Radix Cimicifugae - Sheng Ma

Radix Cimicifugae - Sheng Ma

SHENG MA

Nature

Cool

Flavor

Sweet and pungent

Channels

Spleen, Stomach, Lung and Large Intestine

Daily dose

3-9 g

Actions and indications

  • Eliminates external Wind-Heat.
  • Promotes the evolution of skin eruptions.
  • Eliminates toxic Heat.
  • Raises Yang Qi.
  • Treats prolapses.

Applications

  • Headaches
  • Chills and fever
  • Sore throat
  • Prodrome stage of measles.
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Uterine prolapse
  • Chronic diarrhea

Contraindications

  • Floating Yang due to damaged Yin.
  • Caution in rebellious Lung Qi: asthma, wheezing...
  • Measles with complete eruption.

Formulas

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