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Secret Formula for Calming the Spirit Pills,For deficiency of heart blood causing frequent startles and palpitations during sleep, or restlessness of the spirit following fright.

Formulas Name : Secret Formula for Calming the Spirit Pills

Chinese Name : 秘旨安神丸

Drug Formulation

Yunling 1 liang 5 qian, Ophiopogon 1 liang 5 qian, Apricot Kernel 2 liang, Sichuan Fritillary Bulb 1 liang, Sichuan Ligusticum 1 liang, Atractylodes 1 liang, Polygala 1 liang, Angelica Root 5 qian, Platycodon 5 qian, Licorice 5 qian.

Source

From *Collected Formulas of the Crane-Feeding Pavilion*.

Processing

Form into pills with refined honey and coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

For deficiency of heart blood causing frequent startles and palpitations during sleep, or restlessness of the spirit following fright.

Instructions for Use

Take as needed at any time.

Secret Formula for Calming the Spirit Pills，From *Collected Formulas of the Crane-Feeding Pavilion*.，For deficiency of heart blood causing frequent startles and palpitations during sleep, or restlessness of the spirit following fright.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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