Gardenia Seed Decoction

Gardenia Seed Decoction,For febrile illnesses during pregnancy characterized by black rashes, blood-like urine, shortness of breath, and threatened miscarriage.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子仁饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Gardenia seeds, 3 liang of Sichuan Cimicifuga, 1 liang of Scutellaria, 2 liang of Raw Rehmannia, 2 liang of Isatis, 3 liang of Gypsum (crushed).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 74.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For febrile illnesses during pregnancy characterized by black rashes, blood-like urine, shortness of breath, and threatened miscarriage.

Instructions for Use

Take half a liang per dose. Add one medium bowl of water, 7 cun of scallion whites, and 49 soybean seeds. Decoct until reduced to one-fifth of the original volume, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Gardenia Seed Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 74.,For febrile illnesses during pregnancy characterized by black rashes, blood-like urine, shortness of breath, and threatened miscarriage.

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