Herb Listings
Suan Zao Ren (Chao) / Jujube (Sour) Seed, prepared | |||
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Taste: Sweet, Sour, Bitter • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Calm Shen • Sub Category: Nourish Heart | |||
Dosage9-18g decoction, 1.5-3g powder |
Actions1. Nourishes the Heart yin, augments the Liver blood, & quites the spirit: for irritability, insomnia, & blood palpitations with anxiety due to either blood deficiency (inability to nourish the heart) or yin deficiency (with upward-rising fire).2. Prevents abnormal sweating: for both spontaneous sweating & night sweats. |
MeridiansGallbladder, Heart, Liver, Spleen |
CautionsUse with caution in cases of severe diarrhea or heat excess. |