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Suan Zao Ren Tang

Sour Jujube Decoction | 酸枣仁汤

Also known as:

Good Night Blend , Zizyphus Decoction

Suan Zao Ren Tang

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Nourishes Liver Blood, Nourishes the Heart, Calms the Mind, Clears Heat in the Liver and Heart, Eliminates irritability

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Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind

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Suan Zao Ren

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Ingredients in Suan Zao Ren Tang

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Suan Zao Ren
Suan Zao Ren

Jujube seeds

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe seed
Role in Suan Zao Ren Tang
Suan Zao Ren is sweet, sour, and bland. It nourishes the Liver while calming the Mind. It also regulates the Qi, moistens the Liver to nourish the Yin, warms the Middle Burner to facilitate water metabolism, restrains the Qi to stop sweating, strengthens the resolve to settle angry outbursts, enhances the hearing and brightens the eyes.
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Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong

Szechuan lovage roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Suan Zao Ren Tang
Chuan Xiong is acrid, warming, and aromatic. It regulates the Liver Blood byencouraging it to flow freely, calming the Mind by providingthem with their natural abode.
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Suan Zao Ren Tang
Fu Ling is sweet and bland. It calms the Mind and tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, along with bitter, sweet, and cooling Zhi Mu.
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Zhi Mu
Zhi Mu

Anemarrhena rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Suan Zao Ren Tang
Zhi Mu is bitter, sweet, and cooling. It drains Heat to preserve the Yin and thus, by protecting the Stomach from Dryness, indirectly enriches the Body Fluids.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Suan Zao Ren Tang
Gan Cao performs multiple roles simultaneously. Firstly, in conjunction with Fu Ling, it strengthens the Middle Burner and enhances Qi, ensuring a balanced distribution of Qi and Blood. Secondly, being sweet in nature, it mitigates Liver hypertonicity. When paired with an herb like Suan Zao Ren, it embodies the concept of blending 'sour and sweet flavors' to shift the formula's effect towards 'the generation or protection of Yin.' Lastly, it coordinates the effects of other herbs and brings harmony to the Middle Burner.
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The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Suan Zao Ren Tang is a TCM formula developed by the esteemed ancient physician Hua Tuo during the Eastern Han Dynasty (circa 200 AD). The primary herb, Suan Zao Ren, is one of five herbs in this formula that work synergistically to nourish the Blood and Yin.

It is renowned for its calming and nourishing properties. In TCM, this formula nourishes Heart Blood and Liver Blood, calms the spirit, clears Heat, and nourishes Yin. Practitioners often recommend it for conditions such as restless sleep, anxiety, night sweats, forgetfulness, and other symptoms related to blood and yin deficiency.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind

Main Actions

  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
  • Clears Heat

Formula Origin

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (220 AD)

Formula Description

Suan Zao Ren Tang is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Jujube Seeds (Suan Zao Ren) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes the Blood and 2) calms the Mind and eliminates irritability .

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Suan Zao Ren Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Liver Blood Deficiency, Heart Blood Deficiency or Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as insomnia, sleep walking or nervous exhaustion for instance.