Suan Zao Ren 18 gm, Gan Cao 3 gm, Zhi Mu 6 gm, Fu Ling 6 gm, Chuan Xiong 6 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take the above 5 ingredients, add 1.6 liters of water, first boil the sour jujube seeds until reduced to 1.2 liters, then add the remaining herbs, and decoct until reduced to 6 liters.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Nourishing blood and tranquilizing spirit, resolving depression and discharging heat.

bubble_chart Indications

Deficiency fatigue with restlessness and insomnia, palpitations and night sweats, dizziness and blurred vision, dry throat and mouth, and a wiry or thin and rapid pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The insomnia treated by this formula is caused by liver blood deficiency and yin deficiency with internal heat. In the formula, Sour Jujube nourishes the liver, benefits blood, and calms the spirit, serving as the sovereign herb. The lack of liver blood hinders its free-flowing nature, hence Sichuan Lovage Rhizome is used to regulate liver qi, acting as the minister herb. Anemarrhena clears heat and nourishes yin to relieve irritability, while Poria calms the spirit and strengthens the spleen, serving as assistant herbs. Liquorice Root harmonizes the various herbs, acting as the envoy. The entire formula, with its five flavors, works together to nourish blood, tranquilize the spirit, resolve depression, and discharge heat.