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Sheng Xian Tang升陷汤

Raise the Sunken Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali18–30 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach and tonifies the Lungs.

    raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen, allowing turbid Yin to descend and be eliminated, treating chronic diarrhea, a dragging sensation in the abdomen, fatigue, shortness of breath, uterine bleeding and prolapses.
    for Spleen Qi Sinking with rectal and/or uterine prolapse or excessive uterine bleeding.
  • Zhi MuRz. Anemarrhenae9 g

    Clears Heat, drains Fire, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness and counteracts the Heat generated by *Huang Qi.*

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri4.5–9 g

    Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and raises *Yang Qi*.

    raises the Clear Yang due to abnormal descent of Qi.
  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi3–4.5 g

    Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, and leads Qi to the chest.

  • Sheng MaRz. Cimicifugae3–9 g

    Raises Yang and lifts Sunken *Qi.*

    for prolapse of internal organs.

Actions

  • Boosts Qi
  • Raises what has prolapsed
  • Lifts Qi that has sunk within the chest

Patterns treated

Downward sinking of Gathering Qi within the chest

Manifestations

  • Breathlessness
  • Marked difficulty breathing
  • Quickened breathing
Pulse
Deep, slow, and lacking strength

Indications

  • Disorders of the heart and blood vessels
  • The neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis

Modifications