Calm Shen Formulas Flashcards
What are excess type causes for the calm shen category?
excess heat uncontrolled yang blood stasis phlegm severe qi stagnation
Which 2 organs are the main ones affected in the calm shen category and which other 3 are often affected as well?
Heart and Liver
Spleen, Stomach, Kidney
Which herbs are often combined with calm shen herbs to enrich yin and nourish blood?
mai men dong sheng di huang shu di huang e jiao gou qi zi
Which herbs are often combined with calm shen herbs to augment qi to enable the Heart to direct qi and blood downward?
ren shen
gan cao
Which herbs are often combined with calm shen herbs to clear heat and drain fire?
bei mu
huang lian
zhi mu
Which calm shen formula is for Liver and Heart yin and blood xu with constraint and internal fire? It is used for deficiency irritability.
suan zao ren tang
sour jujube decoction
Which calm shen formula is for Heart and Kidney not communicating with heat excess (trapped in chest) and blood xu in the Heart shaoyin? There is a constant need to pace and move - fidgetiness. It is also for bleeding disorders and dysenteric disorders due to heat toxin.
huang lian e jiao tang
coptis and ass-hide decoction
Which calm shen formula is for qi and yin xu of the Heart and Spleen? It strongly astringes sweating. It is used for restless organ disorder, frequent attacks of melancholy and crying, frequent yawning, and inability to control oneself. It is useful with postpartum depression.
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
licorice, wheat, and jujube decoction
Which calm shen formula is for Heart and Gall Bladder qi xu and constraint caused by phlegm turbidity? It is the #1 open orifice calm shen formula. It is used for poor memory, lack of drive, disorientation, being easily startled, and phobias.
Ding Zhi Wan
Settle the Will Pill
Which calm shen formula is for yin and blood xu with Heart and Kidney failing to communicate (#1 formula for Heart/Kidney communication)? It clears heat. It specifically focuses on irritability. It can also be used for apthous ulcers (canker sores), recurrent urticaria, and chronic conjunctivitis.
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Which calm shen formula is for disharmony between Heart and Kidney and is a variation of Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan that focuses more on moistening and nourishing blood and less on clearing deficiency heat?
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Biota Seeds to Nourish the Heart Pill
What is the difference between Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan and Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan?
TWBXD is better to clear deficiency heat
BZYXW is better to moisten and nourish blood
What are the ingredients in Suan Zao Ren Tang?
suan zao ren chuan xiong zhi mu fu ling gan cao
What is the main difference related to heat with Suan Zao Ren Tang versus Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan?
SZRT - better for blood xu heat
TWBXD - better for yin xu heat
