Gardenia and Phellodendron Bark Decoction

傷寒論

-- In cold damage, when there is generalized yellowing and fever, Zhizi Bopi Tang governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))

Zhizi fifteen pieces, Gancao one liang, Huangbai two liang. For the above three ingredients, use four sheng of water, boil down to one and a half sheng, remove the dregs, and take warm in two divided doses. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun [Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases])

For the above three ingredients, use four sheng of water, boil down to one and a half sheng, remove the dregs, and take warm in two divided doses.

湯劑

Clear heat and disinhibit dampness.

In cold damage, with generalized yellowing and fever.

If there is yang deficiency, with a pale, enlarged tongue with teeth marks and a slippery, watery coating: add prepared aconite: 10, dried ginger: 10.

This formula can be decocted as a liquid for external washing.