Gardenia, Ginger, and Fermented Soybean Decoction

傷寒論

After diaphoresis, emesis, and purgation, with deficiency-type restlessness and inability to sleep, if severe there will inevitably be tossing and turning and agitation in the heart; Zhizi Chi Tang governs it. If there is shortness of qi, Zhizi Gancao Chi Tang governs it. If there is vomiting, Zhizi Shengjiang Chi Tang governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))

Gardenia 14 pieces, split; fresh ginger 5 liang; fragrant fermented soybean 4 sheng, wrapped in silk. For the above three ingredients, use 4 sheng of water; first boil gardenia and fresh ginger to obtain 2.5 sheng; add fermented soybean; boil to obtain 1.5 sheng; remove dregs; divide into two doses. Take one dose warm; if vomiting occurs, stop the subsequent dose. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases))

For the above three ingredients, use 4 sheng of water; first boil gardenia and fresh ginger to obtain 2.5 sheng; add fermented soybean; boil to obtain 1.5 sheng; remove dregs; divide into two doses. Take one dose warm; if vomiting occurs, stop the subsequent dose.

湯劑

Clear and diffuse stagnant heat.

Mental restlessness, or agitation in the heart, nausea and vomiting, bitter taste in the mouth, thin yellow coating, rapid pulse. Esophagitis, acute gastritis, cholecystitis, etc.