Gardenia and Magnolia Bark Decoction

傷寒論

After purgation in Cold Damage, with vexation, abdominal fullness, and restlessness when lying down or rising, Zhi Zi Hou Po Tang governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))

Gardenia Fruit 14 pieces, Magnolia Bark 4 liang, Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 4 pieces. The above three ingredients: with water 3.5 sheng, boil to reduce to 1.5 sheng, remove dregs, divide into two doses. Take one dose warm; if vomiting occurs, stop the subsequent doses. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)

With water 3.5 sheng, boil to reduce to 1.5 sheng, remove dregs, divide into two doses. Take one dose warm; if vomiting occurs, stop the subsequent doses.

湯劑

Regulate Qi and eliminate vexation.

After purgation in Cold Damage, vexation, abdominal fullness, and restlessness when lying down or rising.

If there is Yang deficiency, with a pale, enlarged tongue with teeth marks and a wet, slippery coating: add Prepared Aconite:10.

Long-term use of Gardenia may easily cause dark circles around the eyes or a bluish complexion; these fade after discontinuation. It has been reported that oral use of the Chinese herb Gardenia may cause allergic reactions such as urticaria or millet-like papules.