The efficacy and effects of Shengma and contraindications

April 21, 2023

Shengma is the name of a Chinese herbal medicine, which is a pungent and cooling drug in Chinese herbal medicine. So what are the general efficacy and effects of shengma? What are the contraindications we should pay attention to when we use it? Hurry up to learn more about it.

Rash relief

Shengma can be used for measles penetration is not smooth. This product is published weakly, the general surface of the disease is rarely used, because of its transmissive effect, so it is mostly used for measles penetration is not smooth, often with the application of Ge Gen.

Clearing heat and removing toxins

Shengma is slightly cold and belongs to the lung, spleen and stomach meridians, with good effect of clearing heat and detoxifying toxins. It is used for heat and poisonous rash, gum floating and foul-smelling, mouth and tongue sores, sore throat, sores and ulcers.

Bactericidal and anti-inflammatory

Shengma can be used topically to inhibit skin fungi such as Stachybotrys hirsutus, as well as the inflammation of the skin tissues appear to have a good anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, it has a tendency to reduce the size of hepatoportal ulcers caused by lactic acid or acetic acid.

Elevating Yang energy

Shengma is able to act on less qi and tiredness, downward diarrhea, prolapse of the anus and uterus caused by the spleen and stomach clearing yang down, and is often used together with Chai Hu, Ginseng and Huang Qi.

Lowering blood pressure

Shengma has a sedative effect on the nervous system, which can help lower blood pressure and strengthen the amplitude of the heartbeat without affecting its rhythm, and can help improve the condition in patients with mild hypertension.

Relief of headache

It is good for relieving head and facial pain with a wind-heat bias. For example, head and facial neuralgia can be used with Cang Zhu and Lotus; toothache from stomach fire can be used with Ge Ge and Huang Lian; sore throat rash can be used with Xuan Shen and Radix Platycodon.

Contraindications to use

It is toxic to a certain extent, if consumed in excess, it may lead to toxic reactions, causing gastroenteritis and even breathing difficulties, tremors, headaches and other reactions. In addition, it is contraindicated for those who are suffering from upper and lower deficiency, yin deficiency and fire and measles.

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