Herbs that Invigorate Blood
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Which of the following herbs "clears heat and soothes irritability" for such symptoms as restlessness, irritability, palpitations, and insomnia due to heat?
Dan Shen calms the Shen. It is cool in temperature, so it's good for things like irritability due to heat. It's also especially useful for gynecological issues due to blood stasis and blood heat.
Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. pp. 602 [Q891]