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Jia Wei Sheng Mai San加味生脈散

Modified Generate the Pulse Powder

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis12 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments *Qi, tonifies the Lungs, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.*

    for injury to Qi and fluids with shortness of breath and thirst.
  • Mai Men DongTub. Ophiopogonis12 g

    Nourishes Yin, moistens the Lungs, generates Fluids, stops cough, clears Heat from the Heart and eliminates irritability.

    for hematemesis or epistaxis due to Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat.
  • Wu Wei ZiFr. Schisandrae12 g

    Astringes Lung Qi, generates Fluids, tonifies Qi and nourishes Kidney Yin.

  • Sheng Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae12 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, generates fluids and increases saliva.

  • Shan Zhu YuFr. Corni12 g

    Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes *Jing and Body Fluids, stops excessive sweating, supports that which has collapsed, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and strengthens Kidney Yang.***

    for spermatorrhea, abnormal sweating, palpitations and shortness of breath due to Yin and Yang Deficiency of the Liver and Kidneys.
  • Gou Qi ZiFr. Lycii12 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, warms and stabilizes the Kidneys and prevents leakage.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae12 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.*

    for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.

Actions

  • Boosts Qi
  • Produces Fluids
  • Removes Heat
  • Protects Yin
  • Halts excessive sweating

Patterns treated

A depleted state affecting both Qi and Yin

Manifestations

  • Lightheadedness that intensifies with exertion
  • Diminished physical strength
  • Perspiring with only mild exertion
  • Nocturnal sweating
  • A long-standing cough producing little sputum
  • Phlegm that is hard to bring up
  • Breathlessness triggered by minimal exertion
  • Sweating without exertion
  • A mouth and tongue that feel dry
  • Heart palpitations accompanied by a feeling of tightness in the chest
  • Tiredness
  • Being easily irritated
  • Feeling thirsty
  • A parched, dry sensation in the throat
  • Trouble falling or staying asleep
  • Speech that lacks energy
  • A noticeable heartbeat sensation
  • Constipated bowels
Tongue body
The tongue can present dry and red, dry and pink, or pale with edge tooth-marks and a reddened tip
Coating
A coating that is thin and dry, scanty, or entirely absent
Pulse
Possible pulse qualities include a deficient rapid pulse, an irregular slow pulse, a thready deficient pulse, or one that is persistently irregular

Indications

  • Low blood pressure
  • Nocturnal sweating
  • Breathlessness
  • A pounding or racing heart sensation
  • Perspiration occurring with no clear cause
  • Difficulty with bowel movements

Modifications