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Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Stabilizing the Mind

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Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Stabilizing the Mind,Alcohol damages the Heart and Spleen, affects the Bladder, causes fire to scorch the essence, leading to mental and spiritual distress, reduced appetite, and the presence of both red and white vaginal discharge.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Stabilizing the Mind

Chinese Name : 安神定智汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Yizhi, 1.5 qian of Yuanzhi, 1.5 qian of Danggui, 1.5 qian of Baishao, 1.5 qian of Huangqi, 1.5 qian of Tiandong, 1.5 qian of Longgu (calcined and roasted), 1.5 qian of Qianshi, 1.5 qian of Zexie, 1 qian of Fusheng, 1 qian of Jinchai, and 0.3 fen of Gancao.

Source

From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Alcohol damages the Heart and Spleen, affects the Bladder, causes fire to scorch the essence, leading to mental and spiritual distress, reduced appetite, and the presence of both red and white vaginal discharge.

Instructions for Use

Use lotus seed, glutinous rice, and jujube as carriers; decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Stabilizing the Mind,From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 1.,Alcohol damages the Heart and Spleen, affects the Bladder, causes fire to scorch the essence, leading to mental and spiritual distress, reduced appetite, and the presence of both red and white vaginal discharge.

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