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Herbs & Cultures

Formulas that calm the spirit

Jiao tai wan

Grand Communication Pill

Chinese name
交泰丸
Group
Formulas that calm the spirit
English name
Coptis and Cinnamon Formula

Restores the connection between heart and kidneys.

Indications

For nervousness, anxiety and insomnia with cold limbs from kidney yang deficiency. Huang lian cools the heat of the heart and calms the mind; this allows the kidneys to provide inner rooting and strength again, fire and water come back into balance, kidney yin rises and heart yin is nourished.

Ingredients

IngredientsAmount
Huang lian (coptis)6–9 g
Cinnamon bark (rou gui)3–6 g