Gardenia and Phellodendron Bark Decoction

Gardenia and Phellodendron Bark Decoction,For cold damage where damp-heat is stagnant in the muscle-skin layer, presenting with fever and jaundice.

Formulas Name : Gardenia and Phellodendron Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子柏皮汤

Drug Formulation

Gardenia 3 qian, Licorice 3 qian, Artemisia capillaris 3 qian, Phellodendron bark 3 qian.

Source

From *Treatise on Cold and Heat Disorders*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For cold damage where damp-heat is stagnant in the muscle-skin layer, presenting with fever and jaundice.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Gardenia and Phellodendron Bark Decoction,From *Treatise on Cold and Heat Disorders*, Volume 5.,For cold damage where damp-heat is stagnant in the muscle-skin layer, presenting with fever and jaundice.

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