✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent Medicines.
Herbs Tranquilizers
Introduction: Herbs Tranquilizers: also known as tranquilizer or tranquilizing herbs, an agent or substance herbs that calms the mind and relieves mental tension. Tranquilizing herbs have functions of tranquilizing and relieving uneasiness of body and mind, used in the treatment of delirium. According to the difference of its functions, tranquilizing herbs are classified into two kinds: (1) settling tranquilizing herbs, (2) heart-nourishing tranquilizing herbs.
Tranquilizing herbs mostly are minerals, shells, or plant seeds, tranquilizing herbs from minerals and shells have settling tranquilizing functions, thus are known as settling tranquilizing herbs, tranquilizing herbs from seeds have moistening and nourishing functions, nourishing the heart and calm the vitality, thus are known as heart-nourishing tranquilizing herbs. Tranquilizing herbs are mainly indicated for feel ill at ease (uneasy), palpitation due to fright, insomnia (sleeplessness), amnesia (forgettery), dreaminess, infantile convulsion, epilepsy, mania, etc.
Settling tranquilizing herbs are herbs that induce tranquilization associated with its settling action, mostly a mineral, shell. Settling tranquilizing herbs mostly have functions settling action, calm frightening and peace wills, calming the liver and suppressing yang hyperactivity, these herbs are mainly used for syndromes feel ill at ease (uneasy), palpitation and insomnia, frightened epilepsy, mania, liver-Yang hyperactivity, due to reasons exuberance of heart fire, phlegm-fire confusing heart, frightening, etc. Representative herbs of this kind are Magnetitum (Cí Shí), and other herbs including Succinum (Hǔ Pò), Margarita (Zhēn Zhū), etc.
Heart-nourishing tranquilizing herbs are herbs that nourish the heart to calm the mind, mostly a plant seeds or kernels. Heart-nourishing tranquilizing herbs mostly are sweet and have moistening properties, and have functions nourishing the heart and liver, replenish blood, coordinating heart-kidney, these herbs are mainly used for syndromes palpitation, severe palpitation, insomnia and dreaminess, insomnia with deficient restlessness, due to reasons insufficiency of Yin blood, deficiency of heart and spleen, heart-kidney imbalance, etc. Representative herbs of this kind are Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (Suān Zǎo Rén), Radix Polygalae (Yuǎn Zhì), and other herbs including Semen Platycladi (Bǎi Zǐ Rén), Cortex Albiziae (Hé Huān Pí), Flos Albiziae (Hé Huān Huā), Ganoderma Lucidium (Línɡ Zhī), Caulis Polygoni Multiflori (Shǒu Wū Ténɡ), Poria cum Radice Pino (Fú Shén), Rhizoma Valerianae (Xié Cǎo), etc.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [12] kinds of common TCM herbs, [10] kinds of related plant species, [64] kinds of related fungus species, [7] kinds of related animal species, [2] kinds of related minerals, are recorded in this category.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [3] kinds of common TCM herbs, [7] kinds of related animal species (shellfishes), [2] kinds of related minerals, are recorded in this category. These settling tranquilizing herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Succinum (Amber)
Brief Introduction: The herb Succinum is a yellowish or brownish fossilized resin, used (1) as a sedative for the treatment of insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, palpitations, and convulsions, and (2) as a diuretic and hemostatic agent for urodynia and hematuria caused by acute urinary tract infection and urinary calculi. The herb is commonly known as Amber, Succinum, or Hǔ Pò. more
Magnetitum (Magnetite)
Brief Introduction: The herb Magnetitum is magnetic iron ore composed mainly of ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4). It is used as a sedative–tranquilizing and antiasthmatic agent for treating tinnitus, palpitations, insomnia, epilepsy, and mania, and also for relieving asthma. The herb is commonly known as Magnetitum, Magnetite, or Cí Shí. more
Margarita (Pearl)
Brief Introduction: The herb Margarita is a lustrous concretion formed within certain bivalve mollusks—e.g., Pteria martensii (Dunker), Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea), and Cristaria plicata (Leach) (family Unionidae)—and is used (1) as a sedative–tranquilizing and anticonvulsant agent for treating convulsions due to high fever or infantile convulsions, and (2) externally to promote wound healing. The herb is commonly known as Margarita, Pearl, or Zhēn Zhū. more
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [9] kinds of common TCM herbs, [10] kinds of related plant species, [64] kinds of related fungus species, are recorded in this category. These heart-nourishing tranquilizing herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (Spine Date Seed)
Brief Introduction:Semen Ziziphi Spinosae is the dried, ripe seed of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex H. F. Chow. It is used (1) as a sedative to treat restlessness, insomnia, and palpitations, and (2) to arrest spontaneous and nocturnal sweating. Common names include Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Spine Date Seed, and Suān Zǎo Rén. more
Radix Polygalae (Thin-leaf Milkwort Root)
Brief Introduction:Radix Polygalae is the dried root of Polygala tenuifolia Willd. or Polygala sibirica L. It is clinically employed: (1) as a sedative for palpitations and insomnia due to Heart–Kidney disharmony; (2) as an expectorant for acute or chronic cough with profuse sputum; (3) to resolve phlegm and open the orifices in epilepsy and mania caused by phlegm obstruction of the Heart orifice; and (4) to reduce swelling in boils and sores. Common vernacular names include Thin-leaf Milkwort Root, Thin-leaf Milkwort Root-bark, Siberian Milkwort Root, and Yuǎn Zhì. more
Semen Platycladi (Chinese Arborvitae Seed)
Brief Introduction:Semen Platycladi is the kernel of the dried, ripe seed of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco. It is used (1) to nourish the heart and calm the spirit for treating palpitations and insomnia due to Heart-Blood deficiency, and (2) as a moistening laxative for constipation in debilitated or elderly patients. Common names include Semen Platycladi, Chinese Arborvitae Seed, and Bǎi Zǐ Rén. more
Cortex Albiziae (Silktree Albizia Bark)
Brief Introduction:Cortex Albiziae is the dried stem bark of Albizia julibrissin Durazz. It is used (1) as a sedative to alleviate palpitations and insomnia caused by anxiety, and (2) to invigorate blood circulation and relieve pain in the treatment of traumatic swellings, boils, and sores. Commonly known names include Cortex Albiziae, silktree albizia bark, bark of silktree albizia, and Hé Huān Pí. more
Flos Albiziae (Albizia Flower)
Brief Introduction:Flos Albiziae is the dried inflorescence of Albizia julibrissin Durazz., used as a sedative to treat restlessness and insomnia. Commonly known names include Flos Albiziae, Albizia Flower, and Hé Huān Huā. more
Ganoderma Lucidium (Lucid Ganoderma)
Brief Introduction: The herb Ganoderma Lucidium is the dried fructifications of the fungus, Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss.ex Fr.) Karst., Ganoderma sinense Zhao,Xu et Zhang., Ganoderma tsugae Murr (family Polyporaceae), used (1).as a tranquilizer for treating dizziness and insomnia, and (2).as a tonic for treating weakness or debility. The herb is commonly known as Ganoderma Lucidium, Lucid Ganoderma, Ganoderma, Fairy Grass, Línɡ Zhī. more
Caulis Polygoni Multiflori (Fleece-flower Stem)
Brief Introduction:Caulis Polygoni Multiflori is the dried twining stem of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. It is used (1) as a heart-nourishing tranquilizer for treating insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep, and (2) to activate blood circulation in the collaterals for treating aching limbs. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, fleece-flower stem, or Shǒu Wū Téng. more
Poria cum Radice Pini (Fu-shen)
Brief Introduction:Poria cum Radice Pini is a fungal sclerotium of Poria cocos that naturally incorporates a fragment of pine root (Pinus massoniana or related species). It is used as a tranquilizing herb for palpitations and insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Poria cum Radice Pini, Fu Shen, or Tuckahoe with Pine Root. more
Rhizoma Valerianae (Valerian Rhizome)
Brief Introduction:Rhizoma Valerianae is the dried rhizome of Valeriana officinalis L., used (1) as a sedative to treat insomnia and (2) to regulate Qi flow to relieve abdominal distension and pain. Commonly known names include Rhizoma Valerianae, Valerian Rhizome, Valerian Root, and Xié Cǎo. more
✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent Medicines.
Introduction: Herbs Tranquilizers: also known as tranquilizer or tranquilizing herbs, an agent or substance herbs that calms the mind and relieves mental tension. Tranquilizing herbs have functions of tranquilizing and relieving uneasiness of body and mind, used in the treatment of delirium. According to the difference of its functions, tranquilizing herbs are classified into two kinds: (1) settling tranquilizing herbs, (2) heart-nourishing tranquilizing herbs.
Brief Introduction: The herb Succinum is a yellowish or brownish fossilized resin, used (1) as a sedative for the treatment of insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, palpitations, and convulsions, and (2) as a diuretic and hemostatic agent for urodynia and hematuria caused by acute urinary tract infection and urinary calculi. The herb is commonly known as Amber, Succinum, or Hǔ Pò. more 
Brief Introduction: The herb Magnetitum is magnetic iron ore composed mainly of ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4). It is used as a sedative–tranquilizing and antiasthmatic agent for treating tinnitus, palpitations, insomnia, epilepsy, and mania, and also for relieving asthma. The herb is commonly known as Magnetitum, Magnetite, or Cí Shí. more 
Brief Introduction: The herb Margarita is a lustrous concretion formed within certain bivalve mollusks—e.g., Pteria martensii (Dunker), Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea), and Cristaria plicata (Leach) (family Unionidae)—and is used (1) as a sedative–tranquilizing and anticonvulsant agent for treating convulsions due to high fever or infantile convulsions, and (2) externally to promote wound healing. The herb is commonly known as Margarita, Pearl, or Zhēn Zhū. more 
Introduction: Heart-nourishing tranquilizing herbs are known including:
Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (Spine Date Seed), Radix Polygalae (Thin-leaf Milkwort Root), Semen Platycladi (Chinese Arborvitae Seed), Cortex Albiziae (Silktree Albizia Bark), Flos Albiziae (Albizia Flower), Ganoderma Lucidium (Lucid Ganoderma), Caulis Polygoni Multiflori (Fleece-flower Stem), Poria cum Radice Pino (Fu-shen), Rhizoma Valerianae (Valerian Rhizome), etc.
Brief Introduction: Semen Ziziphi Spinosae is the dried, ripe seed of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex H. F. Chow. It is used (1) as a sedative to treat restlessness, insomnia, and palpitations, and (2) to arrest spontaneous and nocturnal sweating. Common names include Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Spine Date Seed, and Suān Zǎo Rén. more 
Brief Introduction: Radix Polygalae is the dried root of Polygala tenuifolia Willd. or Polygala sibirica L. It is clinically employed: (1) as a sedative for palpitations and insomnia due to Heart–Kidney disharmony; (2) as an expectorant for acute or chronic cough with profuse sputum; (3) to resolve phlegm and open the orifices in epilepsy and mania caused by phlegm obstruction of the Heart orifice; and (4) to reduce swelling in boils and sores. Common vernacular names include Thin-leaf Milkwort Root, Thin-leaf Milkwort Root-bark, Siberian Milkwort Root, and Yuǎn Zhì. more 
Brief Introduction: Semen Platycladi is the kernel of the dried, ripe seed of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco. It is used (1) to nourish the heart and calm the spirit for treating palpitations and insomnia due to Heart-Blood deficiency, and (2) as a moistening laxative for constipation in debilitated or elderly patients. Common names include Semen Platycladi, Chinese Arborvitae Seed, and Bǎi Zǐ Rén. more 
Brief Introduction: Cortex Albiziae is the dried stem bark of Albizia julibrissin Durazz. It is used (1) as a sedative to alleviate palpitations and insomnia caused by anxiety, and (2) to invigorate blood circulation and relieve pain in the treatment of traumatic swellings, boils, and sores. Commonly known names include Cortex Albiziae, silktree albizia bark, bark of silktree albizia, and Hé Huān Pí. more 
Brief Introduction: Flos Albiziae is the dried inflorescence of Albizia julibrissin Durazz., used as a sedative to treat restlessness and insomnia. Commonly known names include Flos Albiziae, Albizia Flower, and Hé Huān Huā. more 
Brief Introduction: The herb Ganoderma Lucidium is the dried fructifications of the fungus, Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss.ex Fr.) Karst., Ganoderma sinense Zhao,Xu et Zhang., Ganoderma tsugae Murr (family Polyporaceae), used (1).as a tranquilizer for treating dizziness and insomnia, and (2).as a tonic for treating weakness or debility. The herb is commonly known as Ganoderma Lucidium, Lucid Ganoderma, Ganoderma, Fairy Grass, Línɡ Zhī. more 
Brief Introduction: Caulis Polygoni Multiflori is the dried twining stem of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. It is used (1) as a heart-nourishing tranquilizer for treating insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep, and (2) to activate blood circulation in the collaterals for treating aching limbs. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, fleece-flower stem, or Shǒu Wū Téng. more 
Brief Introduction: Poria cum Radice Pini is a fungal sclerotium of Poria cocos that naturally incorporates a fragment of pine root (Pinus massoniana or related species). It is used as a tranquilizing herb for palpitations and insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Poria cum Radice Pini, Fu Shen, or Tuckahoe with Pine Root. more 
Brief Introduction: Rhizoma Valerianae is the dried rhizome of Valeriana officinalis L., used (1) as a sedative to treat insomnia and (2) to regulate Qi flow to relieve abdominal distension and pain. Commonly known names include Rhizoma Valerianae, Valerian Rhizome, Valerian Root, and Xié Cǎo. more 