Gardenia Decoction

Gardenia Decoction,Pathogenic heat affects the gallbladder, causing restlessness of the mind, mood swings, mania, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry tongue.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 山栀子饮

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Gardenia seeds, 1 liang of sweet bamboo shavings (lightly roasted), 1 sheng of fermented soybeans, 8 qian of Isatis root, and 1 liang of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and dried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 42.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Pathogenic heat affects the gallbladder, causing restlessness of the mind, mood swings, mania, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry tongue.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and a small amount of honey; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm; take once after meals and once before bedtime.

Gardenia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 42.,Pathogenic heat affects the gallbladder, causing restlessness of the mind, mood swings, mania, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry tongue.

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