An Shen Ding Zhi Wan
安神定志丸 (An Shen Ding Zhi Wan)
Source: Yi Xue Xin Wu (Medical Revelations) — Cheng Guopeng (Qing, 1732)
Insomnia from fright and anxietyPalpitations from Heart Qi deficiencyEasily startledAnxiety and fearfulnessPhlegm disturbing the HeartGallbladder Qi deficiency
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.
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.