Sheng Ma (Black Cohosh Rhizome, Bugbane Rhizome)

Herb 12 of 12 in Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Channels:

LI, LU, SP, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Spicy, Cool

Latin:

Rhizoma Cimicifugae

Chinese:

升麻

Tone Marks:

shēng má

Translation:

Ascending Hemp

Chinese Herb Actions

• Disperses Wind-Heat and Vents Measles
  For headache, sore throat and used in the early stages of measles.
• Clears Heat and Toxins
  Used when toxins manifest in the upper parts of the body, including toothache, gingivitis, ulcerated lips or gums, and canker sores.
• Raises the Yang Qi
  Used for Middle Jiao Qi deficiency manifesting as fatigue, shortness of breath, and prolapse.
• Also used to guide other herbs to the upper regions of the body.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Contraindicated in hyperactive fire symptoms, underlYing Yin Deficiency, excess in the upper, and deficiency in the lower. Also contraindicated in fully erupted measles.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Over dosage may cause headaches, dizziness, vomiting, gastroenteritis, and tremors.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 1.5-9 grams.
• Part used: rhizome or root.

Chinese Herb Notes

• Toast with honey for middle Jiao prolapse.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi
• Ji Chuan Jian (Benefit the Flow Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels
• Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
• Qing Wei San (Clear the Stomach Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
• Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang (Cimicifuga and Kudzu Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
• Zi Xue Dan (Purple Snow Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices