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Precious Pill for Calming the Mind

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Precious Pill for Calming the Mind,For various types of epilepsy, mental agitation, occasional episodes of mania and restlessness, excessive talkativeness and irritability, and a dull complexion.

Formulas Name : Precious Pill for Calming the Mind

Chinese Name : 定神至宝丹

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia (stir-fried with ginger juice) 5 qian; Tangerine Peel, Fritillaria, Poria (peeled), Coptis, Polygala (core removed), Acorus, Sour Jujube Seed (stir-fried), Trifoliate Orange Fruit (stir-fried with wheat bran), Trichosanthes Seed, Trichosanthes Root, and a small amount of Licorice.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For various types of epilepsy, mental agitation, occasional episodes of mania and restlessness, excessive talkativeness and irritability, and a dull complexion.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Precious Pill for Calming the Mind,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 5.,For various types of epilepsy, mental agitation, occasional episodes of mania and restlessness, excessive talkativeness and irritability, and a dull complexion.

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