Shengma Moisturizing, Color-Restoring, Bi-Dissolving, and Heat-Extinguishing Decoction

Shengma Moisturizing, Color-Restoring, Bi-Dissolving, and Heat-Extinguishing Decoction,Extreme pulse heat; when exposed to wind, it manifests as bi syndrome; the bi syndrome affects the heart; the face is pale and lacks luster; the pulse is hollow and deficient; the lips are red and dry.

Formulas Name : Shengma Moisturizing, Color-Restoring, Bi-Dissolving, and Heat-Extinguishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻润色消痹止热极汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Cimicifuga, 3 liang of Belamcanda, 3 liang of Ligusticum, 3 liang of Ginseng, 5 he of red adzuki beans, 4 he of fresh ginger, 4 liang of Ophiopogon (core removed), 4 liang of Polygonatum, 1 sheng of raw Rehmannia (sliced), 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 sheng of bamboo leaves (sliced).

Source

Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 16 of *Wài Tái*.

Benefits

Extreme pulse heat; when exposed to wind, it manifests as bi syndrome; the bi syndrome affects the heart; the face is pale and lacks luster; the pulse is hollow and deficient; the lips are red and dry.

Instructions for Use

Chop the ingredients as described above. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue and divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and wild mustard.

Shengma Moisturizing, Color-Restoring, Bi-Dissolving, and Heat-Extinguishing Decoction,Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 16 of *Wài Tái*.,Extreme pulse heat; when exposed to wind, it manifests as bi syndrome; the bi syndrome affects the heart; the face is pale and lacks luster; the pulse is hollow and deficient; the lips are red and dry.

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