Many people often feel palpitations, get tired easily with slight movement, toss and turn at night unable to sleep, and experience worsening memory. These symptoms are mostly caused by deficiency of both the heart and spleen. The heart governs mental activities and blood circulation, while the spleen governs transportation and transformation and serves as the source of qi and blood. Once the functions of the heart and spleen are imbalanced, leading to insufficient qi and blood and inadequate nourishment of the mind, these discomforts are likely to occur.
Gui Pi Wan is precisely the classic formula for addressing deficiency of both the heart and spleen it not onlyIt can nourish the heart blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and calm the mindImprove these issues from the root.
In the prescriptionAstragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosulaIt is a commonly used herb for replenishing qi. When used together, they can steadily replenish the qi needed by the body. With sufficient qi, the heart can better promote blood circulation, the spleen can more effectively transport and transform food and water, and the functions of the heart and spleen can operate normally with sufficient power.
Longan Arillus, Spina Date Seed, Angelicae Sinensis RadixGood at nourishing blood the heart governs blood vessels and the spleen can control blood when blood is well nourished the functions of the heart and spleen will naturally be enhancedAtractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Glycyrrhiza uralensisIt can invigorate the spleen and remove dampness. When the spleen and stomach function well, the food consumed can be better transformed into qi and blood. Additionally, addingCostus RootRegulating Qi can prevent Qi stagnation caused by excessive tonification; finally, useJujube and PolygalaCalm the mind, help improve sleep.
The combination of the entire formula comprehensively nourishes heart blood, strengthens the spleen and stomach, and calms the mind. It is not only suitable for insomnia caused by qi and blood deficiency in women, but also for men who experience palpitations, fatigue, and poor mental state due to deficiency of both heart and spleen qi and blood, as it can be used for regulation.
However, it is important to note that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Since each individual has a different constitution and varying complexities of syndromes, it is crucial not to blindly apply treatments on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
