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Worry-Free Decoction,For those with weak gallbladder qi who cannot sleep at night, fearing invasion by malevolent spirits; they toss and turn restlessly in bed, or sleep only briefly before being startled awake, or fall back asleep only to feel as if being seized.

Formulas Name : Worry-Free Decoction

Chinese Name : 无忧汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of white peony root, 3 qian of bamboo shavings (roasted), 3 qian of jujube seeds, 3 qian of ginseng, and 5 qian of angelica root.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For those with weak gallbladder qi who cannot sleep at night, fearing invasion by malevolent spirits; they toss and turn restlessly in bed, or sleep only briefly before being startled awake, or fall back asleep only to feel as if being seized.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Worry-Free Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For those with weak gallbladder qi who cannot sleep at night, fearing invasion by malevolent spirits; they toss and turn restlessly in bed, or sleep only briefly before being startled awake, or fall back asleep only to feel as if being seized.

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