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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms of timorous nature |
| Mu Li San (1/2) Oyster Shell Powder |
Strengthens the Exterior; Stops sweating. | Spontaneous sweating due to unstable Protective Qi. Sweat is the fluid of the Heart; prolonged sweating injures the Heart Yin. When the injured Yin is unable to properly anchor the Yang, it begins to float, becomes more deficient, and worsens the sweating until it becomes most pronounced at night. The injury to the Heart Yin depletes the Heart Qi. | Breathlessness; Fatigue; Lethargy; Palpitations; Spontaneous sweating which is worse at night; Timorous nature; Fine-Faint pulse (Xi Wei). |
| Mu Li San (2/2) Oyster Shell Decoction |
Strengthens the Exterior; Restrains sweating. | Spontaneous sweating due to unstable protective Qi. Sweat is the fluid of the Heart; prolonged sweating injures the Heart Yin. When the injured Yin is unable to properly anchor the Yang, it begins to float, becomes more deficient, and worsens the sweating until it becomes most pronounced at night. The injury to the Heart Yin depletes the Heart Qi. | Breathlessness; Fatigue; Lethargy; Palpitations; Spontaneous sweating which is worse at night; Timorous nature; Fine-Faint pulse (Xi Wei). |