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Gardenia Seed Decoction,For heart pain that has persisted for some time, where cold stagnation has transformed into heat, manifesting as restlessness, sour vomiting, a flushed face, and a rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 山栀仁汤

Drug Formulation

Gardenia (roasted until black) 1 qian, Pinellia 1 qian, Guangpi 1 qian, Bamboo Shavings 1 ball, Wood Fragrance 5 fen, Licorice (roasted) 3 fen, Coptis 7 fen (processed with Evodia).

Source

From *Gujin Yiche* (Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages), Volume 3.

Benefits

For heart pain that has persisted for some time, where cold stagnation has transformed into heat, manifesting as restlessness, sour vomiting, a flushed face, and a rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Add one handful of lampwick, decoct in water, and take orally.

Gardenia Seed Decoction,From *Gujin Yiche* (Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages), Volume 3.,For heart pain that has persisted for some time, where cold stagnation has transformed into heat, manifesting as restlessness, sour vomiting, a flushed face, and a rapid pulse.

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