- Suan Zao RenSour Jujube SeedZiziphi Spinosae Semen
Nourishes the Heart and Liver, calms the spirit
- Fu LingPoriaPoria
Strengthens the Spleen and calms the spirit
- Chuan XiongSichuan Lovage RootChuanxiong Rhizoma
Invigorates Blood and moves Qi
- Zhi MuAnemarrhena RhizomeAnemarrhenae Rhizoma
Clears deficiency heat and moistens
- Gan CaoLicorice RootGlycyrrhizae Radix
Harmonizes the formula
Take 3 capsules twice per day, or as directed by your practitioner.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding — consult required
- Use of blood-thinning / anticoagulant medication — consult required
- Take separately from prescription medications unless advised by your provider
- Discontinue and consult your provider if symptoms worsen
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Treasure of the East
Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction)
A calming, Blood-nourishing sleep formula, traditionally used for difficulty falling or staying asleep with a busy mind and Liver Blood deficiency.
TCM Functions
- Nourishes Liver Blood and calms the spirit
- Clears mild deficiency heat and irritability
- Quiets a restless mind for sleep
- Supports relaxation without heavy sedation
Traditional Indications
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- A racing or busy mind at night
- Irritability and mild night sweats
- Daytime fatigue from unrefreshing sleep
Biomedical Indications
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Restlessness
- Irritability associated with overwork
- Occasional night sweats
About This Formula
Not all sleeplessness is the same. The pattern this formula addresses is one of depletion rather than excess: when Liver Blood is insufficient, the mind loses its anchor, so it stays busy and wired at night even when the body is tired. People often describe lying awake with a racing mind, light or broken sleep, mild irritability, and daytime fatigue.
Suan Zao Ren Tang gently nourishes Liver Blood and calms the spirit while clearing the faint heat that restlessness generates. Rather than forcing sedation, it is traditionally chosen to restore the conditions for natural, settled sleep. The most appropriate formula always depends on an individual’s TCM pattern, which the quick screening below helps confirm.
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