5 Chinese Herbal Recipes for Palpitations and Insomnia

1.Lotus Seed Porridge

[Source] Taiping Shenghui Formula

[Functions] Tonify the Spleen to stop diarrhea, nourish the Kidney to stabilize essence, and nourish the Heart to calm the mind.

[Indications] Spleen-deficiency diarrhea, involuntary seminal emission due to Kidney asthenia and failure to consolidate, frequent urination and leukorrhea, palpitations, insomnia, and other signs of imbalance.

[Formula] 15 grams of lotus seed powder, 30 grams of glutinous rice, an appropriate amount of brown sugar.

[Preparation Method] Put the aforementioned ingredients into a casserole together, boil them, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer immediately after boiling, and cook until they become viscous.

[Usage] Take it warm on an empty stomach every morning and evening, suitable for all seasons.

2.Ganoderma lucidum stewed with deer tail

[Source] Folk proven recipe

[Functions] Tonify the Lung and benefit the Spleen, strengthen the body and enhance physical fitness.

[Indications] Fatigue and lack of strength, impotence, palpitations, insomnia, and other signs of imbalance.

[Formula] Ganoderma lucidum 5 g, deer tail 1 piece, chicken 1, ham 50 g, lean pork 50 g, rehydrated mushrooms 50 g, chicken broth 1000 g, Shaoxing wine 30 g, appropriate amounts of white sugar, dried tangerine peel, scallions, ginger, and clear broth.

[Preparation Method] Briefly scald the deer tail in boiling water, then remove and wash away any dirt. Place it back into a pot of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes, then take it out and remove the hair stubs. If the hair stubs are not easily removed, repeat the scalding and hair removal process until all hair stubs are gone. Place a pot on the fire, and when the oil is hot to about 80% of its smoking point, add ginger and green onions. Pour in Shaoxing wine, then add water and dried tangerine peel. Cut the deer tail along the bone seams into sections, simmer in clear broth for 20 minutes, then remove the ginger, green onions, and deer tail. Wash the chicken, chop off its claws, split it in half, then blanch it in boiling water until cooked, and remove the large bones for later use. Cut the lean pork and ham each into three pieces. Blanch the lean pork in boiling water briefly, then remove, wash, and place it in a basin along with the ham, mushrooms, and chicken. Wash the Ganoderma lucidum, slice it, steam until cooked, and place it in the basin. Then, place the deer tail sections on both sides of the chicken. Pour chicken broth into a pot, add sugar and salt, bring to a boil, then pour into the basin. Cover and steam until cooked.

[Usage] Take freely as desired, or consume as a dietary accompaniment.

3.Lily Porridge

[Source] Diet Therapy Desk Calendar

[Functions] Moistens the Lungs to helps with occasional cough, nourishes the Heart to calm the mind.

[Indications] Suitable for restlessness and insomnia, low libido, and women’s menopausal syndrome.

[Formula] 30 grams of Bulbus Lilii powder (or 60 grams of fresh Bulbus Lilii), an appropriate amount of rock sugar, and 100 grams of japonica rice.

[Preparation Method] Dry the lilium brownii (lily bulb), grind it into powder, and use about 30 grams of the powder (or 60 grams of fresh lilium brownii), and cook it into porridge together with rock sugar and japonica rice.

[Usage] Can be consumed for breakfast or as a snack.

4.Dongchong Xianpan Decoction

[Source] Collection of Folk supports

[Functions] Replenish qi and nourish blood.

[Indications] Deficiency of qi and blood, night sweats, pulmonary tuberculosis, impotence, spermatorrhea, bronchial asthma, post-wellness debility, neurasthenia with insomnia, anemia, and other signs of imbalance.

[Formula] Cordyceps sinensis 15 g, fresh placenta 1 piece, a little salt.

[Preparation Method] Wash the first two ingredients and stew them together with water until cooked, then consume.

[Usage] Take it once a week.

5.Longyan Zaoren Beverage

[Source] Food and supports

[Functions] Nourishes blood and calms the mind, tonifies the Kidneys and stabilizes essence.

[Indications] Applicable for signs of imbalance such as palpitations, thumping Heart, insomnia, forgetfulness, listlessness, and spermatorrhea.

[Formula] Longyanrou (Arillus Longan) 10 g, Chaozaoren (Fried Semen Ziziphi Spinosae) 10 g, Qianshi (Semen Euryales) 12 g, a small amount of white sugar.

[Preparation Method] Wash the jujube kernels and gordon euryale seeds, then place them together with longan flesh in an aluminum pot and add an appropriate amount of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Filter out the medicinal residues, add white sugar, stir well, and transfer it into a teapot.

[Usage] Take one dose daily, divided into two administrations and taken warmly, for one consecutive week.