Sheng Ma

Rhizoma Cimicifugae

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga) Rhizome

Exterior-Releasing

About this herb

A rhizome used to lift and vent Qi upward and outward, especially in formulas for prolapse or sunken Qi.

PinyinSheng Ma

Chinese升麻

Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Cimicifugae

EnglishBlack Cohosh (Cimicifuga) Rhizome

CategoryExterior-Releasing

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