Ophiopogon japonicus 1.5 gm, Schisandra chinensis 7 pieces, Panax ginseng 1.5 gm

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Decoct in water and take at any time.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Tonifying lung and replenishing qi, enriching yin and producing fluid.

bubble_chart Indications

Heat damages qi and yin, leading to fatigue in the limbs, shortness of breath, reluctance to speak, excessive sweating, thirst, dry throat and tongue, and faint pulse; chronic cough due to lung deficiency, damage to both qi and yin, dry cough with little phlegm, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, and weak pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Ginseng tonifies lung qi and generates body fluids, serving as the sovereign; Ophiopogon Tuber enriches yin and clears the lung to promote fluid production, serving as the minister; Schisandra Fruit astringes the lung, relieves thirst, and stops sweating, serving as the assistant. The combination of these three herbs achieves the effects of tonifying the lung, replenishing qi, enriching yin, and generating fluids.

bubble_chart Modern Application

It is currently used for summerheat stroke, infantile summer heat disease, functional low-grade fever, and other febrile diseases presenting with dual deficiency of qi and yin. Additionally, it is also used for critical conditions such as heart failure and shock.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

1. Determination of Trace Elements "Chinese Patent Drug Research" 1986(8): 17, using atomic absorption spectrophotometer to determine trace elements in Pulse-Reinforcing Powder, the three herbs contain the highest amount of iron; especially Schisandra Fruit; followed by manganese content, also highest in Schisandra Fruit, nickel is relatively abundant in Ophiopogon Tuber, copper and chromium are also higher in Schisandra Fruit.
2. Enhancing Myocardial Tolerance to Hypoxia "Chinese Medical Journal" 1974(4): 246, experimental results from electrocardiogram and histochemical methods show that Pulse-Reinforcing Powder can enhance myocardial tolerance to hypoxia, enabling ischemic myocardium to work in the most economical way, prolonging the survival time of myocardium, which may be related to improving the anabolic metabolism and ion transport system of ischemic myocardium, reducing the consumption of oxygen and energy by myocardium, thus this formula has a special "cardiotonic effect" for cardiac resuscitation.
3. Improving Microcirculation "Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine" 1984(12): 36, Pulse-Reinforcing Powder injection can improve experimental microcirculation disorders caused by high molecular dextran, and can block the occurrence of disseminated intravascular coagulation, thus providing experimental pharmacological basis for clinical treatment of coronary heart disease, heart colicky pain, myocardial infarction and other diseases.