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Formula for Mental Disturbance,Epilepsy caused by phlegm invading the orifices of the heart.

Formulas Name : Formula for Mental Disturbance

Chinese Name : 失心方

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Coptis, 2 qian of Curcuma.

Source

From *Formulas of the Huizhitiang Hall*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Epilepsy caused by phlegm invading the orifices of the heart.

Instructions for Use

Decoct into a concentrated decoction; grind 3 qian of alum into a powder and take it with the aforementioned decoction. After 3 doses, take the Bu Zhong Yi Qi Decoction.

Note

Please note that the term “alum” mentioned in this formula typically refers to white alum, which is classified as a traditional Chinese medicine. The Shixin Formula is an ancient prescription that is rarely used on its own in modern clinical practice. Under no circumstances should you dispense and take herbs based on ancient formulas on your own—especially for conditions such as epilepsy, which must be treated under the guidance of a professional TCM practitioner based on a differential diagnosis.

Formula for Mental Disturbance，From *Formulas of the Huizhitiang Hall*, Volume 2.，Epilepsy caused by phlegm invading the orifices of the heart.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 8, 2026

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