Scutellaria and Gardenia Decoction,*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 3.,Headache, high fever, and restlessness; caused by summer heat toxicity.
Scutellaria and Gardenia Decoction
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Formulas Name : Scutellaria and Gardenia Decoction
Chinese Name : 黄芩栀子汤
Drug Formulation
1.5 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1.5 liang of Gardenia jasminoides, 2 liang of Gypsum, 2 liang of Pueraria root, 0.5 liang of fermented soybeans, and 0.5 jin of scallion whites (cut into 1-cun pieces).
Source
*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 3.
Benefits
Headache, high fever, and restlessness; caused by summer heat toxicity.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 4 sheng of water, boil down to 1.5 sheng, and divide into 3–4 doses to be taken warm.
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Scutellaria and Gardenia Decoction,Headache, high fever, and restlessness; caused by summer heat toxicity.