Zhuozhi Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,When the Liver Meridian is affected by pathogenic factors, the spirit becomes restless; when lying down, the soul wanders in dreams; though the body lies in bed, the spirit seems far away; the patient startles awake at the slightest sound and cannot fall back asleep, remaining unable to close their eyes all night.
Zhuozhi Decoction
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Formulas Name : Zhuozhi Decoction
Chinese Name : 濯枝汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of stir-fried Gardenia, 1 qian of Licorice, 5 qian of White Peony Root, 5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of stir-fried Jujube Seed, 1 qian of Cinnabar, 8 fen of Polygala, 3 fen of Bupleurum, and 1 qian of Pinellia.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.
Benefits
When the Liver Meridian is affected by pathogenic factors, the spirit becomes restless; when lying down, the soul wanders in dreams; though the body lies in bed, the spirit seems far away; the patient startles awake at the slightest sound and cannot fall back asleep, remaining unable to close their eyes all night.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. Four doses will cure the condition.
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Zhuozhi Decoction,When the Liver Meridian is affected by pathogenic factors, the spirit becomes restless; when lying down, the soul wanders in dreams; though the body lies in bed, the spirit seems far away; the patient startles awake at the slightest sound and cannot fall back asleep, remaining unable to close their eyes all night.