Zhi Shi Zhi Zi Chi Tang - 枳实梔子豉湯 - Bitter Orange, Gardenia And Prepared Soybean Decoction

English:	Bitter Orange, Gardenia and Prepared Soybean Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Fr. Aurantii	Zhi Shi	6g	Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels and removes Stagnant Food. With Zhi Zi, for a stifling sensation and distention in the epigastrium with feverishness after a febrile disease. With Zhi Zi and Dan Dou Chi, for feelings of Heat in the body.
Fr. Gardeniae	Zhi Zi	9g	Clears Heat, reduces Fire and eliminates irritability. With Dan Dou Chi, for Insomnia and irritability from Deficiency due to Heat lingering in the chest.
Sm. Sojae Preparata	Dan Dou Chi	6-9g	Releases the Exterior, eliminates irritability, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and relieves stuffy sensations in the chest. With Zhi Zi, for Late-stage residual Heat trapped in the chest and diaphragm

Formula Actions

• Calms restlessness and irritability
• Clears Heat
• Disperses Stagnation

Syndromes

• Qi Stage Heat lingering (in the chest, in particular), with Food Stagnation due to improper diet during convalescence.

Clinical Manifestations

Distention of the abdomen Distention of the epigastrium Fever Fullness of the abdomen Fullness of the epigastrium Indigestion Insomnia

Irritability Resurgence of Heat signs Thirst T: Red C: Greasy-dirty-yellow P: Floating, slippery and rapid especially on the right position or Floating, full and rapid

Treats

Insomnia Night terrors Neurosis Autonomic dystonia Psychiatric disorders Side effects of xanthine bronchodilators Viral myocarditis Cholecystitis Icteric jaundice Prostatitis Cystitis Glossitis Conjunctivitis Coronary artery disease Acute gastritis Hemoptysis Indigestion Myalgic encephalomyelitis

Esophagitis Peptic ulcers Bile reflux gastritis Upper Gastrointestinal tract bleeding Epistaxis Bronchiectasis Pneumonia Pulmonary tuberculosis Tonsillitis Periodontitis Otitis media Hypertension Neurasthenia Esophagitis Fever Abdominal fullness and distention Epstein-Barr virus syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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