Prescriptions for tranquilizing the Mind with Tonic Sedatives
Ding Zhi Wan (定志丸): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 定志丸
Source
The book Wai Tai Mi Yao
Ingredients
Chang Pu 15 g,Yuan Zhi 15 g,Fu Ling 15 g,Ren Shen 120 g.Explanation
Yuan Zhi: Calming heart and inducing tranquilization.
Fu Ling: Invigorating spleen and inducing tranquilization.
Chang Pu: Inducing resuscitation and refreshing mind, calming heart and inducing tranquilization.
Ren Shen: Powerfully reinforcing original qi, tonifying zang-organ qi, inducing tranquilization mind and nourishing blood.
The Effect of 定志丸
Indications
Palpitation, amnesia, restlessness, allophasis, syndrome of unsteadiness of heart-mind.
Administrations
All the drugs are ground into fine powder. The powder is made with honey into pills.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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