Artemisia, Gardenia, and Coptis Decoction，*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 21.，Grain-induced jaundice: the Fu Yang pulse is taut; dizziness occurs immediately after eating grains; wind and cold combine; the energy of the grains is impure; the stomach is filled with turbidity; turbid qi does not flow; urination is obstructed; the entire body turns yellow.
Artemisia, Gardenia, and Coptis Decoction
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Formulas Name : Artemisia, Gardenia, and Coptis Decoction
Chinese Name : 茵陈栀子汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 5 fen of Poria cocos, 3 qian of Gardenia jasminoides, 3 qian of Atractylodes lancea (roasted), 3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 6 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis (raw), 2 fen of Coptis chinensis, 2 fen of Fructus Aurantii (roasted), 2 fen of Polyporus umbellatus (peeled), 2 fen of Alisma orientale, 2 fen of Citrus reticulata (dried), 2 fen of Stephania tetrandra, 2 fen of Citrus aurantium (green peel).
Source
*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 21.
Benefits
Grain-induced jaundice: the Fu Yang pulse is taut; dizziness occurs immediately after eating grains; wind and cold combine; the energy of the grains is impure; the stomach is filled with turbidity; turbid qi does not flow; urination is obstructed; the entire body turns yellow.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients and prepare as one dose. Decoct in a steady stream of water; take warm before meals. Two doses should be sufficient for recovery.
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Artemisia, Gardenia, and Coptis Decoction,Grain-induced jaundice: the Fu Yang pulse is taut; dizziness occurs immediately after eating grains; wind and cold combine; the energy of the grains is impure; the stomach is filled with turbidity; turbid qi does not flow; urination is obstructed; the entire body turns yellow.