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Spirit-Calming Pill,For blood deficiency of the heart and liver, restlessness of the spirit, and palpitations that persist despite treatment with the Calming Decoction.

Formulas Name : Spirit-Calming Pill

Chinese Name : 镇神丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 4 liang, Angelica sinensis 3 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 liang, raw jujube seeds 3 liang, Polygala tenuifolia 2 liang, raw Rehmannia glutinosa 3 liang, prepared Rehmannia glutinosa 8 liang, white mustard seeds 1 liang, Poria cocos 3 liang, biota seeds 1 liang, dragon bone 1 liang (treated with vinegar), tiger’s eyes 1 pair, aged tangerine peel 3 qian, Ophiopogon japonicus 3 liang.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind each ingredient into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

For blood deficiency of the heart and liver, restlessness of the spirit, and palpitations that persist despite treatment with the Calming Decoction.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, washed down with plain boiling water in the morning and evening.

Spirit-Calming Pill，*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.，For blood deficiency of the heart and liver, restlessness of the spirit, and palpitations that persist despite treatment with the Calming Decoction.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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