Description

DESCRIPTION :

Long ovoid or long elliptical, 4~7 mm long, 1.5~3 mm in diameter. Externally yellowish-white or pale yellowish-brown, covered with membranous tegmen, apex slightly acute, with a small dark brown point, base obtusely rounded. Texture soft, oily. Odour, slightly aromatic; taste, weak.

ACTION :

To calm the nerves, to check excessive perspiration, and to relax the bowels.

INDICATIONS :

Insomnia with fidgetness and palpitation; night sweating due to deficiency of yin; constipation.

REFERENTIAL ADVICE :

1. Nourishing the heart to calm the mind

In treating restlessness, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, palpitation or severe palpitation, poor memory, etc. due to deficiency of heart blood, the drug can be used in combination with Rhizoma Rehmanniae Praeparatae, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Poria, Rhizoma Acori Graminei, etc. If the above diseases are accompanied by night sweating, Radix Ginseng, Fructus Schisandrae and Concha Ostreae can also be used.

2. Invigorating the spleen and moistening the intestine

In treating senile or postpartum constipation due to deficiency of Yin, the drug is often used in combination with Semen Pini, Semen Pruni, etc.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Unless used under instructions by a licensed herbalist.