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Cimicifuga and Gardenia Decoction

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Cimicifuga and Gardenia Decoction,For excessive heat in the stomach.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻栀子汤

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga (chopped) 3 liang, Gardenia seeds 3 liang, Belamcanda 3 liang, Red Poria (black skin removed) 3 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 4 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or bean seeds.

Benefits

For excessive heat in the stomach.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen; add 1 he of Rehmannia juice and 1 spoon of red honey; decoct for another 1–2 boils; strain and take while warm.

Cimicifuga and Gardenia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.,For excessive heat in the stomach.

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