Prescriptions for Inducing Resuscitation with Drugs Cold in Nature
Shexiang Baoxin Wan
Name
The Prescription of Shexiang Baoxin Wan
Ingredients
Chan SuRen ShenShe XiangSu He XiangNiu HuangRou GuiBing PianExplanation
She Xiang: Inducing resuscitation and refreshing mind, activating blood and alleviating pain.
Chan Su: Inducing resuscitation and refreshing mind, removing toxicity, alleviating pain.
Su He Xiang and Bing Pian: Being aromatic in nature, restoring consciousness.
Ren Shen: Tonifying qi.
Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, dispelling cold to alleviate pain, warming meridians and collaterals.
Niu Huang: Clearing heart-fire and removing toxicity.
The Effect of Shexiang Baoxin Wan
Effect
Induce resuscitation and refresh mind, replenish qi and strengthen the heart.
Indications
Choking sensation in chest, angina, myocardial infarction due to myocardial ischemia.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated to pregnant women and athletes.
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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