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The so-called "Dog Throat" (Gou Yan) refers to a condition where the patient feels a sensation of obstruction and blockage in the throat, with difficulty breathing, resembling symptoms of Hou Bi (Sore Throat). The Yin and Yang Qi originate from the Lung (Fei), circulating up and down along the throat. If wind-heat toxic pathogens invade... [Note: Original text contains gaps/errors here; only visible parts are translated]

Kunbu Wan (Seaweed Pill): Treats congestion, stuffiness, and qi obstruction in the throat, with symptoms similar to Hou Bi.
Ingredients: Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus, washed to remove saltiness, 1 liang), Helile Pi (Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium, 2 liang), Binglang (Arecae Semen, crushed, 1 liang), Songluo (Usnea, amount unspecified), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum, processed and crushed), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, bark removed, each 1 liang), Haizao (Sargassum Thallus, washed to remove saltiness, 1 liang), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis, crushed, 2 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, administered with warm wine. Take after meals and before bedtime.

Mayaxiao Jian (Halloysitum Rubrum Decoction): Treats Dog Throat causing qi obstruction, swelling, pain, and even critical weakness of breath.
Ingredients: Mayaxiao (Halloysitum Rubrum), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis, crushed), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Qumai Sui (Dianthi Flos), Xijiao Xie (Rhinocerotis Cornu, shaved), Malanzi (Iridis Tectorii Rhizoma, each 1.5 liang), Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix, each 1 liang).
[Note: Original text lacks specific preparation and administration instructions for this formula.]

Xuanshen San (Scrophularia Powder): Treats Dog Throat causing qi obstruction.
Ingredients: Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, soaked in hot water, skin and tip removed, stir-fried), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Chi Fuling (Poria cum Ligno Rubrum, black skin removed), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, each 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above herbs into powder. Take 2 qian bi (approx. 3-6g) per dose, mixed with hot boiled water. Take 3 to 5 times daily.

Dansha Jiu (Cinnabar Wine): Treats Dog Throat.
Symptoms: Sudden sensation of blockage in the throat.
Ingredients: Dansha (Cinnabaris), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, bark removed), Jiangfan (Calcaris Cupri Sulfatis, each 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above herbs into fine powder, wrap in cotton cloth, soak in a small amount of good-quality wine for a long time, and hold in the mouth to gargle until cured.

Erhui San (Two Ashes Powder): Treats Dog Throat and Chan Hou Feng (Entangling Throat Wind).
Ingredients: Dengxin Jian Hui (Junci Medulla Ash), Tan Shang Baihui (White Ash from Charcoal Fire), Bai Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, straight ones, stir-fried, equal parts).
Preparation and Administration: Grind together into powder. Mix with ginger-honey water and take 1 qian bi per dose.

Rusheng San (Like-Sage Powder): Treats Dog Throat and sudden tightness/constriction of the throat.
Ingredients: Chishao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, forked parts removed, 3 fen), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder. Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with cold tea. No specific timing required.

Shidan San (Chalcocite Powder): Treats Chan Hou Feng and Dog Throat.
Ingredients: Shidan (Chalcocites, 1.5 qian, calcined and ground), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 1 qian, ground).
Preparation and Administration: Mix and grind evenly. Take 0.5 qian bi per dose, mixed with warm grain water. The goal is to induce expectoration of phlegm.

Jizi Fa (Egg Method): Treats Dog Throat.
Ingredients: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 1 qian, made into paste with ginger juice, formed into cakes, dried, and ground fine), Jizi (Galli Ovum, one egg).
Preparation and Administration: First, open the head of the egg, discard the yolk and white, then fill halfway with Kujiu (Vinegar). [Note: Original text is incomplete here; likely implies application or ingestion.]

Formula for Treating Dog Throat:
Take 3 he of millet rice, form into a ball by hand, and share it with a dog to eat; this will cure the condition.

Formula for Sudden Qi Obstruction in Throat, Difficulty Breathing, and Impending Death:
Take one bulb of garlic, peel off both ends, and insert into the nostril. If the left nostril is blocked, plug the right; if the right is blocked, plug the left. When pus and blood discharge from the throat, immediate relief occurs.

Eshi San (Arctii Powder): Treats wind-heat obstruction causing throat swelling and knotting.
Ingredients: Eshi (Arctii Fructus, 1 he), half raw and half stir-fried, pounded and sifted into powder. Take 1 qian bi mixed with wine; immediate recovery is expected. Another method: Grind fresh stems and leaves and apply to the throat. Alternatively, break a stem at the head and insert into the throat.

Another Formula:
Grind fresh Arctii Fructus into powder, make into pills with rock sugar, and dissolve in the mouth. Additionally, use the root, cut 1 sheng, boil in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng, strain, and divide into 3-4 warm doses. Avoid garlic and wheat products.

Rushen San (Miraculous Powder, also known as Rusheng San): Treats sudden blockage and obstruction in the throat.

Huangbai San (Yellow-White Powder): Treats Dog Throat.
Ingredients: Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, ground, 1 liang), Liuhuang (Sulfur, ground, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: First, boil Mangxiao in a dingzi (small pot) until bubbling, clarify, then add Liuhuang powder. Stir until the flame extinguishes. Pour into a new bowl to cool, grind finely into powder. Take 0.5 qian bi per dose, mixed with fresh well water.