Zhen Ling Dan (Rouse the Spirit Special Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dark purple tongue, possibly with purple spots

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Submerged, thin, and wiry pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind all substances, except Zhu Sha, into an even powder. Mix with water and 120 grams of ground glutinous rice, and form into pills. The pills are then coated with Zhu Sha.
• Take one 9-12 gram pill, once a day with warm water or wine on an empty stomach.

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Pericardium, Liver

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Yu Liang Shi (Limonite, Limonitum) 禹馀粮 Qty: 120 grams Chan: LI, ST Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Limonite Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Zi Shi Ying (Flourite) 紫石英 Qty: 120 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fluoritum Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysite, Kaolin) 赤石脂 Qty: 120 grams Chan: ST, LI. (SP) Prop: Sweet, Sour, Astringent, Warm Latin: Hallyositum Rubrum Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite) 代赭石 Qty: 120 grams Chan: HT, LIV, PER Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Haematitum Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Ru Xiang (Frankincense Resin) 乳香 Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Resina Olibani Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Mo Yao (Myrrh) 没药 Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Neutral Latin: Resina Myrrhae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation