Sheng Ma
Cimicifugae Rhizoma
acrid, sweet, slightly cold
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Release the Exterior for Heat Attack
CLASSICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Headache
- Measles
- Swollen painful gums
- Ulcerated lips
- Canker sores
- Sore throat
- Maculae
- Sores
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Prolapse
- Spasms
Sheng Ma enters the lung, stomach, large intestine, and spleen systems. It is acrid, sweet, and slightly cold. It is noted for its ability to rise the sunken and its sweet characteristic is likely to support spleen functions.
Channels: lung, stomach, large intestine, spleen
COMMON APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL POSSIBILITIES:
- Antihypertensive
- Rectal prolapse
- Fever
- Antimicrobial
- Digestive disorders
- Uterine prolapse
- Pain management
- Mumps
- Measles
- Syphilis
- Mouth ulcers
- Sore throat
- Menstrual irregularities
- Rashes
Formulas:
- Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
- Dang Gui Nian Tong Tang
- Ji Chuan Jian
- Ju Yuan Jian
- Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
- Qing Wei San
- Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang
- Tong You Tang
- Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
- Xin Yi San
- Zi Xue Dan
Contraindications: do not prescribe Sheng Ma to patients with yang rising, rebellious qi patterns in the chest or to patients with measles after the expression of rash
Zoo Image: a rash covered polar bear with pink shorts and a huge sinking abdomen is blowing a toxic bubble