Heat-Clearing Gardenia Powder，From *Shenghui*, Volume 5.，For excessive heat in the stomach manifesting as severe headache, inability to sweat, symptoms resembling warm malaria, dryness of the lips and mouth, or the development of a breast abscess, as well as swelling in the supraclavicular region and under the armpits.
Heat-Clearing Gardenia Powder
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Formulas Name : Heat-Clearing Gardenia Powder
Chinese Name : 泻热栀子散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Gardenia seeds, 1 liang of Red Peony root, 1 liang of Rhinoceros Horn shavings, 1 liang of Red Poria, 1 liang of Scutellaria root, 1 liang of Belamcanda rhizome, 1 liang of Sichuan Rhubarb (coarsely chopped and lightly roasted).
Source
From *Shenghui*, Volume 5.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For excessive heat in the stomach manifesting as severe headache, inability to sweat, symptoms resembling warm malaria, dryness of the lips and mouth, or the development of a breast abscess, as well as swelling in the supraclavicular region and under the armpits.
Instructions for Use
Take half a liang per dose. Decoct in 1 da zan of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain out the residue. Add 1 he of fresh Rehmannia root juice and 1 da zan of honey; stir until well blended. Decoct for another liang of boiling, then divide the mixture into portions and take warm after meals.
Note
Avoid fried or overheated noodles.
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Heat-Clearing Gardenia Powder,For excessive heat in the stomach manifesting as severe headache, inability to sweat, symptoms resembling warm malaria, dryness of the lips and mouth, or the development of a breast abscess, as well as swelling in the supraclavicular region and under the armpits.