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Decoction for Calming the Mind and Restoring Sleep

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Decoction for Calming the Mind and Restoring Sleep,For various deficiency conditions.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Calming the Mind and Restoring Sleep

Chinese Name : 安神复睡汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of round lotus seed, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of prepared Rehmannia root, 1 liang of white peony root, 1 liang of Amomum villosum, 1 liang of sour jujube seed, 5 qian of Chuanxiong, 5 qian of Polygala tenuifolia (all prepared according to standard methods).

Source

From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills using Chinese yam paste; alternatively, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For various deficiency conditions.

Instructions for Use

Take with boiling water or wine just before bedtime.

Decoction for Calming the Mind and Restoring Sleep,From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.,For various deficiency conditions.

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