Single Herbs

Category	An Shen Yao 安神藥
Sub Category
Name	Yuan Zhi 遠志 Polygala
Grown	North and northwest China.
Source	Dried root of Polygala tenuifolia Willd.
Ingredients	Prosenegenin, Senegenin, Trimethoxy-cinnamic acid, Onjisaponin, Senega Saponin
Pharma Effect	1) The herbal extract can stimulate stomach peristalsis and increase intestinal intensity in rabbits. 2) The herbal extract can decrease blood serum ureanitrogen in mice.
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Heart, kidneys, lungs
Function	Calms spirit, benefits intelligence, dispels phlegm, relieves constraints, unblocks heart orifices and disperses constrained qi.
Clinic Usage	For palpitation, forgetfulness, nocturnal emission, insomnia, excessive anxiety, carbuncles, boils, swellings and throat inflammation. For irritability and palpitations with anxiety, use with Semen Zizyphi Spinosae(suan zao ren), Semen Biotae Orientalis(b
Cautions	Contraindicated for yin deficiency with fire signs. Also contraindicated for yin deficiency and yang excess.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.