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Shen Mi Tang神秘湯

Mysterious Decoction

Also known asMa Huang and Magnolia Combination

Medicinals
7

Composition

  • Ma HuangHb. Ephedrae5–6 g

    Induces sweating, releases the Exterior, warms and disperses Cold pathogens, disseminates and facilitates Lung Qi, calms wheezing and stops coughing.

    for Wind-Cold cough and wheezing.
    • Xing Ren, Chen Pi
    Hou Po, for wheezing and dyspnea due to Qi* and Phlegm Stagnation.
  • Xing RenSm. Armeniacae4–6 g

    Stops cough and calms wheezing.

  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae2.5–3 g

    Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and

    transforms Phlegm.

  • Hou PoCx. Magnoliae Officinalis3–6 g

    Descends Rebellious Qi, dries Dampness,reduces Phlegm and calms wheezing.

    strongly descends Qi, disperses Phlegm-Dampness and calms wheezing to treat cough and wheezing from Phlegm-Dampness leading to Lung Qi Stagnation.
    for cough and wheezing with copious sputum due to congested fluids.
  • Zi Su YeFol. Perillae1.5–3 g

    Releases the Exterior and disperses Cold, relieves Cold induced wheezing, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and relieves intestinal gas.

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri2–3 g

    Disperses Wind-Heat, resolves Phlegm and congestion, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

    for Wind-Heat fever.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae2–3 g

    Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

    for coughing or wheezing due to Wind-Cold Attacks the Lungs.

Actions

  • Scatters Wind-Cold
  • Directs Qi downward
  • Frees up Stagnation
  • Cleanses the Lungs
  • Dispels Phlegm

Patterns treated

Wind-Cold Invades the Lungs

Manifestations

  • Labored breathing
  • Distention in the chest
  • Pronounced chills
  • A slight fever, or none at all
  • Pain in the head
  • Aching muscles
  • Neck and shoulder stiffness
  • Aching throughout the body
  • Pain in the joints
  • A queasy stomach
  • Bringing up food or fluid
  • Hiccupping
  • An absence of sweating
  • Panting for breath
  • Sharp, piercing pain in the joints
  • An itch felt in the throat
  • Coughing up thin, white phlegm
  • A rattling sound of phlegm in the throat
  • Asthmatic breathing
  • A dislike of Wind and Cold
  • Possibly, pain in the lower back
  • Possibly, a frozen shoulder
  • Possibly, a severe nosebleed
Tongue body
The tongue appears unremarkable
Coating
A coating that is thin in texture and white in hue
Pulse
A pulse that feels floating and tight, or one that feels floating and wiry

Indications

  • Asthma affecting the bronchi
  • A diagnosis of emphysema
  • Coughing
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Childhood asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Weakness in the abdomen
  • Breathlessness with gasping

Modifications