formula name | Immature Orange Fruit Gardenia 豉 Decoction |
bubble_chart Composition Fructus Aurantii Immaturus 6 gm (roasted), Gardeniae Fructus 3 gm (split), Sojae Semen Praeparatum 9 gm (wrapped in cotton fabric).
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Take the above 3 ingredients, decoct them in 700 ml of clear water until reduced to 400 ml. Add Fructus Aurantii Immaturus (Zhishi) and Gardenia (Zhizi), then decoct further until reduced to 200 ml. Add Semen Sojae Preparatum (Douchi) and boil for another five to six boils. Remove the dregs and divide into two doses to be administered warm. Cover the patient to induce slight sweating.
bubble_chart Indications
Relapse due to overfatigue after recovering from a serious illness.
bubble_chart Formula Modification
If there is retained food, take 2-3 grams of Rhubarb Rhizoma.