Gān-Jú Formula for Eliminating Phlegm and Fluid Retention，From *Thirteen Formulas for Surgical Diseases*, Volume 2.，Dark Gate Latch Syndrome: This condition arises above the uvula in the throat, where two fleshy lumps—one on each side—block the throat, preventing the passage of water or food. The eyes often discharge pus, and the lumps resemble rotten winter melon.
Gān-Jú Formula for Eliminating Phlegm and Fluid Retention
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Formulas Name : Gān-Jú Formula for Eliminating Phlegm and Fluid Retention
Chinese Name : 甘桔消痰饮
Drug Formulation
Platycodon root 1 qian, Pueraria root 1 qian, Gardenia fruit 5 fen, Forsythia fruit 5 fen, Saposhnikovia root 5 fen, Peppermint 5 fen, Licorice root 5 fen, Coptis root 7 fen, Euphorbia seed 1 qian, Red peony root 5 fen, Angelica dahurica root 5 fen, Ligusticum root 5 fen, Scrophularia root 7 fen, Ophiopogon tuber 7 fen, Bamboo leaf 5 fen.
Source
From *Thirteen Formulas for Surgical Diseases*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Dark Gate Latch Syndrome: This condition arises above the uvula in the throat, where two fleshy lumps—one on each side—block the throat, preventing the passage of water or food. The eyes often discharge pus, and the lumps resemble rotten winter melon.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Gān-Jú Formula for Eliminating Phlegm and Fluid Retention,Dark Gate Latch Syndrome: This condition arises above the uvula in the throat, where two fleshy lumps—one on each side—block the throat, preventing the passage of water or food. The eyes often discharge pus, and the lumps resemble rotten winter melon.