Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng (酸枣仁汤, Sour Jujube Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Calm shen category, with Suān Zǎo Rén as chief herb. It contains Suān Zǎo Rén, Zhī Mǔ, Chuān Xiōng, Fú Líng and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: nourishes Blood and Yin; calms Shen; clears deficiency Heat.
| Pinyin | Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng (Suan Zao Ren Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 酸枣仁汤 |
| English | Sour Jujube Decoction |
| Category | Calm shen |
| Chief | Suān Zǎo Rén |
| Tongue | Red, little coat or pale |
| Pulse | Thin, wiry or rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Suān Zǎo Rén | 15–18g |
| Zhī Mǔ | 6g |
| Chuān Xiōng | 6g |
| Fú Líng | 6g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 3g |
Actions
Nourishes Blood and Yin; calms Shen; clears deficiency Heat
Indications
Blood and Yin deficiency insomnia: inability to sleep, irritability, palpitations, night sweats, dizziness
Test yourself
What herbs are in Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng?
Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng contains Suān Zǎo Rén 15–18g, Zhī Mǔ 6g, Chuān Xiōng 6g, Fú Líng 6g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 3g.
What is Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng used for?
Blood and Yin deficiency insomnia: inability to sleep, irritability, palpitations, night sweats, dizziness.
What are the actions of Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng?
Nourishes Blood and Yin; calms Shen; clears deficiency Heat.
What tongue and pulse go with Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng?
Tongue: Red, little coat or pale. Pulse: Thin, wiry or rapid.
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