Chinese Herbal Formulas That Sedates and Calms the Spirit

Ci Zhu Wan

Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill

Main Actions for Ci Zhu Wan

The functions of this chinese medicine formula are to greatly sedate and calm the spirit and direct yang downwards while improving ones vision and hearing. This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of heart yang ascending due to fire and water imbalance. As heart fire blazes upwards one looses their calm spirit and this heat prevents the kidney essence ascend to nourish the eyes and ears. This is basically a condition of heart and kidney disharmony.

Indications and Symptoms for Ci Zhu Wan

palpitations, insomnia, tinnitus, poor hearting, diminished vision, possible seizures (internal wind)

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Medicinal Ingredients of Ci Zhu Wan

Ci Shi (Magnetitum, Magnetite) - 60g.

-calms spirit, weights yang Qi down, nourish yin, promotes hearing and vision Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris, Cinnabar) - 30g.

-calms spirit, clears heart heat

Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata, Medicated Leaven, Shen-chu) - 120g.

-tonify spleen and stomach, aids digestion of other herbs within formula

Preparation Instructions of Ci Zhu Wan

When preparing this chinese medicine formula one should grind all ingredients into a fine powder and form into small pills with honey. 2 doses per day of 6 grams each should be taken.

Additional Points on Ci Zhu Wan

This is one of the most important chinese medicine formula within this class which treats visual problems when there is poor communication between the heart and kidneys.

When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine herbal formula is able to treat such disorders as cataracts, loss of vision, optic nerve atrophy, neural deafness, tinnitus and visual hallucinations associated with schizophrenia.