001 – AN SHEN PU

The Chinese formula An Shen Pu, also known by its English name Fushen and Dragon Bone Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that PURIFY HEAT OF THE ZHANG FU, acting on syndromes of HEART HEAT.

Indication: Indicated for Heart Heat: Lack of sleep, Nightmares, Paranoia, Incoherent speech (delusions).

Actions: Sedate Shen; Calm the Mind; Open orifices; Purify Heart Fire Heat; Nourish Yin.

Syndromes: Heart Heat

Symptoms and Signs: Palpitations, precordialgia, lack of sleep, nightmares, anxiety, mental restlessness, paranoia, impatience, incoherent speech (delusions), behavioral disturbances, excessive laughter, thirst, bitterness, feeling hot, Red face/eyes, burning/scanty/dark urine/hematuria.

Tongue: Red, scarlet, ulcers (tip) yellow, thick

Coating: Yellow, thick

Pulse: Rapid, strong