Zhi Zi Sheng Jiang Chi Tang - 梔子生姜豉湯 - Gardenia, Fresh Ginger And Prepared Soybean Decoction

English:	Gardenia, Fresh Ginger and Prepared Soybean Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
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
Rz. Zingiberis Recens	Sheng Jiang	1-10g	Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold, warms the Middle and stops vomiting.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Eliminates restlessness and irritability
• Relieves congestion in the chest and epigastrium
• Stops vomiting

Syndromes

• Qi Stage Heat lingering in the chest and muscles with vomiting
• If, after diaphoresis, purgation or emesis, there is vomiting

Clinical Manifestations

Vomiting Fever Irritability Insomnia with tossing and turning A stifling sensation in the chest A general feeling of weakness and Deficiency

A soft epigastrium Hunger with no desire to eat Anorexia T: Normal C: Slightly yellow P: Slightly rapid or Strong and floating at the distal position

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 Weakness

Esophagitis Peptic ulcers Bile reflux gastritis Upper Gastrointestinal tract bleeding Epistaxis Bronchiectasis Pneumonia Pulmonary tuberculosis Tonsillitis Periodontitis Otitis media Hypertension Neurasthenia Esophagitis Vomiting Anorexia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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