State/School

California License Exams, Pacific College Comps

Translation

Generate the Pulse Powder

Formula Type

Tonify The Qi

Formula Sub Type

Tonify the Qi

Actions

Augment qi, generate fluids, preserve yin, stop excessive sweating.

Source

Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun (1247)

Ingredients

1. Ren Shen1.5g (9-15g)
2. Mai Men Dong1.5g (9-12g)
3. Wu Wei Zi7 seeds (3-6g)

Indication

For a person with qi and yin deficiency. Signs and symptoms include chronic cough with little sputum that is difficult to bring up, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, and a dry mouth and tongue. Tongue is pale, red with a dry, thin coating. Pulse is deficient, rapid or deficient, thin.

Modern dosages are given in parentheses.

Contraindication

1. High fever or acute illness from a pathogenic factor.