This formula is a variant of Ding Zhi Wan (Stabilise the Mind Formula), which was first recorded in 'Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces for Emergencies' (bei ji qian jin yao fang), by Sun Si-miao, 652 C.E., a 30 volume work that, together with an additional 30 volume supplement, is a compilation of medical knowledge to that date.The original formula was indicated for emotional disturbance due to sudden fright or a severe emotional shock, in patients with pre-existing Heart Qi deficiency. Such patients lack resilience and may be easily become disoriented, anxious or, in severe cases, hypomanic.The synergistic actions of the ingredients are as follows:Pseudostellaria root (tai zi shen), Ziziphus seed (suan zao ren), Poria cocos (fu ling & fu shen): tonify the Heart Qi and calm the spiritAlbizzia flower (he huan hua), Ziziphus seed (suan zao ren): nourish the Heart and Liver Blood to calm the spirit.Polygala root (yuan zhi), Anemone rhizome (chang pu): open the mind and senses, calm the Spirit, direct the actions of the herbs in the formula to the Heart.TCM ActionsNourishes the Heart Qi and Blood, calms the Spirit and stabilises the emotions.TCM SyndromesHeart Qi-Blood deficiencyIndicationsInsomnia, anxiety, neurosis, depressed mood, neurastheniaSigns & Symptoms (Key clinical features in bold)Insomnia, sleep disturbanceForgetfulnessAnxiety, agitation, timidity, apprehensivenessPalpitationsDepressed moodPoor concentrationNervous laughterPoor appetitePale tongueThready and weak pulse
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