Artemisia, Gardenia, and Coptis Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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