Mu Li San (Oyster Shell Decoction)
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs
Actions:
- Stops sweating, strengthens the Wei Qi, and stabilizes the exterior
Indications:
- Spontaneous sweating that is worse at night, shortness of breath, palpitations, easily scared, debility and lethargy
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Pale red tongue
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Thin frail pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Section not completed...
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Heart
There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Mu Li (Oyster Shell)Quantity = 15-30 grams
Channels:
LIV, KI
Properties:
Salty, Astringent, Cool
Latin:
Concha Ostreae
Chinese:
牡蛎
Tone Marks:
mŭ lì
Quantity = 9-15 grams
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Astragali Membranacei
Chinese:
黄芪
Tone Marks:
huáng qí
Quantity = 3-9 grams
Channels:
LU
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Ephedrae
Chinese:
麻黄根
Tone Marks:
má huáng gēn
Translation:
Hemp Yellow Root
Quantity = 15-30 grams
Channels:
HT
Properties:
Sweet, Salty, Cool
Latin:
Fructus Levis Tritici Aestivi
Chinese:
浮小麦
Tone Marks:
fú xiăo mài
Translation:
Floating Little Wheat
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