Heart-Calming Angelica Decoction

Heart-Calming Angelica Decoction,For stroke-induced pathogenic factors, palpitations due to deficiency, mental confusion, sadness, or restless sleep.

Formulas Name : Heart-Calming Angelica Decoction

Chinese Name : 镇心当归汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (sliced, roasted) 2 liang, antelope horn (chopped) 2 liang, dragon’s tooth (crushed) 3 liang, Poria cocos (wood removed) 4 liang, ginseng 1 liang, Saposhnikovia divaricata (branches removed) 2 liang, Ligusticum chuanxiong 2 liang, apricot kernels (blanched to remove skin, tips, and double kernels; stir-fried) 2 liang, Pinellia ternata (washed in boiling water 7 times to remove slime) 4 liang,Fresh Ginger (pounded with Pinellia, then stir-fried until dry) 4 liang, Platycodon (stir-fried) 2 liang, Gypsum (crushed) 3 liang, Stephania (chopped) 2 liang, Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed) 1.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For stroke-induced pathogenic factors, palpitations due to deficiency, mental confusion, sadness, or restless sleep.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 qian per dose; decoct 3 zhan of water until reduced to 2 zhan; strain out the residue; add 1 he of bamboo sap and decoct for two more boils; divide into three doses, to be taken daily on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bedtime.

Heart-Calming Angelica Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 14.,For stroke-induced pathogenic factors, palpitations due to deficiency, mental confusion, sadness, or restless sleep.

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