Gardenia and Fermented Soybean Decoction，From *Formulas of the De Sheng Hall*, cited in Volume 146 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.，On the 6th or 7th day of a cold-induced fever, due to damage from alcohol or food, resulting in pain in the flanks and abdomen, constipation, fever, and thirst.
Gardenia and Fermented Soybean Decoction
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Formulas Name : Gardenia and Fermented Soybean Decoction
Chinese Name : 栀子豆豉汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Zhi Shi, 1 qian of Shan Zhi Zi, 2 qian of Hou Po, 3 qian of Da Huang (ground separately), and 3 qian of Dou Chi.
Source
From *Formulas of the De Sheng Hall*, cited in Volume 146 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.
Benefits
On the 6th or 7th day of a cold-induced fever, due to damage from alcohol or food, resulting in pain in the flanks and abdomen, constipation, fever, and thirst.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Divide into 2 doses. For each dose, use 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 large zhan. Then add the rhubarb and decoct again; strain and take while warm.
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Gardenia and Fermented Soybean Decoction,On the 6th or 7th day of a cold-induced fever, due to damage from alcohol or food, resulting in pain in the flanks and abdomen, constipation, fever, and thirst.