YANG XIN TANG

Nourish the Heart Decoction

Yang Xin Tang is a classical formula used to nourish Heart Blood and Heart Qi while calming the Spirit (Shen). It is primarily indicated in patterns of Heart Blood deficiency, often accompanied by Qi deficiency, where insufficient nourishment fails to anchor the Shen.

This formula is especially appropriate in chronic emotional or mental presentations, where palpitations, anxiety, and insomnia arise from deficiency rather than excess Heat or Phlegm.

Key actions

• Nourishes Heart Blood

• Tonifies Heart Qi

• Calms the Shen

• Supports mental clarity and emotional stability

Herbal composition

• Huang Qi (黄芪) – Astragali Radix

• Dang Gui (当归) – Angelicae Sinensis Radix

• Fu Ling (茯苓) – Poria

• Fu Shen (茯神) – Poria cum Radix Pini

• Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁) – Ziziphi Spinosae Semen

• Bai Zi Ren (柏子仁) – Biotae Semen

• Yuan Zhi (远志) – Polygalae Radix

• Gan Cao (甘草) – Glycyrrhizae Radix

Clinical indications

Traditionally used in presentations such as:

• Palpitations

• Anxiety or nervousness

• Insomnia or poor-quality sleep

• Poor memory or concentration

• Fatigue

• Pale complexion

• Pale tongue

• Thin or weak pulse

Pattern focus

This formula treats Heart Blood deficiency with associated Qi deficiency, leading to instability of the Shen.
Symptoms arise from lack of nourishment and support, rather than obstruction, Heat, or excess pathology.

Cautions

• Not indicated for anxiety or insomnia due to Phlegm-Heat or excess Fire

• Use with caution in patients with significant Dampness

• Prescribe according to individual pattern differentiation