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Blood-Nourishing and Spirit-Calming Decoction,For postpartum deficiency of heart blood, resulting in restlessness of the spirit and palpitations.

Formulas Name : Blood-Nourishing and Spirit-Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 养血安神汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 3–5 qian of prepared Rehmannia root, 1.5 qian of white peony root (stir-fried with wine), 1 qian of Poria cocos (with the woody core removed), 1 qian of jujube seed (stir-fried), 1 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 1 qian of licorice (roasted), 6 fen of Polygala root, 3 fen of Schisandra, 3–4 fen of dried ginger (stir-fried until black), 7 fen of biota seed (lightly stir-fried, oil removed),5 white lotus seeds (removed from the seed pod, lightly roasted, and crushed).

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For postpartum deficiency of heart blood, resulting in restlessness of the spirit and palpitations.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Blood-Nourishing and Spirit-Calming Decoction,From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.,For postpartum deficiency of heart blood, resulting in restlessness of the spirit and palpitations.

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