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Great Jujube Decoction

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Great Jujube Decoction,For deficiency-related fatigue, restlessness, and palpitations, with a sensation of rushing qi in the chest, resulting in insomnia.

Formulas Name : Great Jujube Decoction

Chinese Name : 大酸枣汤

Drug Formulation

5 sheng of jujube seeds, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Poria, 2 liang of sliced fresh ginger, 2 liang of Ligusticum, 2 liang of cinnamon bark, and 1.5 liang of roasted licorice.

Source

From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 18.

Benefits

For deficiency-related fatigue, restlessness, and palpitations, with a sensation of rushing qi in the chest, resulting in insomnia.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil with 1 dou 2 sheng of water; reduce to 7 sheng, strain out the residue; add the remaining herbs, boil down to 3 sheng, and divide into 3 doses.

Great Jujube Decoction,From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 18.,For deficiency-related fatigue, restlessness, and palpitations, with a sensation of rushing qi in the chest, resulting in insomnia.

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