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Yang Xin Tang (養心湯) tonifies the qi and blood, nourishes the Heart and calms the spirit; for palpitations and insomnia from Heart qi and blood deficiency.
English Name
Nourish the Heart Decoction
Classical Source
Ren Zhai Zhi Zhi, 1264
Ingredients
- Huang Qi, Ren Shen, Fu Ling (qi); Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong (blood)
- Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren, Yuan Zhi, Wu Wei Zi (calm spirit); Ban Xia Qu, Rou Gui, Gan Cao
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the qi and blood
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the spirit
Indications
Heart qi and blood deficiency: palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, and fatigue.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale. Pulse: thin and weak.
Modifications
With marked yin deficiency, combine with Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
Cautions & Contraindications
For deficiency patterns; use with caution where heat or phlegm-heat predominates.
