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Xiao Dingxin Decoction

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Xiao Dingxin Decoction,For debility and emaciation, with weak and startled heart qi and frequent nightmares. For heart exhaustion with deficiency-cold, manifesting as palpitations, confusion, and forgetfulness; nightmares and startled awakenings; and mental instability.

Formulas Name : Xiao Dingxin Decoction

Chinese Name : 小定心汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 2 liang of Licorice, 2 liang of Peony Root, 2 liang of Dried Ginger, 2 liang of Polygala, 2 liang of Ginseng, and 15 jujubes.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 14.

Benefits

For debility and emaciation, with weak and startled heart qi and frequent nightmares. For heart exhaustion with deficiency-cold, manifesting as palpitations, confusion, and forgetfulness; nightmares and startled awakenings; and mental instability.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; divide into 4 doses—3 during the day and 1 at night.

Xiao Dingxin Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 14.,For debility and emaciation, with weak and startled heart qi and frequent nightmares. For heart exhaustion with deficiency-cold, manifesting as palpitations, confusion, and forgetfulness; nightmares and startled awakenings; and mental instability.

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