Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Fermented Soybean Decoction

傷寒論

-- After a major illness has resolved, if there is relapse due to overexertion, Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang governs it. (If there is retained food, add rhubarb in pieces the size of a chess piece, five or six pieces; taking it brings recovery.) (Shang Han Lun)

Aurantium three pieces, roasted; Gardenia fourteen pieces, split; Fermented Soybean one sheng, wrapped in cloth. The three ingredients above, with seven sheng of clear rice-washing water, first boil alone to reduce to four sheng; add Aurantium and Gardenia, boil to reduce to two sheng; add Fermented Soybean, boil for five or six more boils, remove the dregs, take warm in two divided doses, cover to induce a slight sweat. If there is retained food, add rhubarb the size of a chess piece, five or six pieces; taking it brings recovery. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)

With seven sheng of clear rice-washing water, first boil alone to reduce to four sheng; add Aurantium and Gardenia, boil to reduce to two sheng; add Fermented Soybean, boil for five or six more boils, remove the dregs, take warm in two divided doses, cover to induce a slight sweat.

湯劑

Clear heat and relieve vexation, move Qi and disperse food.

After cold damage or major illness has resolved, body heat due to overexertion or dietary injury, with heart vexation and insomnia, and epigastric pressure pain.

If there is retained food: add Rhubarb:6.