Mu Li San (Oyster Shell Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Actions:

• Stops sweating, strengthens the Wei Qi, and stabilizes the exterior

Indications:

• Spontaneous sweating that is worse at night, shortness of breath, palpitations, easily scared, debility and lethargy

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale red tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin frail pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Heart

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Mu Li (Oyster Shell) 牡蛎 Qty: 15-30 grams Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Salty, Astringent, Cool Latin: Concha Ostreae Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Huang Qi (Astragalus) 黄芪 Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Astragali Membranacei Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Ma Huang Gen (Ephedra Root) 麻黄根 Qty: 3-9 grams Chan: LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Ephedrae Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Fu Xiao Mai (Wheat Grain (Not Yet Ripe)) 浮小麦 Qty: 15-30 grams Chan: HT Prop: Sweet, Salty, Cool Latin: Fructus Levis Tritici Aestivi Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind