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Ningxin Decoction,All cases of nighttime crying and various forms of fright.

Formulas Name : Ningxin Decoction

Chinese Name : 宁心汤

Drug Formulation

Amber (powdered) 3 fen, Acorus tatarinowii 6 fen, Polygala tenuifolia 6 fen, Angelica sinensis 6 fen, Bupleurum chinense 6 fen, Ophiopogon japonicus 6 fen, Saposhnikovia divaricata 5 fen, Poria cocos 5 fen, Pinellia ternata (soaked) 5 fen.

Source

*The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 16.

Benefits

All cases of nighttime crying and various forms of fright.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ningxin Decoction,*The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 16.,All cases of nighttime crying and various forms of fright.

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