Poria to Soothe the Liver and Calm the Mind Pills

Poria to Soothe the Liver and Calm the Mind Pills,For liver-exhaustion heat manifesting as fear, anxiety, restlessness, mental instability, irritability and inability to sleep alone, emotional distress and melancholy, erratic moods, and a lack of peace of mind.

Formulas Name : Poria to Soothe the Liver and Calm the Mind Pills

Chinese Name : 茯苓安肝定精神丸

Drug Formulation

Poria 5 fen, Polygala (seed removed) 5 fen, Saposhnikovia 5 fen, Ginseng 5 fen, Taxus Seed (roasted) 5 fen, Dragon Bone 7 fen, Oyster Shell (roasted) 8 fen, Jujube Flesh 8 fen, Licorice 4 fen (roasted).

Source

Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 16 of *Wài Tái*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a tung tree seed.

Benefits

For liver-exhaustion heat manifesting as fear, anxiety, restlessness, mental instability, irritability and inability to sleep alone, emotional distress and melancholy, erratic moods, and a lack of peace of mind.

Instructions for Use

Initially take 20 pills, gradually increasing to a maximum of 30 pills; take with warm, clear water, twice daily.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and strong vinegar.

Poria to Soothe the Liver and Calm the Mind Pills,Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 16 of *Wài Tái*.,For liver-exhaustion heat manifesting as fear, anxiety, restlessness, mental instability, irritability and inability to sleep alone, emotional distress and melancholy, erratic moods, and a lack of peace of mind.

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