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Golden Key,For laryngeal obstruction, laryngeal spasm, or severe congestion of phlegm and saliva, making it difficult to swallow even water or broth.

Formulas Name : Golden Key

Chinese Name : 金钥匙

Drug Formulation

Yanxiao 1 liang 5 qian, Borax 5 qian, Borneol 1 zi, White Stiff Silkworm 1 qian, Realgar 2 qian

Source

From *Explanations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind each of the above herbs into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For laryngeal obstruction, laryngeal spasm, or severe congestion of phlegm and saliva, making it difficult to swallow even water or broth.

Instructions for Use

Blow into the affected area through a bamboo tube, and the phlegm and saliva will be expelled. If the phlegm is expelled but the throat remains constricted, immediately puncture the affected area with a needle to remove the stagnant blood.

Golden Key，From *Explanations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 6.，For laryngeal obstruction, laryngeal spasm, or severe congestion of phlegm and saliva, making it difficult to swallow even water or broth.

Copyright: Excerpt from From *Explanations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 6., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 26, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.

Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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