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Category: Psyche, nerves, insomnia, heart and blood vessels, liver system, kidney system, heart system.

Use of the formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine:

  • calms the Shen spirit and the heart
  • suppresses rising yang
  • replenishes and moves blood
  • settles the liver and protects the kidneys

Description:

The original formula is a patent blend from Minshan, in which 44% of the composition consists of pearl oyster shell – a heavy product that settles rising yang. Its rise is triggered by an overactive mind and the inability to fall asleep. Yang rises because it has lost its anchor in kidney yin (which consists of essence, yin as such, but primarily blood – the fuel for the Shen spirit) – its root is weakened. The blend strengthens it again through herbs such as Eclipta, Privet, and Rehmannia. Together with the pearl oyster shell, they suppress yang downwards very effectively. Other herbs support this effect and also calm the Shen spirit. A significant factor is also the replenishment of blood through Rehmannia and Salvia, with the latter also moving it. Schisandra – the herb of five flavours, protects everything that has been replenished and connects the heart with the kidneys. Therefore, this blend is a very effective remedy for insomnia caused by excessive mental activity, as well as palpitations – a pounding heart that appears at rest, most often when lying down to sleep. That is when we seemingly "have peace" and instead begin to think about things that unsettle us and cause the mentioned symptoms. The heart – both physical and mental – calms down beautifully after the blend, and only a deep, refreshing sleep awaits us.

Indications:

  • insomnia
  • heart palpitations with anxiety and nervousness
  • difficulty falling asleep
  • frequent waking
  • nervousness
  • mental instability
  • lack of willpower
  • anxiety

Modern use:

  • insomnia
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • depression

Tongue:

  • normal
  • possibly red
  • dry coating

Pulse:

  • normal
  • possibly shu
  • xi
  • possibly xian

Contraindications:

  • overdosing on pearl oyster shell can cause injury to the Spleen Qi – and consequently digestion (feeling of indigestion, stomach pain)

Note:

Always use in the recommended dosage – overdosing can cause weakened digestion, while underdosing or taking it for too short a time will result in the blend not being effective.

Composition of the formula:

PreparationChineseCzechLatin
 Jiu Dan Shen Red-rooted sage, root Rad. salviae
 Bei Sheng Wu Wei Zi Chinese magnolia vine, fruit Fruc. schisandrae
  Shi Chang Pu Grass-leaf sweet flag, rhizome Rhiz. acori
  Zhen Zhu Mu Pearl oyster (freshwater) Concha margaritiferae
  Ye Jiao Teng Fleeceflower, stem Cau. polygoni multiflori
  He Huan Pi Mimosa, bark Cort. albizziae
 Yan Tu Si Zi Chinese dodder, seed Sem. cuscutae
 Sheng  Han Lian Cao Eclipta, herb Ecliptae prostratae herb
 Sheng Nu Zhen Zi Glossy privet, seed Sem. ligustri
 Shu Di Huang Rehmannia, prepared root Rad. rehmaniae preparata

Category: Psyche, nerves, insomnia, heart and blood vessels, liver system, kidney system, heart system.

Use of the formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine:

  • calms the Shen spirit and the heart
  • suppresses rising yang
  • tonifies and moves blood
  • settles the liver and protects the kidneys

Description:

The original formula is a patent mixture from Minshan, in which 44% of the composition consists of pearl oyster shell – a heavy product that settles rising yang. Its rise is triggered by an overly active mind and the inability to fall asleep. Yang rises because it has lost its anchor in kidney yin (which is formed by essence, yin as such, but primarily blood – the fuel for the Shen spirit) – its root is weakened. Through herbs such as eclipta, privet, and rehmannia, the mixture strengthens it again. Together with the pearl oyster shell, they effectively push the yang down. Other herbs support this effect and also calm the Shen spirit. A significant factor is also the replenishment of blood through rehmannia and sage, which also moves it. Schisandra – the herb of five flavours, protects everything that has been replenished and connects the heart with the kidneys. Therefore, this mixture is a very effective remedy for insomnia caused by excessive mental activity, as well as palpitations – a pounding heart that appears at rest, most often when lying down to sleep. We seemingly "have peace" and instead begin to think about things that unsettle us and cause the mentioned symptoms. The heart – both physical and mental – calms down beautifully after the mixture, and only a deep, refreshing sleep awaits us.

Indications:

  • insomnia
  • heart palpitations with anxiety and nervousness
  • difficulty falling asleep
  • frequent waking
  • nervousness
  • mental instability
  • lack of willpower
  • anxiety

Modern use:

  • insomnia
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • depression

Tongue:

  • normal
  • possibly red
  • drier coating

Pulse:

  • normal
  • possibly shu
  • xi
  • possibly xian

Contraindications:

  • overdose of pearl oyster shell can cause injury to Spleen Qi – consequently digestion (feeling of poor digestion, stomach pain)

Note:

Always use in the recommended dose – overdosing can cause weakened digestion, underdosing or taking for too short a time means the mixture will not be effective.

Composition of the formula:

PreparationChineseCzechLatin
 Jiu Dan Shen Red-rooted sage, root Rad. salviae
 Bei Sheng Wu Wei Zi Chinese magnolia vine, fruit Fruc. schisandrae
  Shi Chang Pu Grass-leaf sweet flag, rhizome Rhiz. acori
  Zhen Zhu Mu Pearl oyster (freshwater) Concha margaritiferae
  Ye Jiao Teng Fleeceflower, stem Cau. polygoni multiflori
  He Huan Pi Mimosa, bark Cort. albizziae
 Yan Tu Si Zi Chinese dodder, seed Sem. cuscutae
 Sheng  Han Lian Cao Eclipta, herb Ecliptae prostratae herb
 Sheng Nu Zhen Zi Glossy privet, seed Sem. ligustri
 Shu Di Huang Rehmannia, prepared root Rad. rehmaniae preparata