)**: Treats throat obstruction as if a foreign body were present.
Ingredients: Luoshi (*Trichosanthes Thunbergiana Caulis*), Ziwan (*Asterae Radix*, removed seedlings and soil), each half liang; Shengma (*Cimicifugae Rhizoma*), Shegan (*Belamcandae Rhizoma*), each 3 fen; Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*, stir-fried), Mutong (*Akebiae Caulis*, crushed), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed black skin).
Usage: Decoct to promote free flow and relieve obstruction.

**Huangqi Gancao Tang (Astragali and Glycyrrhizae Decoction)**: Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were obstructing, with chest fullness, qi rushing up from the hypochondrium, and decreased appetite.
Ingredients: Huangqi (*Astragali Radix*), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried), each 1.5 liang; Guizhi (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, removed rough bark, half liang), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*, 1 liang), Shaoyao (*Paeoniae Radix*), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed black skin), each 2 liang.
Usage: Decoct and remove dregs.

**Helile San (Terminaliae Chebulae Powder)**: Treats throat obstruction as if a foreign body were present, with dysphagia and inability to eat.
Ingredients: Helile pi (*Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium*, rind, 3 fen), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*, half liang, removed radicle), Guixin (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, half liang), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, half liang, honey-fried until slightly red and crushed), Binglang (*Arecae Semen*, half liang).
Usage: Decoct and remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Banxia San (Pinelliae Powder)**: Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body felt like roasted meat rotting.
Ingredients: Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, 1.5 liang, washed seven times, slipperiness removed), Houpo (*Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex*, 1 liang, removed rough bark, coated with ginger juice, fried until fragrant and cooked), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, 1 liang), Zisu ye (*Perillae Folium*).
Usage: Decoct one zhan.

**Banxia Mutong Tang (Pinelliae and Akebiae Decoction)**: Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were obstructing, with discomfort during eating and drinking.
Ingredients: Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, soaked in water seven times, slipperiness removed, dried), Mutong (*Akebiae Caulis*, crushed and stir-fried), Ganjiang (*Zingiberis Rhizoma*, processed), each half liang; Shaoyao (*Paeoniae Radix*), Sanggenbaipi (*Mori Cortex*, fried and crushed), each half liang.
Usage: Form into pills.

**Maimendong Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats stagnation of Lung and Stomach Qi, with wind-heat invading the throat causing obstruction and discomfort.
Ingredients: Maimendong (*Ophiopogonis Radix*, removed heart, dried, 3 liang), Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, washed seven times, dried), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried), each 1 liang; Cangjingmi (*Milium Indicum*, stir-fried, 1 he).
Usage: Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qianbi per dose, with one sheng of water and one broken jujube. Decoct to one-fifth, remove dregs, take warm. Three times daily, at any time.

**Jiegeng Tang (Platycodon Decoction)** (from *Yu Yao Yuan Fang*): Treats throat pain and a sensation as if a foreign body were obstructing.
Ingredients: Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*, 2 liang, crushed), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*, removed radicle), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried and crushed), each half liang; Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, washed seven times, sliced, dried, 1 liang).
Usage: Coarsely crush and sieve.

**Renshen Wan (Ginseng Pills)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were blocking, with qi rebellion, dysphagia, and inability to eat.
Ingredients: Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*, 1 liang), Guizhi (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, removed rough bark), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, honey-fried and crushed), Chenju pi (*Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), each half liang.
Usage: Grind into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills.

**Siwei Tang (Four-Ingredient Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were present, with difficult swallowing and vomiting.
Ingredients: Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, soaked in ginger juice overnight, washed, sliced, dried), Houpo (*Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex*, removed rough bark, fried with ginger juice), Chenju pi (*Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), each 1 liang; Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed black skin, 2 liang).
Usage: Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qianbi per dose, with one sheng of water and one piece of ginger the size of a jujube, smashed. Decoct to six-tenths, remove dregs, take warm after meals.

**Houpo Tang (Magnoliae Officinalis Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were present.
Ingredients: Houpo (*Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex*, removed rough bark, fried with ginger juice), Chifuling (*Poria cum Ligno*, removed rough bark), each 2 liang; Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, washed seven times, sliced, dried, 1.5 liang), Zisu ye (*Perillae Folium*, dried).
Usage: Decoct, three times daily.

**Xingren Wan (Apricot Seed Pills)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats immediate dysphagia upon eating in the throat, with a sensation as if a foreign body were not descending.
Ingredients: Xingren (*Armeniacae Semen*, soaked in water, peeled, core removed, double-kernelled, stir-fried, half liang), Guizhi (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, removed rough bark), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*), Pipaye (*Loquat Folium*, brushed to remove hairs, fried), each 1 liang.
Usage: Grind into powder.

To treat a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were present, making swallowing difficult, use this formula. (Also known as Xiaqi Yinzi, from *Shenghui Fang*).
Ingredients: Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, 1 liang, washed seven times, slipperiness removed), Chenju pi (*Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*, 1 liang, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), Guixin (*Cinnamomi Ramulus*, 1 liang), Helile pi (*Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium*, 1 liang).
Usage: Form into pills.

**Shilian Tang (Nelumbinis Semen Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were obstructing, with inability to eat or drink.
Ingredients: Shilianzi (*Nelumbinis Semen*, stir-fried to extract flesh), Renshen (*Ginseng Radix*), Chutou kang (*Stirring Pestle Bran*), each 1 liang.
Usage: Coarsely crush and sieve. Take 3 qianbi per dose, with one sheng of water, decoct to six-tenths, remove dregs.

**Dahuang San (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma Powder)** (from *Shenghui Fang*): Treats throat obstruction as if a foreign body were present, on either the left or right side, named "Gu" (worm/parasite). This is due to accumulated wind-heat in the throat.
Ingredients: Chuan Dahuang (*Rhei Radix et Rhizoma*, half liang, crushed and slightly dried), Niubangzi (*Arctii Fructus*, 1 liang, slightly stir-fried), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, half liang, honey-fried until slightly red and crushed).
Usage: Grind into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, with water.

**Jiegeng Tang (Platycodon Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats wind-heat clashing in the throat, causing a sensation as if a foreign body were obstructing.
Ingredients: Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*, stir-fried), Banxia (*Pinelliae Rhizoma*, washed seven times, slipperiness removed, dried).
Usage: Equal parts, crush to the size of hemp seeds. Take 5 qianbi per dose, with two zhan of water and seven slices of fresh ginger.

**Chukang Wan (Pestle Bran Pills)**: Treats a sensation in the throat as if a piece of roasted meat were present, with immediate dysphagia upon eating.
Usage: Use two he of fine bran from the rice pounder pestle head, grind into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a pellet. Dissolve one pill in the mouth on an empty stomach, swallowing saliva gently.

**He Fang (Lotus Formula)** (also known as Shunjie Tang, from *Wei Sheng Jia Bao*): Treats a sensation in the throat as if a foreign body were present, unable to spit out or swallow, with abdominal distension and emaciation. Also treats mouth and tongue sores.
Usage: Extract juice from white lotus root (*Nelumbinis Rhizoma*) and drink. The "Gu" condition will immediately resolve. For mouth and tongue sores, soak in wine for half a day, hold in mouth and gargle with the juice.

To treat flying filaments growing between the throat and tongue, which are minor forms of "E" (throat swelling), they should also be punctured. Alternatively, chew Perilla leaf (*Perillae Folium*) finely and swallow with water. (From *Danliao Fang*)

**Xuanshen Shengma Tang (Scrophulariae and Cimicifugae Decoction)**: Treats throat obstruction and discomfort, swelling behind the epiglottis, red tongue, fluent speech in the morning, and slight stiffness in the afternoon.
Ingredients: Lianqiao (*Forsythiae Fructus*, 3 fen), Shengma (*Cimicifugae Rhizoma*, 5 fen), Jiegeng (*Platycodonis Radix*, 3 fen), Niuzi (*Arctii Fructus*, 2 fen), Fangfeng (*Saposhnikoviae Radix*, 1 fen), Xuanshen (*Scrophulariae Radix*, 2 fen), Gancao (*Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, 2 fen).
Usage: With two zhan of water, decoct and take.