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Qi-Nourishing and Spirit-Calming Decoction

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Qi-Nourishing and Spirit-Calming Decoction,Caused by the combined influence of the Seven Emotions and the Six Excesses, resulting in heart deficiency, frequent dreaming at night, restless sleep, confusion, fright, and phlegm-induced convulsions.

Formulas Name : Qi-Nourishing and Spirit-Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 益气安神汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis (8 fen), Raw Rehmannia (1 qian), Ophiopogon (without core) (1 qian), Sour Jujube Seed (roasted) (1 qian), Polygala (without core) (1 qian), Ginseng (1 qian), Astragalus (honey-fried) (1 qian), Bamboo Leaf (1 qian), Bile Star (1 qian), Small Grass (6 fen), Angelica (1 qian 2 fen), Poria (peeled and woody parts removed) (2 qian 1 fen).

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 4.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Caused by the combined influence of the Seven Emotions and the Six Excesses, resulting in heart deficiency, frequent dreaming at night, restless sleep, confusion, fright, and phlegm-induced convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 slice of fresh ginger and 1 jujube; decoct in water and take orally.

Qi-Nourishing and Spirit-Calming Decoction,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 4.,Caused by the combined influence of the Seven Emotions and the Six Excesses, resulting in heart deficiency, frequent dreaming at night, restless sleep, confusion, fright, and phlegm-induced convulsions.

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