Black Cohosh, Shēng Má, 升麻, Rhizoma Cimicifugae
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Space USA: Cimicifuga foetida L. USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Measles • Rectum prolapse • Uterus prolapse • Gastric prolapse
Attributes: Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Analgesic • Hypotensive
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Other Names: Other varieties: Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom., Cimicifuga dahurica • Skunk bugbane rhizome • Cimicifuga
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Cimicifuga foetida L. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Release Exterior Wind Heat
English: Black Cohosh Pinyin: Sheng Ma Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Cimicifugae
Organs: Large Intestine • Lung • Spleen • Stomach Temperature: Slightly Cold
Taste: Sweet • Pungent Toxicity:
Patterns: Wind heat • Exterior heat • Interior heat
Actions: Vent measles • Resolve toxicity • Raise Yang Qi • Clear heat • Release exterior
Indications: Measles • Wind heat • Prolapse
Contraindications: Yin deficiency • Liver yang rising • Complete eruption of measles
Typical Dosage: 3g to 9g Guidelines
Parts Used: Root
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Formulas with Sheng Ma
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang • Qing Wei San
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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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