Ding Zhi Wan
Star定志丸 (Settle the Emotions Pill)
Source: Za Bing Yuan Liu Xi Zhu — Shen Jin-Ao (1773)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Ding Zhi Wan (Settle the Emotions Pill), from the Za Bing Yuan Liu Xi Zhu (Wondrous Lantern for Peering into Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases) by Shen Jin-Ao — a variation of Suan Zao Ren Tang.
Actions: Tonifies Heart qi; Benefits cognitive functions; Calms the shen (spirit); Eases fear and fright.
Presentation: Fear and fright with easy anger and insomnia (Heart qi deficiency).
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 723.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) 90g
|
90g | 21.43% | Jun (Chief) | — |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 90g
|
90g | 21.43% | Chen (Deputy) | — |
|
Shi Chang Pu
as printed: Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii) 60g
|
60g | 14.29% | Zuo (Assistant) | — |
|
Yuan Zhi
as printed: Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae, chao (dry-fried) with ginger) 60g
|
60g | 14.29% | Zuo (Assistant) | — |
|
Fu Shen
as printed: Fu Shen (Poria Paradicis) 90g
|
90g | 21.43% | — | |
|
Zhu Sha
as printed: Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris) 30g
|
30g | 7.14% | — |
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 slightly warm (+0.43)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 7%, neutral 43%, warm 50%.
Taste
- pungent 14%
- sweet 39%
- bitter 25%
- bland 21%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Heart 100%
- Spleen 64%
- Lung 57%
- Kidney 57%
- Stomach 14%
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
Powder all herbs with 15g of the Zhu Sha and form honey pills; coat with the other 15g Zhu Sha. Take 6g of pills with warm boiled water before bedtime.
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Formula family
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