Gardenia, Gypsum, and Fragrant Black Bean Decoction

Gardenia, Gypsum, and Fragrant Black Bean Decoction,For cases of typhoid fever where the condition recurs as before, accompanied by spontaneous sweating, a floating and slippery pulse, and severe restlessness.

Formulas Name : Gardenia, Gypsum, and Fragrant Black Bean Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子石膏香豉汤

Drug Formulation

16 Gardenia fruits, 4 liang of gypsum, 1 liang of fragrant fermented soybeans (wrapped in cotton).

Source

From *General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For cases of typhoid fever where the condition recurs as before, accompanied by spontaneous sweating, a floating and slippery pulse, and severe restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 sheng of water; first boil the first two ingredients until reduced to 2.5 sheng, then add the fermented soybeans and boil until reduced to 1.5 sheng. Strain and drink 1 zhan while warm; alternatively, after the decoction is ready, add 2–7 pieces of male mouse feces (ground into powder).

Gardenia, Gypsum, and Fragrant Black Bean Decoction,From *General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 3.,For cases of typhoid fever where the condition recurs as before, accompanied by spontaneous sweating, a floating and slippery pulse, and severe restlessness.

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