Abstract
We studied the anxiolotic and psychomotor effects of the ancient Chinese formula of Suanzaorentang, and found that it improved mood, decreased the accompanying sympathetic symptoms and improved psychomotor performance during the day.
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Chen, HC., Hsieh, MT. & Lai, E. Studies on the suanzaorentang in the treatment of anxiety. Psychopharmacology 85, 486–487 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00429670
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