Medicinal formula Sheng Ma He Qi Yin is used to treat acne and itching in the limbs, with occasional pain and itching in the buttocks and thighs. The ingredients in the formula, such as Sheng Ma, clear heat and detoxify; Fa Bing, promote the eruption of rash; Sheng Yang, raise and lift sinking energy.
Picture of Sheng Ma
【Name】
Sheng Ma He Qi Yin
【Ingredients】
Gan Jiang and Shu Zhi Ke, each 0.5 qian; Gan Ge, Shu Cang Zhu, Jie Geng, Sheng Ma, each 1 liang; Dang Gui, Shu Ban Xia, Fu Ling, Bai Zhi, each 2 qian; Chen Pi, Gan Cao, each 1.5 liang; Shao Yao 7.5 qian, Da Huang (steamed) 0.5 liang.
【Functions and Indications】
It is used to treat acne and itching in the limbs, with occasional pain and itching in the buttocks and thighs. It can also treat scabies entering the organs, damp itching in the lower body, tinnitus, and eye pain.
【Usage and Dosage】
Take 4 qian per dose, steep in 1.5 cups of water, add 3 slices of ginger, and simmer until 70% of the liquid is left. Strain the residue and take before meals.
【Contraindications of Sheng Ma】
It should not be taken for symptoms of Yin deficiency and Yang floating, wheezing and fullness, or when measles has already erupted. Overdosing can cause dizziness, trembling, and limb spasms.
① "Ben Cao Jing Shu": "For vomiting blood, nosebleeds, coughing with excessive phlegm, Yin deficiency with fire agitation, insufficient kidney meridian, and rebellious Qi vomiting, palpitations, and madness, it should be avoided."
② "De Pei Ben Cao": "In the early stage of typhoid fever, when the measles rash is evident, when the Lower Yuan is deficient, Yin deficiency with fire inflammation, these four situations should be avoided."
