About Shengmai San
Shengmai San first appeared in the 12th century textbook Teachings About the Source Principles of Medicine (Yixue qiyuan) by the eminent scholar-physician Zhang Yuansu. Popularized by the quintessential representatives of the Yin Fire School, Zhu Danxi and Li Dongyuan, this formula has since evolved to become the representative remedy for the concurrent tonification of qi and yin. Judging by the sheer number of modern patent medicine versions, Shengmai San can be regarded as one of China’s most popular and extensively researched remedies. It covers a wide range of situations involving the loss of (yin) fluid and (qi) energy; for instance, in the form of Gatorade-like exercise drinks for athletes, or the emergency room usage of Shengmai San IV-fluids after sudden blood loss. From a modern perspective, the ingredients of Shengmai San can all be considered “superfood” items of the Chinese materia medica. Sun Simiao, the 7th century sage-physician and paragon of longevity, reportedly consumed Schisandra tea every day during the summer months. In modern clinical practice, Shengmai San is most suitable for chronic disorders of the Heart and/or Lung. As a yin tonic mini-formula that is much easier to digest than remedies containing sticky herbs like rehmannia, Shengmai San also makes a suitable addition to remedies that may be too warming or too drying by themselves.
Therapeutic Principles
- Regenerate qi and fluids (especially of the Heart and Lung networks)
- Astringe yin and stop sweating
Formula Ingredients
| CHINESE | PINYIN | COMMON NAME; PAOZHI (PROCESSING) | AMOUNT |
| 人參 | Renshen | Ginseng, white | 33.33% |
| 麥門冬 | Maimendong | Ophiopogon | 44.44% |
| 五味子 | Wuweizi | Schisandra | 22.22% |
Shengmai San Usage
Companion Remedies
SUITABLE FOR COMBINING
| HERITAGE SERIES | LEGACY SERIES |
| Guizhi Tang | Cinnamon Pearls |
| Lizhong Wan | Earth Pearls |
| Xiao Chaihu Tang | Evergreen Pearls |
| Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Tang | Bamboo Pearls |
| Chaihu Jia Longgu Muli Tang | Amber Pearls |
| Jingui Shenqi Wan | Water Pearls |
| Banxia Houpo Tang | Ease Pearls |
| Wendan Tang | Sugar Pearls |
| Banxia Xiexin Tang | Guanyin Pearls |
| Guipi Tang | Tiger Pearls |
| Buzhong Yiqi Tang | Love Pearls |
| Xuefu Zhuyu Tang | Dragon Pearls |
| Guizhi Fuling Wan | |
| Wuling San | |
| Danggui San | |
| Qianyang Dan | |
| Fengsui Dan | |
| Yin Qiao San | |
| Shenxian Dushi Dan |
Similar Remedies
ALSO TONIFY QI OF LUNG/HEART WITH SOOTHING YIN HERBS; ALTERNATION OPTIONS
| HERITAGE SERIES | LEGACY SERIES |
| Shuyu Wan | Spirit Pearls |
| Bazhen Tang | Counterflow Pearls |
| Wenjing Tang | Metal Pearls |
| Heart Pearls |
Supplement Facts
Serving size: 3 capsules
Servings per contains: 30
Amount per serving: 1500mg