The original description "Because of fatigue and boredom, Ziziphus jujuba seed soup is the main one." The prescription consists of five drugs: Ziziphus Spinosae seed, Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Poria cocos and Chuanxiong rhizome. It is suitable for insomnia caused by excessive fire due to yin deficiency and heat disturbing the mind, and has the effects of nourishing blood, calming the nerves, clearing away heat and relieving annoyance. It is suitable for people with climacteric syndrome, cardiac neurosis, anxiety and depression, or neurasthenia often mentioned in modern medicine.
In the prescription, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae converges, nourishes yin and calms the nerves, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae clears away heat and calms the nerves, Poria diuresis calms the nerves, and Chuanxiongxin powder regulates qi and calms the nerves.
Zhang Zhongjing's first prescription for insomnia: Suanzaoren decoction for insomnia, Chuanqiongzhicao Fuling decoction for nourishing blood, removing annoyance, clearing away deficiency and heat, and making sleep sweet.
In view of the fact that the proportion of the first ingredient of Zhang Zhongjing's insomnia on the Internet is relatively small at present, Bian Xiao got the proportion of his treatment of insomnia with Suanzaoren Decoction through his friends, which is for reference only. If there is no pharmacological knowledge, it is recommended to soak Ziziphus jujuba seeds in water or cook porridge directly. The proportion of the first drug for insomnia of Zhang Zhongjing: Ziziphus jujuba seed 18g Anemarrhena rhizome 6g Poria cocos 6g Chuanxiong 3g? Roasted licorice root 3g. The dosage of the drug is converted into the original dosage of Zhongjing in later generations. In short, the amount of Ziziphus jujuba seeds is large.
As for addition and subtraction, it can be treated according to the patient's performance. For patients with blood deficiency, Radix Angelicae Sinensis and Arillus Longan can be added to nourish blood and soothe the nerves; For patients with yin deficiency and red pulse, Radix Rehmanniae and Radix Ophiopogonis can be added to nourish yin and clear heat; Gardenia and Coptidis Rhizoma can be added for patients with internal heat, bitter taste and yellow fur; Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Os Draconis and Concha Ostreae can be added for nocturnal emission and night sweat; Ginseng Radix, Rhizoma Acori Graminei and Radix Polygalae can be added for those who are absent-minded and forgetful.