Using Gardenia Jasminoides (山栀子) to clear heart heat
By mchern • Mar 27th, 2008 • Category: Heart/Mind, Herbs & Substances, shanghanlunGardenia is bitter and cold in nature and is well-known as an herb which can clear the heat from all three jiaos in the triple-burner. In his book On Cold Damage, Mr. Zhang Zhongjing dedicates some lines to its use to clear heart fire. The are three ways he uses Gardenia（栀子）here.
With 香豉
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With 甘草 and 香豉
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With 生姜 and 香豉
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With 枳实 and 厚朴
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With 干姜
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