Xiao Dingzhi Pills

Xiao Dingzhi Pills,For restlessness of the heart qi and deficiency of the five viscera; in severe cases, this manifests as persistent worry and melancholy, sudden forgetfulness, improvement in the morning followed by worsening in the evening, recovery in the evening followed by recurrence in the morning; or as a result of severe fright from certain events, ominous dreams, or climbing heights and traversing dangerous terrain, leading to restlessness of the spirit, palpitations, and fear.

Formulas Name : Xiao Dingzhi Pills

Chinese Name : 小定志丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Acorus tatarinowii (roasted), 2 liang of Polygala tenuifolia (core removed, soaked in ginger juice), 3 liang of Poria cocos, 3 liang of Poria sclerotium, and 3 liang of Panax ginseng.

Source

From *San Yin*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed, and coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

For restlessness of the heart qi and deficiency of the five viscera; in severe cases, this manifests as persistent worry and melancholy, sudden forgetfulness, improvement in the morning followed by worsening in the evening, recovery in the evening followed by recurrence in the morning; or as a result of severe fright from certain events, ominous dreams, or climbing heights and traversing dangerous terrain, leading to restlessness of the spirit, palpitations, and fear.

Instructions for Use

Take 50 pills per dose, washed down with rice soup.

Xiao Dingzhi Pills,From *San Yin*, Volume 9.,For restlessness of the heart qi and deficiency of the five viscera; in severe cases, this manifests as persistent worry and melancholy, sudden forgetfulness, improvement in the morning followed by worsening in the evening, recovery in the evening followed by recurrence in the morning; or as a result of severe fright from certain events, ominous dreams, or climbing heights and traversing dangerous terrain, leading to restlessness of the spirit, palpitations, and fear.

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