Ginseng and Zizyphus Combination nourishes Yin (Jing), and pacifies the spirit (Shen), strengthens the Heart, and builds Blood. Thus it tonifies all three treasures. This formula is specifically suited to those who are experiencing Yin deficiency, especially if accompanied by deficiency Fire and lack of stability of Shen.
In this formula, raw Rehmannia, Asparagus root, Scrophularia, Ophiopogon, Biota and Zizyphus nourish the Yin, purge Fire, moisten dryness and stabilize the emotions. Raw Rehmannia, Coptis and Scrophularia clear Heart Fire and bring heat downwards. Salvia and raw Rehmannia cool hot blood.
Zizyphus, Biota, Poria, Polygala, Salvia, Schizandra and Dang Gui all calm the spirit and relieve emotional stress. Dang Gui helps generate more blood, while Dang Gui and Salvia invigorate Blood circulation, dispersing stagnant blood. Polygala, Acorus and Platycodon resolve phlegm obstruction, allowing the energies to flow more smoothly in the Upper Burner, particularly in the Heart and the Lungs.
Ginseng and Poria nourish Heart Qi. Ginseng, Poria and Schizandra digestive tonics, strengthen the internal organs, and have strong stress-relieving action. These herbs also prevent the potentially "slippery" Herbs (Rehmannia, Asparagus, Biota and Dang Gui) from disruption digestive functions. Schizandra balances all of the organs and locks the Essence, preventing it from leaking away.
Ginseng and Zizyphus Combination has been used for many centuries to tonify Heart Yin and stabilize Shen. Heart Yin deficiency is characterized by mental and emotional instability, absentmindedness, insomnia (difficulty falling asleep), heart palpitations, constipation, and sores on the tongue or inside of the mouth. It has also been used for a lingering fever with no inflammation and a dry red tongue with little coating and a red tip. Because of its heavy moist quality, it is recommended that a good Qi tonic may be used with it.
This formula should be used for extended periods of time by people who have experienced chronic insomnia. It tonifies all three treasures. This formula is specifically suited to those who are experiencing Heart Yin deficiency, especially if accompanied by irritability, agitation, and insomnia (a lack of stability of Shen); and by hot, inflammatory symptoms (called "false fire"). Other symptoms of Heart Yin deficiency include generalized mental and emotional instability with insomnia (troubled sleep, difficulty staying asleep), absentmindedness, heart palpitations, constipation, and sores on the tongue or inside of the mouth.
