
Jin Gui Suan Zao Ren Tang - Zizyphus Combination
Jin Gui Suan Zao Ren Tang also known as Zizyphus Combination
TCM ACTIONS
Nourishes the Liver Blood and clears deficiency Heat to calm the Spirit.
INDICATIONS
Insomnia, anxiety, stress related emotional disorders.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Insomnia, sleep disturbance with vivid unpleasant dreams, Anxiety, Restlessness and irritability, Palpitations, Night sweats, Dizziness, Poor concentration, mental fatigue Dry throat and mouth, Wiry, rapid and thready pulse, Dry red tongue
ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS
Ziziphus seed is used orally in formulas to treat abnormal, sweating, anxiety, insomnia, excessive dreaming, palpitations, weak memory, dizziness, irritability. It has been shown to, have the following actions: sedative, hypnotic, analgesic, anticonvulsive, hypotensive. Anemarrhena rhizome is used orally in formulas to treat cough, febrile illnesses, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and hypertension. It has been shown to have antibacterial, antipyretic, adrenal tonic actions.
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREATMENT
8 - 12 pills, 3 times daily, half to one hour away from food. In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 1 – 2 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 - 100%. Course of treatment: 2 to 4 months.
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
Avoid caffeine containing beverages (i.e. coffee, tea, cola drinks, guarana), especially in the afternoon. Caution in patients using sedative-hypnotic medications.
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