calm (/soothe) the nerves;tranquillize ❍ 王夫人去后，贾母叫鸳鸯找些～的药，按方吃了，不提。(《红楼梦》1241)After Lady Wang had gone,the old lady made Yuanyang get out some tranquillizing medicines and give them to Baoyu according to the prescription. But no more of this.
安神定魄ān shén dìnɡ pò
使人的心神安定下来。calm one’s mind, calm the nerves, smooth the nerves, tranquillize