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Settles palpitations, stops tremors and spasms, and calms the Shen

Disturbed Shen with palpitations and anxiety, heavy dreaming, insomnia, forgetfulness or seizures Convulsions and seizures in children from Heart Blood deficiency with internal Wind Epilepsy

Invigorates Blood, dissipates stasis and unblocks menstruation

Amenorrhea, or pain with fixed, palpable masses, from Blood stasis; may be used alone Coronary artery disease, supporting the Heart alongside other Blood-moving herbs

Promotes urination and relieves painful urinary dysfunction

Urinary retention or painful urination, especially Blood Lin with blood in the urine

Reduces swelling and promotes healing (topical)

Sores, carbuncles and skin ulcers, dusted with the powder Painful swellings of the vulva or scrotum