20 jujubes, 10 grams of green onion whites. Wash the jujubes, split them open, and boil together with the green onion whites in a pot. Simmer for 15–20 minutes after boiling, then strain and collect the liquid. Drink once nightly, warm. Jujubes are sweet and moist, effective in strengthening the spleen, boosting qi, nourishing blood, and calming the spirit. They are frequently used for conditions involving deficiency of heart and spleen spirits, such as palpitations, mental restlessness, forgetfulness, and insomnia.
Green onion whites refer to the bulbous base of the plant *Allium fistulosum*, also known as “onion head.” They are pungent, warm, and dispersing, capable of promoting yang energy throughout the body. In this formula, green onion whites serve another purpose: jujubes are rich and greasy, and adding green onion whites—which are pungent and dispersing—helps activate the jujubes’ tonifying effects while preventing dampness accumulation and heat generation, avoiding abdominal fullness.
This formula strengthens the middle energizer, boosts qi, nourishes blood, and calms the spirit. It is suitable for individuals with deficiency of heart and spleen, experiencing palpitations, fatigue, poor appetite, lethargy, and restlessness preventing sleep.
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