(Engender the Pulse Powder)

This formula comes from Li Ao=s  Treatise on Clarifying the Doubts About Internal & External Damage (Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun) published during the tail end of the Song dynasty in 1247. Sheng Mai San
(Engender the Pulse Powder). Our version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500mg gelatin capsules.

Functions
Supplements the qi and engenders fluids, constrains yin and stops sweating

Indications
Qi and yin vacuity, primarily of the heart and lungs, manifesting as chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, supraventricular arrhythmias, rheumatic heart disease, coronary artery disease, post-bypass debility, and viral myocarditis

Signs & symptoms of qi vacuity include:
Fatigue
Lack of strength
Lassitude of the spirit
Shortness of breath
Spontaneous perspiration
A fat, swollen, possibly tender tongue with teeth-marks on its edges
A forceless pulse

Signs & symptoms of fluid dryness/yin vacuity include:
A dry mouth and throat
Dry stools
Chronic dry cough
Possible heart palpitations
Scanty tongue fur
A fine pulse

Formula explanation
Within this formula, Ren Shen and Wu Wei Zi supplement the qi of the heart and lungs as well as nourish yin and engender fluids. Both of these medicinals also quiet the spirit, and Wu Wei Zi also secures and astringes the heart and lung qi. Mai Men Dong engenders fluids and moisten dryness as well as clears heat from the heart and transforms phlegm.

Dosage
Three capsules two times per day equal not less that 30 grams of bulk medicinals. However, because our extraction process is much more efficient than stovetop decoction, we believe this amount of our extract is actually more like the equivalent of 45-60 grams of bulk-dispensed herbs.