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Zhen Zhong Dan (枕中丹): Classic TCM Formula

Zheng Zhong Dan 孔圣枕中丹 孔聖枕中丹
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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Name

The Prescription of 枕中丹

Source

The book Yi Xin Fang

Ingredients

Gui JiaLong GuYuan ZhiShi Chang Pu

Explanation

Yuan Zhi: Calming heart and inducing tranquilization.

Chang Pu: Inducing resuscitation and refreshing mind, calming heart and inducing tranquilization.

Long Gu: Inducing sedation and tranquilization, pacifying liver and subduing yang.

Gui Ban: Nourishing yin of liver and kidney, subduing yang, nourishing blood and tonifying heart.

The Effect of 枕中丹

Effect

Nourish yin to tonify kidney, nourish the heart and benefit intelligence .

Indications

Amnesia, prolonged unhealed epilepsy.

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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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