Women with hidden agitation, prone to sadness and a desire to cry, as if influenced by spirits, frequently yawn and stretch. Licorice, Wheat and Jujube Decoction is prescribed.

Note: The rationale behind Licorice, Wheat and Jujube Decoction is unclear and likely erroneous.

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The term "hidden" refers to the heart, where the spirit resides when the heart is calm. If injured by the seven emotions, the heart cannot remain tranquil, and the spirit becomes restless and disturbed. Hence, the tendency toward sadness and a desire to cry indicates the spirit's inability to govern emotions. The appearance of being influenced by spirits suggests the heart's failure in mental activity, akin to modern mental diseases such as manic and depressive psychosis. Frequent yawning and stretching, or sudden sighs, are symptoms of liver disorder. As the mother affects the child, these manifestations arise.

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Licorice, Wheat and Jujube Decoction recipe:
Liquorice Root, 3 liang; wheat, 1 sheng; Chinese Date, 10 pieces.
Boil the three ingredients in 6 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into three warm doses. Also nourishes spleen qi.