Sheng Mai San

(Generate the Pulse Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Tonify the Qi

Pattern:

• Qi and Yin deficiency of the Lungs

Actions:

• Tonifies Qi, stops excess sweating, and alleviates fatigue
• Nourishes Yin and Fluids and moistens dryness.

Indications:

• Chronic cough with scanty sputum that is difficult to expectorate, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, and a dry tongue and mouth
• Possible other symptoms include palpitations, insomnia, and fatigue.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale red or red tongue with thin dry coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Empty, thin, possibly weak and rapid pulse

Western Uses:

• Chronic Bronchitis
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• Supraventricular Arrhythmias
• Rheumatic Heart Disease
• Angina Pectoris
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Post-Bypass Debility

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use this formula in cases where Qi and Yin deficiency are accompanied by exogenous pathogens
• Do not is cases with high fever or summer heat fever where there is no impairment of Qi and fluids.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Xi Yang Shen or Dang Shen at 2-3 times the Ren Shen dosage can be substituted if the condition is mild.

Originally Appeared In:

• Clarifying Doubts About Injury from Internal and External Causes (Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: SP, ST, HT (LU) Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: HT, KI, LU Prop: Sour, Warm Latin: Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.