Explanation The first 8 herbs constitute the root formula which resolves
Phlegm-Heat from the Stomach and Heart.
Yuan Zhi and Suan Zao Ren calm the Mind and open the Mind's
orifices. These two herbs blend particularly well together as one is
pungent and the other sour.He Huan Pi and Yu Jin move Blood, open the Mind's orifices and lift
depression.She was treated with variations of the above prescription for 9 months
after which she felt a lot better in herself and was able to come off the
antidepressants completely.Mind Weakened
This is characterized by physical and mental exhaustion, depression, lack of will-power and
initiative, insomnia (waking up early), mild anxiety, poor memory, dislike to speak and
pessimism.
More than the conditions associated with unsettled Mind and obstructed Mind, the conditions of
weakened Mind are often the result rather than the cause of a disharmony of the internal organs
and of Qi and Blood. For example, the Mind can easily become weakened after a long chronic
disease, after many childbirths too close together or after a life-time of overwork which has
severely depleted Qi and Essence.
The conditions causing a weakened Mind are Qi deficiency, Blood deficiency, or Yin deficiency.
The treatment of principle for weakened Mind is to nourish Qi, Yang, Blood, or Yin, calm the
Mind and strengthen Will-Power.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Qi Deficiency
Treatment Principle
Tonify Qi, strengthen the Mind.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
ST-36 Zusanli, SP-3 Taibai, Ren-6 Qihai, BL-20 Pishu, BL-21 Weishu, Du-20 Baihui, HE-7