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Decoction for Calming the Mind and Nourishing the Heart,For deficiency of heart qi, resulting in heart pain and anxiety.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Calming the Mind and Nourishing the Heart

Chinese Name : 定志补心汤

Drug Formulation

Polygala (with core removed) 4 liang, Acorus 4 liang, Ginseng 4 liang, Poria 4 liang.

Source

From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 15.

Benefits

For deficiency of heart qi, resulting in heart pain and anxiety.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses.

Decoction for Calming the Mind and Nourishing the Heart，From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 15.，For deficiency of heart qi, resulting in heart pain and anxiety.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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