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Gardenia and Gypsum Decoction

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Gardenia and Gypsum Decoction,For relapse due to eating, drinking, or physical exertion following a cold or warm disease.

Formulas Name : Gardenia and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子石膏汤

Drug Formulation

3–7 Gardenia seeds, 5 liang of gypsum, 20 large, pointed mouse droppings, and 1 sheng of fragrant fermented soybeans.

Source

The formula is from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 10); the name appears in *Wai Tai* (Vol. 2).

Benefits

For relapse due to eating, drinking, or physical exertion following a cold or warm disease.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 7 sheng of water, boil down to 3 sheng, and divide into 3 doses.

Gardenia and Gypsum Decoction,The formula is from *Qian Jin* (Vol. 10); the name appears in *Wai Tai* (Vol. 2).,For relapse due to eating, drinking, or physical exertion following a cold or warm disease.

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