Hu Po Duo Mei Wan 琥珀多寐丸
Amber Pill for Promoting Sleep

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Systematic Great Compendium of Medicine Past and Present, Xu Chun Fu (1556)

Preparation:

Powder finely and make Honey Pills.
Traditionally, Pig’s Blood was added, and the pills were wrapped in Gold leaf.

Function:

Calms the Heart, quiets the Spirit, clears Heat, Settles Wind

Use:

1. Amnesia, Forgetfulness
2. Insomnia
3. Excess thinking, Anxiety
4. Mental disorientation
5. Palpitations from Fright or Anxiety

Dose:

3 grams, traditionally with a decoction of Juncus Deng Xin Cao.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Antelope horn can be substituted with Goat horn.

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