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Calm-the-Mind Decoction

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Calm-the-Mind Decoction,After suffering from dysentery, the heart and kidneys are depleted; yin deficiency causes insomnia, restlessness of the spirit, and frequent startling dreams at night.

Formulas Name : Calm-the-Mind Decoction

Chinese Name : 安神饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian Poria Sclerotium, 8 qian Jujube Seeds (roasted, ground), 0.5 fen Polygala Root (roasted), 2 qian Ophiopogon Tuber (core removed), 3 qian Angelica Root (wine-fried), 1 qian Frankincense (oil thoroughly removed), 2 qian Amomum Seed (salt-water-fried).

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.

Benefits

After suffering from dysentery, the heart and kidneys are depleted; yin deficiency causes insomnia, restlessness of the spirit, and frequent startling dreams at night.

Instructions for Use

5 pieces of longan flesh and 3 fen of lampwick as a guide; decoct in water and take orally.

Calm-the-Mind Decoction,From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.,After suffering from dysentery, the heart and kidneys are depleted; yin deficiency causes insomnia, restlessness of the spirit, and frequent startling dreams at night.

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