【Source】

《Medical Heart Enlightenment》

 【Composition】

Gastrodia elata, Chuan Fritillaria, Ginger Pinellia, Poria cocos, Fuling Shen, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Ophiopogon japonicus, Tangerine peel, Polygala tenuifolia, Shi Acorus gramineus, Nandan Xing, Scorpio, Bombyx batryticatus, Amber, 砂/’> Zhu Sha
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 【Classification】

<Nourish Yin>: Ophiopogon japonicus

<Regulate Qi>: Tangerine peel

<Tonify Spleen and Promote Urination>: Poria cocos, Fuling Shen

<Invigorate Blood and Remove Stasis>: Salvia miltiorrhiza

<Resolve Phlegm>: Ginger Pinellia, Nandan Xing, Chuan Fritillaria

<Calm the Shen>: Amber, 砂/’> Zhu Sha, Polygala tenuifolia

<Soothe Liver and Extinguish Wind>: Scorpio, Gastrodia elata, Bombyx batryticatus

<Open the Orifices>: Shi Acorus gramineus

【Formula Meaning】

《Pharmacopoeia of Tang Dynasty》: Uses Pinellia, Poria cocos, Fritillaria, Nandan Xing, and bamboo sap to resolve phlegm and clear heat; uses Gastrodia elata, Scorpio, Bombyx batryticatus, to extinguish wind and stop spasms, which are the main herbs in the formula. Uses Zhu Sha, Polygala tenuifolia, Juncus effusus, Ophiopogon japonicus, Fuling Shen, and Amber to calm convulsions, soothe the Shen, and clear the heart, which are the secondary herbs in the formula. Uses Acorus gramineus, Danpi, and Tangerine peel to open the orifices and regulate qi and blood, which are the assistant herbs in the formula. Uses Licorice to harmonize all herbs, acting as the envoy herb in the formula, with a small amount of ginger juice to open phlegm and enlighten the spirit.

 【Functions】

Extinguish wind and resolve phlegm, calm the heart and open the orifices.

 【Indications】

Epilepsy or mania caused by liver wind and phlegm turbidity.

 【Mnemonics】

Calm Shen and extinguish wind → Ding Xian> Yuan Sha Huang, Quan Ma Jiang Shi → Yuan Sha Hu, need general anesthesia to be stiff. Mai Fu Pi, Dan Dan Xia Mu → Use spring wheat bran, strengthen courage to scare mother.

 【Additions and Subtractions】

(1) If there is constipation, add Rhubarb and Glauber’s salt to purge heat and relieve constipation. (2) If there is persistent convulsions, add Uncaria rhynchophylla and Antelope horn to clear heat and extinguish wind.