Fermented Soybean and Gardenia Decoction

Fermented Soybean and Gardenia Decoction,Toad bile. Blue veins appear on the tongue; the patient cannot sleep day or night. In children, heat accumulates in the middle jiao, causing fever, restlessness, delirium, and refusal to eat.

Formulas Name : Fermented Soybean and Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 豉栀汤

Drug Formulation

2 he of fermented soybeans, 7 gardenia seeds.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Toad bile. Blue veins appear on the tongue; the patient cannot sleep day or night. In children, heat accumulates in the middle jiao, causing fever, restlessness, delirium, and refusal to eat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 70 percent; strain and administer in a single dose.

Fermented Soybean and Gardenia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.,Toad bile. Blue veins appear on the tongue; the patient cannot sleep day or night. In children, heat accumulates in the middle jiao, causing fever, restlessness, delirium, and refusal to eat.

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