Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Heart blood Nourishes Yin. Clears deficient heat and calms the spirit.
Indications
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Inability to or difficulty in falling asleep
- Palpitations
- Night sweats
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Thirst
- Dry mouth and throat
Western Uses:
- Insomnia
- Neurasthenia
Ingredients
5 substances in Suan Zao Ren Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Chuan Xiong6 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Fu Ling6 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness
Gan Cao3 gTonify Qi
Suan Zao Ren15-18 gNourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
Zhi Mu6 gDrain FirePreparation & dosage
Decoction.
Safety — read before use
Do not use in cases of insomnia due to Phlegm-Heat
Originally Appeared In:
- Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
Sources & References
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