Zhi Zi Hou Po Tang - 梔子厚朴湯 - Gardenia And Magnolia Bark Decoction

English:	Gardenia and Magnolia Bark Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Fr. Gardeniae	Zhi Zi	9-12g	Clears Heat, reduces Fire and eliminates irritability.
Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis	Hou Po	12g	Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, resolves Stagnation, descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Zhi Shi, for stagnant Qi failing to move with abdominal distention, wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea and constipation.
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus	Zhi Shi	6-9g	Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels and removes Stagnant Food. With Hou Po, for distention, swelling and pain due to Food Stagnation and Qi Stagnation. With Zhi Zi, for a stifling sensation and distention in the epigastrium with feverishness after a febrile disease.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Eliminates restlessness and irritability
• Relieves fullness and distention

Syndromes

• If, after diaphoresis, purgation or emesis, there is fullness and distention

Clinical Manifestations

Nausea Fullness Belching Fever Irritability Insomnia with tossing and turning A stifling sensation in the chest A soft epigastrium

A general feeling of weakness and Deficiency Hunger with no desire to eat Anorexia T: Normal C: Slightly yellow P: Slightly rapid or Strong and floating at the distal position

Treats

Common cold Abdominal fullness and distention

Influenza

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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