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Gardenia Powder,For cholera accompanied by restlessness and thirst following vomiting and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Powder

Chinese Name : 栀子散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of gardenia seeds, 2 he of fermented soybeans (uncrushed), 3 fen of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted), and 1 fen of licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, then coarsely chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 47.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For cholera accompanied by restlessness and thirst following vomiting and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Divide into 3 doses. For each dose, use 1 medium bowl of water and add half a fen of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Gardenia Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 47.,For cholera accompanied by restlessness and thirst following vomiting and diarrhea.

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