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The top herbs in Fu Zi Tang are Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu) and Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Warms the Meridians. Assists the Yang. Dispels Cold. Transforms Dampness.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp' of which cardiac disease is a symptom.
Source date: 16th century
Number of ingredients: 14 herbs
Key actions: Nutritive tonic: Nourishes Yin, Blood and Vital Essence of the Heart and Kidney. Clears away pathogenic Heat, clears Deficient Heat. Sedative.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Yin and Blood Deficiency' of which cardiac disease is a symptom.
The top herbs in Sheng Mai San are Ginseng (Ren Shen), Dwarf Lilyturf Roots (Mai Dong) and Schisandra Berries (Wu Wei Zi)
Source date: Yuan Dynasty
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Augments Qi. Supplies the Yin. Stops excessive sweating. Generates Body Fluids.
Sheng Mai San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of congestive heart disease
Generalized body pain Aching bones and joints Cold extremities Irritability Palpitations with anxiety Fatigue Insomnia with very restless sleep Inability to think or concentrate for even short periods of time Forgetfulness Dry stools