Gardenia Depression-Relieving Decoction

Gardenia Depression-Relieving Decoction,Chest Constriction. When wind-heat is internally stagnant, it causes distress and oppression in the chest and epigastrium, along with mental restlessness.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Depression-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子解郁汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of black gardenia, 1 trichosanthes fruit (sliced), 2 qian of forsythia, 2 qian of mint, 2 qian of kudzu root, 1 qian 5 fen of perilla stem, 3 qian of fermented soybeans, 2 qian of curcuma.

Source

*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Chest Constriction. When wind-heat is internally stagnant, it causes distress and oppression in the chest and epigastrium, along with mental restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Add 20 bamboo leaves and 5 qian white茅根, decoct and take orally.

Gardenia Depression-Relieving Decoction,*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 3.,Chest Constriction. When wind-heat is internally stagnant, it causes distress and oppression in the chest and epigastrium, along with mental restlessness.

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