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Shaoyin Ganju Decoction,For Shao Yin syndrome characterized by sore throat, dizziness, a deep and fine pulse, and persistent fever. For chronic laryngitis with pain and thirst occurring after noon.

Formulas Name : Shaoyin Ganju Decoction

Chinese Name : 少阴甘桔汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root 2 qian, licorice root 1 qian, tangerine peel 6 fen, Sichuan lovage root 6 fen, scutellaria root 6 fen, bupleurum root 6 fen, scrophularia root 6 fen, notopterygium root 4 fen, cimicifuga root 4 fen.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For Shao Yin syndrome characterized by sore throat, dizziness, a deep and fine pulse, and persistent fever. For chronic laryngitis with pain and thirst occurring after noon.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 1 scallion white; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take as needed.

Shaoyin Ganju Decoction，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.，For Shao Yin syndrome characterized by sore throat, dizziness, a deep and fine pulse, and persistent fever. For chronic laryngitis with pain and thirst occurring after noon.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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