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Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (柏子養心丸) nourishes the Heart blood and yin, tonifies the qi and calms the spirit; for palpitations, insomnia and poor memory from Heart blood and qi deficiency.
English Name
Biota Seed Pill to Nourish the Heart
Classical Source
Ti Ren Hui Bian, 1549
Ingredients
- Bai Zi Ren – chief; Huang Qi, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong (qi/blood)
- Fu Shen, Suan Zao Ren, Wu Wei Zi, Yuan Zhi (calm spirit); Rou Gui, Ban Xia Qu, Gan Cao
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes the Heart blood and tonifies the qi
- Calms the spirit
Indications
Heart blood and qi 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 predominates.
