Gardenia Paste,Quoted from *Selected Marvelous Medical Formulas* in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Volume 1037.,Pediatric “Yanghuo Dan” (a type of rash) appears on both flanks and under the armpits.
Gardenia Paste
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Formulas Name : Gardenia Paste
Chinese Name : 山栀子膏
Drug Formulation
Gardenia seeds 4 liang.
Source
Quoted from *Selected Marvelous Medical Formulas* in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Volume 1037.
Processing
Pound the above ingredients together with half a jin of raw crucian carp until they form a paste.
Benefits
Pediatric “Yanghuo Dan” (a type of rash) appears on both flanks and under the armpits.
Instructions for Use
Apply a small amount each time; observe the affected area and dissolve the paste in vinegar before applying it to the affected site.
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Gardenia Paste,Pediatric “Yanghuo Dan” (a type of rash) appears on both flanks and under the armpits.