Suan Zao Ren Tang
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酸枣仁汤 · Suān Zǎo Rén Tāng
A Jin Gui formula for deficiency irritability and insomnia from Liver Blood deficiency with empty heat, presenting with inability to sleep, night restlessness and a dry throat.
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- Formula Category
- Calm the Shen Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish Blood, calm the spirit, clear heat
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish Liver Blood, calm the Shen and clear deficiency heat
- Classical Source
- Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A Jin Gui formula for deficiency irritability and insomnia from Liver Blood deficiency with empty heat, presenting with inability to sleep, night restlessness and a dry throat.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for deficiency restlessness and insomnia from Liver Blood lack with mild heat — nourishing and lightly clearing, rather than heavy Yin tonification or Qi-Blood dual tonification for the Heart-Spleen.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Suan Zao Ren Tang | Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan | Gui Pi Tang | Gan Mai Da Zao Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish Blood, calm the spirit, clear heat | Nourish Yin and Blood, tonify the Heart, calm the spirit | Tonify Qi and Blood, strengthen Spleen, nourish the Heart | Nourish the Heart, calm the spirit, soften urgency |
| Formula Category | Calm the Shen Formulas | Calm the Shen Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Calm the Shen Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Qi Deficiency | Qi Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Night Sweats | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Palpitations ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Insomnia ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Poor Appetite ·Anxiety Restlessness | Anxiety Restlessness ·Insomnia ·Emotional Depression |
| Main Herbs | Sour Jujube Seed ·Poria / Hoelen ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Licorice Root | Raw Rehmannia Root ·Ginseng Root ·Scrophularia Root ·Salvia Root ·Poria / Hoelen | Ginseng Root ·Astragalus Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Sour Jujube Seed | Licorice Root ·Light Wheat ·Jujube / Chinese Date |
| Classical Source | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | She Sheng Mi Pou (Ming dynasty) / classical Heart-Yin tonic tradition | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Suan Zao Ren Tang nourishes Liver Blood and calms deficiency irritability. Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan strongly nourishes Heart Yin and Blood for severe insomnia. Gui Pi Tang tonifies Spleen Qi and Heart Blood for overthinking insomnia. Gan Mai Da Zao Tang softens and calms for visceral agitation (Zang Zao).
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.