Choerospondias Fruit Classic Formulas

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Regulates qi and activates blood - Guang Zao is used for chest discomfort, qi stagnation, blood stasis, and shortness of breath patterns that affect the Heart region.
Nourishes the Heart and calms the spirit - traditional indications include palpitations, restlessness, unease, and mild insomnia linked to disturbed Heart qi.
Supports regional cardiovascular practice - Tibetan and Mongolian medicine use Guang Zao prominently in heart and circulation formulas.

Guan Xin Shu Tong capsule - modern Mongolian-derived cardiovascular formula pairing Guang Zao with Dan Shen, Ding Xiang, Tian Zhu Huang, and Bing Pian for coronary heart disease patterns with blood stasis.
Tibetan and Mongolian tranquility lineages - regional formulas use Guang Zao with calming Heart medicinals for palpitations, chest oppression, and restlessness.

TCM Wiki describes Guang Zao as sweet, sour, and neutral, used to regulate qi and activate blood, nourish the Heart, and induce tranquilization.
Modern review literature traces Guang Zao to early Tibetan medical texts and emphasizes its enduring regional use for cardiovascular disorders.