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Zhong Zhen An Shen Fa (重镇安神法)

重镇安神法 Zhong Zhen An Shen method
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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This method is to use drugs of metal and stone properties to relieve uneasiness of mind. Common drugs such as Zhu Sha, Ci Shi, Pearl, Long Gu and Mu Li for the treatment of panic and madness, insomnia, arrhythmia, palpitations and other syndromes.Representatives are The Prescription of Zhusha Anshen Wan, The Prescription of Zhenzhumu Wan, The Prescription of Cizhu Wan.

Prescription:

Gui zhi, shao yao and Shu qi, long gu: treatment of cold, misusing of acupuncture and moxa-moxibustion, panic and madness.

The Prescription of Zhusha Anshen Wan: Huang Lian, Zhu Sha, Sheng Di Huang, Dang Gui, The Prescription of ZhiGancao Tang.

The Prescription of Zhenzhumu Wan: Zhen Zhu Mu, Dang Gui, Shu Di Huang, Ren Shen, Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren, Xi Jiao, Fu Shen, Chen Xiang, Long Gu.

The Prescription of Cizhu Wan: Shen Qu, Ci Shi, Zhu Sha.

Drugs used in this method are mostly metals and stones, only for temporary use, serving a long course would end in is injury of spleen and stomach.

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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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