Musk (separately ground) 3 gm, Costus root (simmered) 75 gm, Chinese yam (roasted with ginger juice), Poria spirit (peeled, wood), Poria (peeled, not baked), Astragalus, Polygala (de-cored, stir-fried), each 30 gm, Ginseng, Platycodon root, Licorice root (roasted), each 15 gm, Cinnabar (separately ground) 9 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind into fine powder. Take 6 grams each time, administer with warm wine, at any time.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Tonifying qi to calm the mind, regulating qi and relieving depression.

bubble_chart Indications

Insufficiency of heart qi, unsettled will, palpitations due to fright, fear, sorrow and distress, restlessness and insomnia, unpredictable mood swings, excessive night sweats, loss of appetite, blurred vision, and nocturnal emissions.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Chinese Yam strengthens the kidneys and astringes essence; Ginseng, Astragalus Root, and Liquorice Root tonify the heart and secure qi; Milkwort Root, Cinnabar, and Poria with Pine tranquilize the mind and calm the spirit; Platycodon Root opens lung qi; Aucklandia Root soothes the liver and spleen; musk resolves stagnation. The combination of these herbs has the effects of tonifying qi, calming the mind, regulating qi, and relieving depression.