An Shen Ding Zhi Wan
Star安神定志丸 (Calm the Spirit and Settle the Will Pill)
Source: Yi Xue Xin Wu (Medical Revelations) — Cheng Guopeng (Qing, 1732)
Last updated August 30, 2026
Description
An Shen Ding Zhi Wan (Calm the Spirit and Settle the Will Pill) treats Heart Qi and Blood deficiency with phlegm disturbing the Heart. The formula combines Heart tonics with Qi-transforming, phlegm-clearing herbs to calm the spirit and anchor the will. It is particularly indicated for fright, anxiety, and palpitations from Gallbladder Qi deficiency.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ren Shen | 9g | 16.67% | Jun (Chief) | Strongly tonifies Heart qi and calms the spirit |
|
Long Chi
Decoct first (crush).
|
15g | 27.78% | Chen (Deputy) | Heavy mineral that settles and calms the spirit |
| Fu Ling | 9g | 16.67% | Chen (Deputy) | Strengthens the Spleen and quiets the Heart |
| Fu Shen | 9g | 16.67% | Chen (Deputy) | Quiets the Heart and calms the spirit |
| Yuan Zhi | 6g | 11.11% | Zuo (Assistant) | Opens the Heart orifices and calms the spirit |
| Shi Chang Pu | 6g | 11.11% | Zuo (Assistant) | Opens the orifices and transforms turbidity |
Total weight: 60g
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net neutral (+0.11)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 28%, neutral 33%, warm 39%.
Pairs warm and cool. 39% of the weighed grams are warm or hot and 28% cool or cold — the net is their average, not the whole story.
Taste
- pungent 11%
- sweet 53%
- bitter 19%
- bland 17%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Heart 100%
- Spleen 50%
- Lung 44%
- Kidney 44%
- Liver 28%
- Stomach 11%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
As pills or decoction. Decoct 25–30 minutes, take warm in 2 doses/day.
Dosage
Pills: 6–9g twice daily. Decoction: 1 dose/day.
Conditions Addressed
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Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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