Sheng Mai San (Generate the Pulse Powder)

Formulas in this Category Shen Ling Bai Zhu San Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Sheng Mai San Bu Fei Tang Ren Shen Ge Jie San Si Jun Zi Tang Si Wu Tang Dang Gui Shao Yao San Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang Dang Gui Sheng Jiang Yang Rou Tang Shi Quan Da Bu Tang He Ren Yin Ba Zhen Tang Gui Pi Tang Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang Zhi Gan Cao Tang Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Zuo Gui Yin Da Bu Yin Wan Hu Qian Wan Da Zao Wan Yi Guan Jian Zhu Jing Wan Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan Er Zhi Wan Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan You Gui Wan Tu Si Zi Wan Zan Yu Dan Er Xian Tang

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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

There are 3 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Ren Shen (Ginseng Root)
Quantity = 9-15 grams Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber)
Quantity = 9-12 grams Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit)
Quantity = 3-6 grams

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