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Gardenia and Isatis Decoction

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Gardenia and Isatis Decoction,For pregnancy-related shanghan where fire is stagnant and unresolved, causing damage to the ying and yin with concomitant damp-heat; manifested by bluish-purple rashes, fetal restlessness, and a rapid, taut, and forceful pulse.

Formulas Name : Gardenia and Isatis Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子大青汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of raw Rehmannia, 8 fen of Cimicifuga, 1.5 qian of Gardenia, 1.5 qian of Scutellaria, 3 qian of Isatis, and 3 scallion whites.

Source

*Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 28.

Benefits

For pregnancy-related shanghan where fire is stagnant and unresolved, causing damage to the ying and yin with concomitant damp-heat; manifested by bluish-purple rashes, fetal restlessness, and a rapid, taut, and forceful pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.

Gardenia and Isatis Decoction,*Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 28.,For pregnancy-related shanghan where fire is stagnant and unresolved, causing damage to the ying and yin with concomitant damp-heat; manifested by bluish-purple rashes, fetal restlessness, and a rapid, taut, and forceful pulse.

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