State/School

Pacific College Comps

Translation

Gardenia and Prepared Soybean Decoction

Formula Type

Clear Qi-Level Heat

Actions

Clears Heat & Alleviates Restlesness and Irritability

Source

Discussion of Cold Damage (c.220)

Ingredients

1. Zhi Zi9g
2. Dan Dou Chi6-9g

Indication

Fever, irritability, insomnia with tossing and turning in bed, a stifling sensation in the chest with a soft epigastrium, hunger without a desire to eat, a slightly yellow tongue coating, and a slightly rapid pulse, or a strong, floating pulse at the distal position.
*For shortness of breath, add Gan Cao (Zhi Zi Gan Cao Chi Tang)
*For vomiting, add Sheng Jiang (Zhi Zi Sheng Jiang Chi Tang)

Contraindication

1. Caution in patients with long-lasting Spleen deficiency and loose stools.