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(Heavenly Emperor Supplement the Heart Elixir)

This formula comes from Hong Jiu-yu’s early Qing dynasty She Sheng Mi Pou (Secret Investigations into Obtaining Life [i.e., Health]) published in 1638 CE. It has been slightly modified by replacing Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris), which is banned by the U.S. FDA, with Hu Po (Succinum). Our version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500 mg gelatin capsules.

Rx:
Sheng Di (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae)
Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis)
Tian Men Dong (Tuber Asparagis)
Suan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae)
Bai Zi Ren (Semen Platycladi)
Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng)
Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)
Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae)
Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae)
Fu Shen (Sclerotium Pararadicis Poriae)
Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi)
Hu Po (Succinum)

Functions: Supplements the heart and kidneys, boosts the qi and enriches yin, quiets the spirit and calms the mind

Indications: Heart qi and yin vacuity manifesting as insomnia, various psychiatric disorders, perimenopausal and menopausal syndrome, etc.

Signs & symptoms of heart qi vacuity include:

• Fatigue

• Shortness of breath

• Impaired memory

• Inability to think or concentrate

Signs & symptoms of heart yin vacuity include:

• Insomnia

• Heart palpitations

• Vexation and agitation

• Night sweats

• A red tongue with scanty fur

• A fine, rapid pulse

Formula Explanation: Within this formula, Sheng Di is the sovereign medicinal which nourishes yin and clears heat. In addition, it enriches kidney yin and supplements the blood. Dan Shen and Dang Gui nourish the heart and either prevent the engenderment of stasis or transform any stasis that may exist. Bai Zi Ren, Yuan Zhi, Fu Shen, and Ren Shen all supplement heart yin or qi and quiet the spirit. Yuan Zhi also promotes the interaction of the heart and kidneys. These are the ministerial ingredients. Tian Men Dong, Mai Men Dong, and Wu Wei Zi nourish yin and engender fluids. Xuan Shen engenders fluids and clears vacuity heat. These are the assistant ingredients. Jie Geng acts as the guide leading these medicinals to the chest and heart, while Hu Po settles, stills, and quiets the spirit.

Dosage: According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 150 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 21 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.

My patient does present the signs and symptoms of:

Heart qi vacuity Yes No
Heart yin vacuity Yes No
 

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