Effect
Tonifying the heart to calm the mind, regulating the function of the middle-Jiao to relieve depression.
Indications
Syndrome of Zang Zao due to deficiency of the heart-Qi and depression of the liver-Qi, marked by trance, sorrow, inclination of weep, disturbed-sleep, unusual behavior, frequent yawning, reddened tongue with little coating; including such diseases with the above symptoms as neurosism, hysteria, and mild schizophrenia.
Ingredients
Fructus Jujubae (Dazao) 5-7 dates.
Explanation
Gan Cao: The principal drug, being sweet in taste and neutral in nature, regulating the function of the middle-Jiao, nourishing the heart, relieving mental stress.
Xiao Mai: Tonifying the heart to calm the mind.
Da Zao: Invigorating the spleen-Qi, relieving the liver depression, treating deficiency of the heart.
Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times.