Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang

Bai Zi Yǎng Xīn Tāng

Biota Seeds Pill to Nourish the Heart

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Category: Calm Shen ⌕

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Actions: Nourish Heart and Heart Blood, tonify and cool Blood, tonify Kidney Yin, calm Shen

Diagnosis

Tongue: Pale with red tips or red Pulse: Thin, weak, rapid Other:

Patterns: Heart Blood and Yin Deficiency • Shen disturbance • Heart and Kidney not communicating

Indications: vivid or disturbing dreams, nightmares or dream disturbed sleep, insomnia, occasional anxiety, palpitations, difficulty concentrating, mental fatigue; nocturnal emissions, night sweats

Contraindications: Contraindicated for Spleen and Stomach weakness with tendency to bloat

Description

Name Variations:Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang, 柏子养心汤, Biota Seeds Pill to Nourish the Heart,

Herb List: Bai Zi Ren • Xuan Shen • Shu Di Huang • Fu Shen • Gou Qi Zi • Mai Dong • Dang Gui • Shi Chang Pu • Gan Cao

Commentary:

Related Formulas:

Herbs	Cat/Dosage	Actions	Attributes
Tao Ren • Peach Kernel • 桃仁	Invigorate Blood 3g	Break up blood stasis • Invigorate blood • Treat abscess • Moisten intestines • Unblock bowels	antithrombatic • anti-inflammatory • antitussive • antiallergic • antiparasitic
Hong Hua • Safflower Flower • 红花	Invigorate Blood 3g	Invigorate blood • Unblock menses • Dispel blood stasis • Relieve painHong Hua is better at dispersing blood stagnation to open channels/collaterals and extremities pain • Tao Ren better for blood stagnation in the abs and for lung and intestine abscess	antiplatelet • antithrombatic • heart stimulant • CNS suppressant • uterine stimulant • adaptogenic
Dang Gui Wei • Chinese Angelica • 当归尾	Tonify Blood 6g	Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines	phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost • volatile oil inhibits uterine contractions
Chuan Xiong • Szechuan Lovage • 川芎	Invigorate Blood 3g	Relieve pain • Expel Wind • Invigorate blood • Moves qi • Guide herbs to Jue Yin JingDao Di: Si Chuan • Available as injections	Anticoagulant • Antiplatelet • Analgesic • Antitussive • Anti-inflammatory • Hypotensive • Sedative
Chi Shao • Red Peony Root • 赤芍	Invigorate Blood 4.5g	Clear heat • Cool blood • Invigorate blood • Dispel blood stasis • Clear liver fire	antiplatelet • antithrombatic • antibiotic • CNS suppressant • sedative • antipyretic • antiseizure • antispasmodic
Huang Qi • Astragalus • 黄芪	Tonify Qi 120g	Tonify Spleen and Lung Qi • Tonify Wei Qi to seal the pores • Improve urination to relief edema • Discharge pus • Generate flesh for chronic sores • Push Qi to the surface	Antioxidant • Immune System Booster • Diuretic • Anti-aging • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Hepatoprotective
Di Long • Earth Worm • 地龙	Extinguish Wind Stop Tremors 3g	Expel Wind, open channel, clears Lung heat and calms wheezing, clear Bladder heat and promote urination, lower blood pressure	antipyretic, antiseizure, hypertensive, anti-asthmatic, uterine stimulant

Modifications		For
+ Ban Xia + Tian Zhu Huang		Excessive sputum¹⁴
+ Fu Zi		Cold/flu¹⁴
+ Dang Shen + Bai Zhu		Stomach and spleen deficiency¹⁴
+ Dang Shen + Bai Zhu + Shan Zha		Spleen deficiency ³¹
+ Zhi Zi +Caho Suan Zao Ren		Insomnia and irritability¹⁴
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Caution

Do not use if pregnant
Do not use following a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.
Not not use if not fully conscious
Do not use if there's potential hemorrhage
Do not use if there's fever or abnormally low temperature
Do not use with Hot Blood
Do not use with Yin deficiency
Do not use in Wind Stroke and forceful pulse

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Tao Ren: Pregnancy • Blood deficiency • Anticoagulant or anti antiplatelet drugs
Hong Hua: pregnancy • anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Chuan Xiong: Pregnancy • Blood thinners • Fire from yin deficiency • Dry tongue • Dry mouth • Fever • Profuse menstrual bleeding • Spleen deficiency • caution: LV yang xu since this herb tends to move Qi upward.
Chi Shao: Pregnancy • Incompatible with Li Lu • Deficiency cold • Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs
Di Long: Spleen and Stomach Deficiencies
Huang Qi: External pathogen invasion • Autoimmune diseases • Exterior excess • Qi stagnation • Damp obstruction • Food stagnation • Yin deficiency

Notes

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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