Within this formula, Sheng Di (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae) is the sovereign medicinal which nourishes yin and clears heat. In addition, it enriches kidney yin and supplements the blood. Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) nourish the heart and either prevent the engenderment of stasis or transform any stasis that may exist. Bai Zi Ren (Semen Platycladi), Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae), Fu Shen (Sclerotium Pararadicis Poriae), and Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) all supplement heart yin or qi and quiet the spirit. Yuan Zhi also promotes the interaction of the heart and kidneys. These are the ministerial ingredients. Tian Men Dong (Tuber Asparagis), Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis), and Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae) nourish yin and engender fluids. Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae) engenders fluids and clears vacuity heat. These are the assistant ingredients. Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi) acts as the guide leading these medicinals to the chest and heart, while Hu Po (Succinum) settles, stills, and quiets the spirit. Tian Men Dong (Tuber Asparagis) enriches yin and supplements the kidneys. Suan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae) nourishes the blood and quiets the spirit. This formula comes from Hong Jiu-yu’s early Qing dynasty She Sheng Mi Pou (Secret Investigations into Obtaining Life [i.e., Health]) published in 1638 CE. It has been slightly modified by replacing Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris), which is banned by the U.S. FDA, with Hu Po (Succinum).*

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