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Zhu Sha An Shen Wan (Cinnabar Pill to calm the Spirit) 朱砂安神丸

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Formula Type	Formulas that Calm the Spirit
Diagnosis	Vigorous HT fire injuring the blood and yin
Action	Sedates the HTCalms the spiritDrains fireNourishes the yin
Indication	Insomnia, continuous palpitations, a sensation of irritability and heat in the chest, a desire to vomit without result, dream-disturbed sleepT: red at the tipP: thin, rapid
Remarks	Especially useful for palpitations and anxiety that occur during dreams. Focuses on guiding yang fire excess downward.
Ingredients	Huang Lian (9 g) Dang Gui (tested) (15 g) Sheng Di Huang (tested) (30 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (9 g)

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