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Source: Shāng Hán Lún 伤寒论

Ingredients

• Zhǐ shí (枳实 Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, unripe bitter orange) 2g
• Zhī zǐ (栀子 Gardeniae Fructus, gardenia [fruit]) 4g
• Dàn dòu chǐ (淡豆豉 Sojae Semen Praeparatum, fermented soybean¹) 8g

Actions: Clears heat and eliminates vexation; fortifies the stomach and disperses glomus.

Indications: Taxation relapse after major illness with generalized heat effusion and glomus and oppression below the heart.

Method: Decoct with water.

Rationale: Zhī zǐ clears heat and drains fire, while Dàn dòu chǐ, an effusing dispersing agent, resolves the exterior, diffuses depression, and eliminates vexation. These two agents work together to address both exterior and interior patterns. Zhǐ shí disperses accumulation and disperses glomus.

Notes: This is Zhī zǐ chǐ tāng (栀子豉汤 Gardenia and Fermented Soybean Decoction) plus Zhǐ shí.

Similar: Zhī zǐ chǐ tāng (栀子豉汤 Gardenia and Fermented Soybean Decoction)

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