Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi
Shengxian Tang
升陷汤
升陷湯
Name
The Prescription of Shengxian Tang
Source
The book Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu
Ingredients
Raw Huang Qi 18 g,Zhi Mu 9 g,Chai Hu 4.5 g,Jie Geng 4.5 g,Sheng Ma 3 g.Explanation
Huang Qi: Invigorating Qi to consolidate the superficial resistance, elevating Yang-Qi to treat prolapse.
Sheng Ma and Chai Hu: Aiding Huang Qi in elevating Yang-Qi.
Jie Geng: Ventilating the lung, checking upward adverse flow of Qi.
The Effect of Shengxian Tang
Effect
Tonify and ascend qi.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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