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Calms the Heart and quiets the spirit - Fu Shen is best known for palpitations, insomnia, fright, poor memory, and restlessness when the Shen is unsettled by deficiency or phlegm-damp.
Strengthens the Spleen gently - because it remains a Poria material, it also supports digestion and damp transformation, though less prominently than standard Fu Ling.
Addresses spirit disturbance without heavy sedation - classical use often suits constitutional irritability, poor sleep, or forgetfulness that coexist with deficiency and dampness.

Zhu Que Wan - spirit-calming formula context in which Fu Shen supports sleep, memory, and Heart stability.
Fu Shen Wan - classical naming pattern for formulas centered on insomnia, palpitations, and deficiency agitation.
Fu Shen Tang or pairings with Yuan Zhi and Long Gu - traditional strategy for fright palpitations, insomnia, and poor concentration.

Official Chinese references describe Fu Shen as sweet, bland, and neutral, entering the Heart and Spleen to calm the mind while supporting the middle.
Traditional teaching consistently treats it as the spirit-focused specialization within the Fu Ling family.
Its indications center on insomnia, palpitations, fright, and forgetfulness rather than on edema as the first priority.