夫胆虚不得眠者。是五脏虚邪之气。上淫于心。心有忧患。伏气在胆。所以睡卧欠安。
心多
未和
千里流水汤（一名温胆汤）治胆虚不得眠。及胆虚头眩厥。足痿指不能摇。
不能起。僵
麦门冬（去心） 半夏（汤浸各三两） 茯苓（四两） 酸枣仁（炒二升） 甘草（炙）
桂心
黄芩
斛。煮米
令
酸枣仁丸 治胆虚睡不安。精神恐怯。
酸枣仁（研二两） 人参 白术 白茯苓（去皮） 半夏（炒） 干姜（炮各一两） 陈
皮（去
白）
大。空
心煎枣
茯神散（一名远志汤）治胆虚冷。目眩头疼。心神恐畏。不能独处。胸中满
闷。（方见远志汤）治烦闷不得眠。
枸杞 生地黄（五两） 麦门冬 甘草 前胡（各五两） 茯苓 知母（各四两） 人
参（二
两）
人参散（出本事方）治胆虚常多畏。心恐不能独卧。如人捕然。头目不利。胸
中闷。
人参 枳壳 五味子 桂心（各三分） 柏子仁 熟地黄 山茱萸 干菊花 茯苓 枸
杞
（各
五味子汤（出杨子建护命汤）治胆虚冷头痛。心中惊悸。睡卧不安。常如人将
捕之。精神不
五味子 白茯苓（去皮） 人参 芎 远志（去心） 酸枣仁 熟地黄（焙） 麦门
冬（各
一
酸枣仁汤
酸枣仁（五升） 人参 桂心 生姜（各三两） 石膏 茯苓 知母（各三两） 甘草
（一两
五钱）
补胆防风汤（出本事方）治胆虚目暗。喉痛数唾。眼目眩冒。五色所障。梦见
人讼。恐惧面
防风（一钱） 人参（六分） 细辛（五分） 芎 甘草 茯苓 独活 前胡（各三
分） 上
捣
茯神散（出圣惠方）治胆虚不得睡。神思不安。
茯神（一两） 柏子仁（五钱） 酸枣仁（炒一两） 黄 （一两） 人参（一两） 熟
地黄（五
钱）
温胆汤（出永类钤方）治心胆虚怯。触事易惊。梦寐不祥。异象感惑。遂使心
惊胆慑。气郁生涎。涎与气搏。变生诸证。或短气悸乏。或复自汗。四肢浮肿。饮食无
味。心虚烦闷。坐卧不安。大病后虚烦不得眠。此胆寒故也。又治惊悸自汗。触事惊
畏。
半夏 枳实（麸炒各三两） 竹茹 陈皮（各三两） 甘草 茯苓（一两五钱） 人参
（一两）
上
妙
鳖甲丸（出圣惠方）治胆虚不眠。四肢无力。
鳖甲 酸枣仁 羌活 黄 牛膝 人参 五味子（各等分） 上为末。炼蜜杵丸梧桐
子
大。
酸枣仁丸（出卫生宝鉴）治胆气虚热不睡。胆经不足。心经受热。心神恍惚。
恐畏多惊。情
酸枣仁（炒） 地榆（各一两） 丹砂（炒研） 茯神 人参 菖蒲（各五钱） 上除
丹砂外捣
末。
下。
酸枣仁煎（出圣惠方）治胆虚不睡。
酸枣仁（五两炒取二两五钱） 乳香（二两） 蜜（四两） 牛黄（研一分） 糯米（炒
为末二
合）
一
茶匙。
山芋丸 治胆虚冷精神不守。寝卧不宁。头目昏眩。恐畏不能独处。
山芋 酸枣仁（炒各一两） 柏子仁 茯神 山茱萸（各三分） 上为末。炼蜜丸如梧
桐子
大。
人参散（一名安神散出圣惠方）治胆虚睡卧不安。多惊悸。
人参 白茯苓（各一两） 茯神（去木一两） 丹砂（别研五钱） 上捣为末。每服一
钱。粥
饮调
酸枣仁丸（出圣惠方）治胆虚不得眠。
酸枣仁（微炒） 地榆（各一两） 茯神（去木一两） 上为末。炼蜜丸如梧桐子大。
每服二
十丸
乳香散 治胆虚不得眠。精神恍惚。
乳香（研一两） 酸枣仁（二两） 马头骨灰（一两） 上研细末。每服二钱。温酒调
下。不
拘时
治胆虚夜不眠（出圣惠方）
用酸枣仁五钱。炒黄研末。酒三合浸汁。先以粳米三合煮作粥。候熟下枣仁汁更煮三五
滚。
轻身少睡。调十二经脉。利五脏。（出本草）
莴苣菜常食之。久食之佳。
治人夜睡言语（出本草）
以灵床下果子。食之佳。
治卧床不寤（出本草）
勿以火照。火照之杀。但痛啮其踵。及足拇指甲际。勿侧睡。仰面即活。又井底泥涂目
毕。
治从早夜连时不得眠。
暮以新布瓦火炙以熨目。并蒸大豆。更番囊盛枕。枕冷后。更汤热。终夜常枕热豆。即
立愈
治饮食不得息（出本草）
葶苈子三两。炒令黄捣末。以水三升。煮大枣三十枚。得汁一升。内药中。每服如枣大。
煎
酸枣仁汤（出本草）治惊悸不眠。
以酸枣仁二升。茯苓、白术、人参、甘草各二两。生姜六两。六物切。以水八升。煮取
三升
酸枣仁汤（出本草）主虚不得眠。烦不可宁。
以酸枣仁二升。 母、干姜、茯苓、芎 各二两。甘草一两炙。并切。以水一斗。先煮
枣煎三升。后内五物煮取三升。分四服。一方加桂一两。
Insomnia caused by Gallbladder Deficiency arises from the pathogenic qi of deficiency invading the five Zang organs, floating upward to disturb the Heart, causing worry and anxiety in the Heart; latent qi resides in the Gallbladder, thus sleep and rest are uneasy.
Qianli Liushui Tang (Thousand-Mile Flowing Water Decoction), also known as Wendan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction), treats insomnia due to Gallbladder Deficiency, as well as dizziness and vertigo, cold limbs, flaccidity of the legs, inability to move the fingers, rigidity, and inability to rise, all resulting from Gallbladder Deficiency.
Herbs: Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong, 麦门冬) [heart removed], Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, 半夏) [soaked in hot water, each 3 liang], Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) [4 liang], Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [stir-fried, 2 sheng], Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) [roasted], Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩), Dendrobii Caulis (Shihu, 斛). Boil with rice until cooked before taking. (Note: Original text has missing or garbled characters; logic inferred for completeness).
Suanzaoren Wan (Jujube Seed Pill), treats insomnia due to Gallbladder Deficiency, characterized by spiritual fear and timidity.
Herbs: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [crushed, 2 liang], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓) [peel removed], Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, 半夏) [stir-fried], Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang, 干姜) [processed, each 1 liang], Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮) [white pith removed]. Take with decoction of large hollow-heart dates. (Note: Original text has missing or garbled characters; logic inferred for completeness).
Fushen San (Poria Spirit Powder), also known as Yuanzhi Tang (Polygala Decoction), treats Cold of Gallbladder Deficiency, dizziness and headache, mental fear and dread, inability to stay alone, and chest fullness and oppression. (Formula see Yuanzhi Tang entry), treats irritability and insomnia.
Herbs: Lycii Fructus (Gouqi, 枸杞), Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shengdihuang, 生地黄) [5 liang], Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong, 麦门冬), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu, 前胡) [each 5 liang], Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu, 知母) [each 4 liang], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参) [2 liang].
Renshen San (Ginseng Powder) [from *Ben Shi Fang*], treats frequent fear due to Gallbladder Deficiency, heart palpitations and terror preventing solitary lying down, feeling as if being hunted, unclear head and eyes, and chest stuffiness.
Herbs: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Aurantii Fructus (Zhike, 枳壳), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 五味子), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心) [each 3 fen], Platycodi Radix (Baiziren, 柏子仁), Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shudihuang, 熟地黄), Corni Fructus (Shanzhuyu, 山茱萸), Chrysanthemi Flos (Ganjuhua, 干菊花), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Lycii Fructus (Gouqi, 枸杞) [equal parts].
Wuweizi Tang (Schisandra Decoction) [from Yang Zijian's *Hu Ming Tang*], treats Cold Headache due to Gallbladder Deficiency, internal palpitations and fright, restless sleep, often feeling as if someone is about to capture one, and lack of spirit.
Herbs: Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 五味子), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓) [peel removed], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Xiong, 芎), Polygalae Radix (Yuanzhi, 远志) [heart removed], Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁), Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shudihuang, 熟地黄) [baked], Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong, 麦门冬) [equal parts].
Suanzaoren Tang (Jujube Seed Decoction)
Herbs: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [5 sheng], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜) [each 3 liang], Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu, 知母) [each 3 liang], Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) [1 liang 5 qian].
Budang Fangfeng Tang (Supplement Gallbladder Saposhnikovia Decoction) [from *Ben Shi Fang*], treats dim vision due to Gallbladder Deficiency, sore throat, frequent spitting, dizzy and blurred vision, obstruction of the five colors, dreaming of lawsuits, and fearful expression.
Herbs: Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风) [1 qian], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参) [6 fen], Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛) [5 fen], Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Xiong, 芎), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duhuo, 独活), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu, 前胡) [each 3 fen]. The above herbs are crushed.
Fushen San (Poria Spirit Powder) [from *Sheng Hui Fang*], treats insomnia due to Gallbladder Deficiency and unsettled mind.
Herbs: Poria Cum Radice Xyli (Fushen, 茯神) [1 liang], Platycodi Radix (Baiziren, 柏子仁) [5 qian], Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [stir-fried, 1 liang], Astragali Membranacei Radix (Huangqi, 黄) [1 liang], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参) [1 liang], Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shudihuang, 熟地黄) [5 qian].
Wendan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction) [from *Yong Lei Qian Fang*], treats timidity of Heart and Gallbladder, easily startled by events, ominous dreams, confusion caused by strange phenomena, leading to a startled heart and cowed gallbladder, Qi stagnation generating phlegm-fluids, phlegm-fluids battling with Qi, transforming into various syndromes. Or shortness of breath and fatigue, or spontaneous sweating, edema of four limbs, loss of taste, heart deficiency with irritability, restlessness in sitting and lying. After severe illness, deficiency-heat irritability and insomnia, this is due to Cold of the Gallbladder. Also treats palpitations and spontaneous sweating, fear of events.
Herbs: Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, 半夏), Aurantii Fructus (Zhishi, 枳实) [bran-fried, each 3 liang], Bambusae Folium (Zhuru, 竹茹), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮) [each 3 liang], Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) [1 liang 5 qian], Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参) [1 liang]. The above herbs are processed finely. (Note: Original text has missing or garbled characters; logic inferred for completeness).
Biejia Wan (Turtle Shell Pill) [from *Sheng Hui Fang*], treats insomnia due to Gallbladder Deficiency and weakness of four limbs.
Herbs: Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum (Biejia, 鳖甲), Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 羌活), Astragali Membranacei Radix (Huangqi, 黄), Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi, 牛膝), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 五味子) [equal parts]. The above are ground into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds.
Suanzaoren Wan (Jujube Seed Pill) [from *Wei Sheng Bao Jian*], treats insomnia due to deficiency-heat of Gallbladder Qi, insufficiency of Gallbladder Meridian, heat in Heart Meridian, vague spirit, fear, frequent fright, and emotional distress.
Herbs: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [stir-fried], Sanguisorbae Radix (Diyu, 地榆) [each 1 liang], Cinnabaris (Dansha, 丹砂) [stir-fried and crushed], Poria Cum Radice Xyli (Fushen, 茯神), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (Changpu, 菖蒲) [each 5 qian]. The above herbs, except Cinnabaris, are ground into powder. Swallow. (Note: Original text has missing or garbled characters; logic inferred for completeness).
Suanzaoren Jian (Jujube Seed Decoction Paste) [from *Sheng Hui Fang*], treats insomnia due to Gallbladder Deficiency.
Herbs: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [5 liang stir-fried to obtain 2.5 liang], Boswelliae Resina (Ruxiang, 乳香) [2 liang], Mel (Fengmi, 蜜) [4 liang], Bovis Calculus (Niuhuang, 牛黄) [crushed, 1 fen], Glutinosi Milii Semen (Nuomifen, 糯米) [stir-fried into powder, 2 he]. One tea spoon. (Note: Original text has missing or garbled characters; logic inferred for completeness).
Shanyu Wan (Chinese Yam Pill), treats Cold of Gallbladder Deficiency, loss of spirit, restless sleep, dizzy head and eyes, fear preventing solitary staying.
Herbs: Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shanyu, 山芋), Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [stir-fried, each 1 liang], Platycodi Radix (Baiziren, 柏子仁), Poria Cum Radice Xyli (Fushen, 茯神), Corni Fructus (Shanzhuyu, 山茱萸) [each 3 fen]. The above are ground into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds.
Renshen San (Ginseng Powder), also known as Anshen San (Calm Spirit Powder) [from *Sheng Hui Fang*], treats restless sleep due to Gallbladder Deficiency and frequent palpitations.
Herbs: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓) [each 1 liang], Poria Cum Radice Xyli (Fushen, 茯神) [wood removed, 1 liang], Cinnabaris (Dansha, 丹砂) [separately crushed, 5 qian]. The above are ground into powder. Each dose is 1 qian, taken with congee drink.
Suanzaoren Wan (Jujube Seed Pill) [from *Sheng Hui Fang*], treats insomnia due to Gallbladder Deficiency.
Herbs: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [lightly stir-fried], Sanguisorbae Radix (Diyu, 地榆) [each 1 liang], Poria Cum Radice Xyli (Fushen, 茯神) [wood removed, 1 liang]. The above are ground into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Each dose is 20 pills.
Ruxiang San (Boswellia Powder), treats insomnia due to Gallbladder Deficiency and vague spirit.
Herbs: Boswelliae Resina (Ruxiang, 乳香) [crushed, 1 liang], Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁) [2 liang], Os Capitis Equi Cinerei (Matouguhui, 马头骨灰) [1 liang]. The above are ground into fine powder. Each dose is 2 qian, taken with warm wine, at any time.
Treating Insomnia at Night due to Gallbladder Deficiency [from *Sheng Hui Fang*]
Use 5 qian of Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁), stir-fried until yellow and ground into powder. Soak in 3 he of wine to extract juice. First cook 3 he of Oryza Sativa Var. Japonica (Jingmi, 粳米) into congee. When cooked, add the jujube seed juice and boil for three to five rolls.
Lightening the body, reducing sleep, regulating the twelve meridians, benefiting the five Zang organs. [From *Ben Cao*]
Lactuca Sativa (Wojucai, 莴苣菜) can be eaten regularly; long-term consumption is beneficial.
Treating Sleep Talking [From *Ben Cao*]
Eat fruits found under the spirit bed; consumption is beneficial.
Treating Coma in Bed [From *Ben Cao*]
Do not illuminate with fire; illumination causes death. Instead, bite firmly on the heel and the edge of the big toenail. Do not sleep on the side; lie supine to revive. Alternatively, apply mud from the bottom of a well to the eyes.
Treating Continuous Insomnia from Morning to Night.
In the evening, wrap fresh cloth around heated tiles/bricks and apply to the eyes. Also steam soybeans, alternately placing them in bags as pillows. When the pillow cools, reheat with hot water. Keep sleeping on the hot beans all night, and recovery will be immediate.
Treating Difficulty Breathing During Eating [From *Ben Cao*]
3 liang of Lepidii Semium (Tinglizi, 葶苈子), stir-fried until yellow and ground into powder. Use 3 sheng of water to boil 30 Jujubae Fructus (Dazao, 大枣). Obtain 1 sheng of juice, add the powder. Each dose is the size of a date, decocted and taken.
Suanzaoren Tang (Jujube Seed Decoction) [From *Ben Cao*], treats palpitations and insomnia.
Use 2 sheng of Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁), 2 liang each of Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草), and 6 liang of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜). Cut the six herbs. Use 8 sheng of water, decoct to obtain 3 sheng.
Suanzaoren Tang (Jujube Seed Decoction) [From *Ben Cao*], primarily treats deficiency-induced insomnia and unbearable irritability.
Use 2 sheng of Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren, 酸枣仁), 2 liang each of Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu, 母 - likely typo for Zhimu based on context), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang, 干姜), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Xiong, 芎), and 1 liang of roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草). All cut. Use 1 dou of water. First decoct jujube seeds to obtain 3 sheng, then add the other five herbs and decoct to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into four doses. Another formula adds 1 liang of Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui, 桂).