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Throat-Opening Powder,For swelling and pain in the throat, with an inability to swallow even a drop of water.

Formulas Name : Throat-Opening Powder

Chinese Name : 咽喉通闭散

Drug Formulation

1 qian of rock salt, 1 qian of white alum, 1 qian of borax, 1 qian of sodium sulfate.

Source

From *Mei’s New Compilation of Proven Formulas*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For swelling and pain in the throat, with an inability to swallow even a drop of water.

Instructions for Use

Blow the powder into the throat. Once all phlegm and saliva have been expelled, the condition will be cured.

Throat-Opening Powder，From *Mei’s New Compilation of Proven Formulas*, Volume 1.，For swelling and pain in the throat, with an inability to swallow even a drop of water.

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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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