Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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天王补心丹 · Tiān Wáng Bǔ Xīn Dān
A classical Heart-Yin and Blood tonic for insomnia, palpitations, anxiety and night restlessness from Yin deficiency with empty heat, often with a red tip of the tongue.
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- Formula Category
- Calm the Shen Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish Yin and Blood, tonify the Heart, calm the spirit
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Enrich Heart and Kidney Yin, nourish Blood and settle the Shen
- Classical Source
- She Sheng Mi Pou (Ming dynasty) / classical Heart-Yin tonic tradition
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical Heart-Yin and Blood tonic for insomnia, palpitations, anxiety and night restlessness from Yin deficiency with empty heat, often with a red tip of the tongue.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for severe Yin-Blood deficiency insomnia with heat signs — deeper nourishing than Suan Zao Ren Tang, more Yin-focused than Gui Pi Tang.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan | Suan Zao Ren Tang | Gui Pi Tang | Gan Mai Da Zao Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish Yin and Blood, tonify the Heart, calm the spirit | Nourish Blood, calm the spirit, clear heat | 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 | Yin Deficiency | Blood Deficiency | Qi Deficiency | Qi Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Palpitations ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Night Sweats | Insomnia ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Poor Appetite ·Anxiety Restlessness | Anxiety Restlessness ·Insomnia ·Emotional Depression |
| Main Herbs | Raw Rehmannia Root ·Ginseng Root ·Scrophularia Root ·Salvia Root ·Poria / Hoelen | Sour Jujube Seed ·Poria / Hoelen ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Licorice Root | Ginseng Root ·Astragalus Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Sour Jujube Seed | Licorice Root ·Light Wheat ·Jujube / Chinese Date |
| Classical Source | She Sheng Mi Pou (Ming dynasty) / classical Heart-Yin tonic tradition | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan strongly nourishes Heart Yin-Blood for deficiency insomnia. Suan Zao Ren Tang nourishes Liver Blood with milder clearing. Gui Pi Tang tonifies Spleen-Heart for overthinking. Gan Mai Da Zao Tang softens for 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.