Zhi Shi Zhi Zi Chi Tang
Star枳实栀子豉汤 (Immature Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Fermented Soybean Decoction)
Source: Shang Han Lun (c. 220)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Zhi Shi Zhi Zi Chi Tang (Immature Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Fermented Soybean Decoction), from Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun).
Actions: Clear heat and relieve vexation, loosen the center, and lower qi
Indications: Indicated for the treatment of relapse due to overstrain or improper diet after the recovery from a serious disease, with fever, feeling of vexation, or distention and oppression in the stomach cavity and abdomen
Category: Formulas That Clear Heat in Qi Aspect.
Source: Xi S, Gong Y. Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine. Academic Press/Elsevier, 2017, p. 485.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
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Zhi Shi
as printed: Aurantii Fructus immaturus (zhi shi)
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g | — | — |
Preparation
Decoct the ingredients with water for oral use
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