suan zao ren tang 酸棗仁湯
Source: Synopsis of the Golden Chamber 《金匱要略》
| suan zao ren | sore jujube seed | Semen Ziziphi Spinosae |
| zhi mu | anemarrhena rhizome | Rhizoma Anemarrhenae |
| chuan xiong | Sichuan lovage | Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong |
| fu ling | poria | Poria |
| gan cao | liquorice root | Radix Glycyrrhizae |
Indications: bad temper, insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, irritability, mouth and throat dryness, palpitations and night sweats, the pulse is thready and taut. With appropriate modifications, modern TCM often uses this formula for conditions like insomnia, menopause disorders, nervous breakdown, night sweats and amnesia.
