Gardenia and Magnolia Decoction

Gardenia and Magnolia Decoction,For cases of typhoid fever following purgation, characterized by restlessness, abdominal distension, and difficulty lying down or getting up.

Formulas Name : Gardenia and Magnolia Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子厚朴汤

Drug Formulation

14 Gardenias (split open), 4 liang Magnolia Bark (roasted, bark removed), 4 Trifoliate Orange Fruits (soaked in water, then roasted until yellow).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For cases of typhoid fever following purgation, characterized by restlessness, abdominal distension, and difficulty lying down or getting up.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 3.5 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng; strain, divide into two doses, and administer one dose while warm. If vomiting occurs, discontinue the second dose.

Gardenia and Magnolia Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For cases of typhoid fever following purgation, characterized by restlessness, abdominal distension, and difficulty lying down or getting up.

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