SHENG MA
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Rhizoma Cimicifugae

Nomenclature

SHENG MA
升麻
Rhizoma Cimicifugae
Other Names

Cimicifugae


Properties:

Acrid Sweet
Lung / LU Spleen / SP Large Intestine / LI Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

3-10 gm
Max-15gm


Functions

Releases the exterior and vents heat to outside
invokes eruption and expulsion, for skin problems *Measles
Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang
Clears Heat and eliminates toxins
Qing Wei San

Raises Yang Qi
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
envoy herb to go up and out


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