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Herbs that tranquilize the mind are used for deficient
Qi of the
heart, deficient blood in the heart or flaring up of fire in the heart, which
are manifested as restlessness, palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, dream-disturbed
sleep, convulsions, epilepsy and manic psychotic disorders. The selections of
herbs should follow the pathological condition. For example, when accompanied by
deficient Yin and blood, herbs that replenish blood and nourish Yin
are added to the combination. If the condition is due to hyperactivity of liver Yang,
herbs that pacify the liver and subdue Yang are added to the
combination. If there are complications, of flaring up of heart fire,
herbs that clear heart fire are added. In cases of epilepsy and convulsions,
herbs that resolve phlegm and open the orifices, or pacify the liver and subdue
endogenous wind, are selected as the main herbs. Tranquilizing herbs, in these
cases, are added as supplemental herbs.
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