Zhen Zhong Dan
Star枕中丹 (Pillow Special Pill)
Source: Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang — Sun Si-Miao (Tang, 650)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Zhen Zhong Dan (Pillow Special Pill), from the Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang (Thousands of Golden Prescriptions for Emergencies) by Sun Si-Miao — a variation of Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
Actions: Calms the Heart; Improves cognition; Sedates the shen (spirit).
Composition: Equal amounts of each ingredient.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 729.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gui Ban
as printed: Gui Ban (Plastrum Testudinis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Long Gu
as printed: Long Gu (Os Draconis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Yuan Zhi
as printed: Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Shi Chang Pu
as printed: Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii)
|
g | — | — |
Preparation
Powder equal amounts, form honey pills; take 9g per dose with grain-based liquor.
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