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Gardenia Shengqi Decoction,For heat-toxin in the spleen and stomach, with fire pathogens from the Heart and Lung meridians surging to the eyes, resulting in pterygium that persists despite prolonged treatment.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Shengqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子胜奇汤

Drug Formulation

Gardenia, Gypsum, Cassia Seed, Fangfeng, Schizonepeta, Eupatorium, Tribulus, Cicada Shedding, Notopterygium, Scutellaria, Vitex, Eupatorium, Chrysanthemum, Licorice, and Mimen Flower.

Source

*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For heat-toxin in the spleen and stomach, with fire pathogens from the Heart and Lung meridians surging to the eyes, resulting in pterygium that persists despite prolonged treatment.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with hot tea before bedtime.

Gardenia Shengqi Decoction，*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 4.，For heat-toxin in the spleen and stomach, with fire pathogens from the Heart and Lung meridians surging to the eyes, resulting in pterygium that persists despite prolonged treatment.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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