Gardenia and Ginger Decoction

Gardenia and Ginger Decoction,Pain caused by stomach heat.

Formulas Name : Gardenia and Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀姜饮

Drug Formulation

15 Gardenia seeds (roasted until charred).

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Pain caused by stomach heat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1 zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen; add 3 spoons of fresh ginger juice to make it spicy; simmer briefly until it just comes to a boil; drink while hot. Adding 1 qian of Chuanxiong is especially effective.

Gardenia and Ginger Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Pain caused by stomach heat.

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