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Gardenia and Sandalwood Decoction

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Gardenia and Sandalwood Decoction,For cases of liver qi stagnation and discomfort, where stagnant qi transforms into fire and invades the heart, resulting in extreme heart pain, such that the patient despairs of life, cries out all night, and weeps profusely.

Formulas Name : Gardenia and Sandalwood Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀香饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of stir-fried gardenia, 3 qian of Chinese mint, 5 qian of poria, 1 qian of licorice, 1 qian of powdered frankincense, 1 qian of powdered cinnabar, and 1 qian of powdered wood fragrant.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases of liver qi stagnation and discomfort, where stagnant qi transforms into fire and invades the heart, resulting in extreme heart pain, such that the patient despairs of life, cries out all night, and weeps profusely.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take as directed.

Gardenia and Sandalwood Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For cases of liver qi stagnation and discomfort, where stagnant qi transforms into fire and invades the heart, resulting in extreme heart pain, such that the patient despairs of life, cries out all night, and weeps profusely.

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