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Ren Shen Ge Jie San人參蛤蚧散

Ginseng and Gecko Powder

Also known asShen Jie San

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ge JieGecko1 pair

    Tonifies Kidneys and Lungs, relieves cough and dyspnea and strengthens *Yang .*

    for chronic cough and wheezing due to Lung Deficiency with Phlegm Heat.
    • Ren Shen
    tonifies both Lungs and Kidneys to treat wheezing and coughs due to Deficiency of both the Lungs and Kidneys and disorders of the Kidney Qi such as impotence and premature ejaculation.
  • Ren ShenRx. Ginseng60 g

    Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi and augments Lung and Spleen Qi.

    restores the mutually supportive and proper action the Lungs and kidneys to treat weak inhalation with wheezing that is worse on exertion.
  • Fu LingPoria60 g

    Benefits the Spleen by draining Dampness and trans-forms Phlegm.

    regulates and descends rebellious Lung Qi.
  • Sang Bai PiCx. Mori60 g

    Stops cough and wheezing and drains Heat from the Lungs.

  • Xing RenSm. Armeniacae150 g

    Stops cough and wheezing.

    for wheezing and cough from externally contracted Lung disorders, non-productive cough from Lung Deficiency disorders and coughing of thick, yellow sputum due to Phlegm-Fire.
  • Chuan Bei MuBul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae60 g

    Clears Heat, moistens the Lungs, disperses stagnation, transforms Phlegm and stops cough.

    for Lung Heat cough due to Yin Deficiency Fire Flaring with scanty, difficult to expectorate sputum.
  • Zhi MuRx. Anemarrhenae60 g

    Clears Heat from the Lungs, clears Deficiency Fire and nourishes the Kidneys to grasp Qi.

  • Zhi Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata150 g

    Aids in tonifying Yuan Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

    for Heat induced dry cough.

Actions

  • Builds Qi
  • Restores Jing
  • Fortifies the Kidneys
  • Cleanses the Lungs
  • Eliminates Heat
  • Breaks down Phlegm
  • Suppresses coughing
  • Halts wheezing

Patterns treated

  • A Kidney Yang Deficiency in which the Kidney fails to grasp Qi
  • Deficiency of Lung and Kidney Qi accompanied by Phlegm-Heat
  • Lung Qi Deficiency combined with Lung Heat (particularly suited to winter)
  • Heat lodged in the Lungs
  • Long-standing Lung Consumption arising from Deficiency Heat

Manifestations

  • Persistent cough
  • Wheezy breathing
  • Dense yellow phlegm
  • A feeling of Heat and restlessness in the chest
  • Progressive wasting
  • Swelling of the face
  • Long-standing wasting of the Lung
  • Expectoration of pus and Blood
  • Labored breathing
Tongue body
Purplish in hue
Coating
Fine and white, or fine, yellow and slimy
Pulse
Floating and Empty, most notably at the first position

Indications

  • Asthma of bronchial origin
  • Long-term asthma
  • Bronchitis with asthmatic features
  • Long-standing bronchitis
  • Heart disease of pulmonary origin
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Debility
  • Struggling to catch one's breath
  • Sweating without exertion
  • Leakage of urine when coughing
  • Emphysematous lung changes
  • Tuberculosis of the lungs
  • Dilation of the bronchi
  • Infection affecting the upper airway
  • Coughing
  • Long-term obstructive lung disease (COPD)
  • Puffiness of the face
  • Shortness of breath

Modifications

Cautions

This formula must not be used when an External invasion is present.

Notes

This formula suits cases where Heat is present.