Gardenia Liver-Clearing Decoction

Gardenia Liver-Clearing Decoction,For cases of excessive heat during spring warmth leading to a spring cold, with afternoon tidal fevers, no aversion to cold, and the patient speaking to oneself as if seeing ghosts.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Liver-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子清肝饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white peony root, 3 qian of stir-fried gardenia, 3 qian of poria, 2 qian of pinellia, and 1 qian of licorice.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For cases of excessive heat during spring warmth leading to a spring cold, with afternoon tidal fevers, no aversion to cold, and the patient speaking to oneself as if seeing ghosts.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Gardenia Liver-Clearing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,For cases of excessive heat during spring warmth leading to a spring cold, with afternoon tidal fevers, no aversion to cold, and the patient speaking to oneself as if seeing ghosts.

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