Classical Formula Glossary

San Jia Fu Mai Tang (Three-Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse) 三甲復脈湯

Formula Type	Formulas that Expel Wind
Diagnosis	Liver Yin deficiency with Liver Yang Rising to attack the Heart, Liver Wind stirring internally
Action	Nourishes Yin, restores the pulse, clears heat, anchors Yang, extinguishes wind
Indication	Severe palpitations, Heart pain; may also be fever, flushed face, hot palms and soles, dry throat, dizziness, tinnitus, spasms, quivering fingers, impaired consciousness, stiffness of tongue or deep-red and dry tongue, blackish teeth, cracked lips. P: thin, rapid, irregular pulse
Remarks	Contraindicated during pregnancy unless gui ban and bie jia are removed; use with caution when diarrhea due to Spleen Yang or Stomach Qi deficiency is present
Ingredients	Gan Cao (Zhi) (18 g) Sheng Di Huang (tested) (18 g) Bai Shao (tested) (18 g) Mai Men Dong (tested) (15 g) Huo Ma Ren (Chao) (9 g) E Jiao (9 g) Bie Jia (Granule) (1g Granule=1g Herbs) (24 g) Gui Ban (Granule) (1g Granule=1g Herbs) (30 g)

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