Mu Li San
Oyster Shell Formula
Ingredients of Mu Li San
| Calcined Oyster shell | Duan Mu Li | 25% |
| Astragali root | Huang Qi | 25% |
| * Ephedrae root (not available) | Ma Huang Gen | --- |
| * Fossil bone (LONG GU) | Long Gu | 25% |
| Wheat berries |
Fu Xiao Mai | 25% |
* MA HUANG is unavailable. Omit or replace with LONG GU
Uses for Mu Li San
- Spontaneous sweating due to Qi Deficiency
- Night sweats due to Yin Deficiency
- Sweating due to Qi and Yin Deficiency
Side Effects of Mu Li San
- Contraindicated for those with sweating from Depletion of Yin or Yang
Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended. Best to start a TeleConsult or E-Mail Consultation
Dosage of Mu Li San
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-quarts of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Hai Piao Xiao, Mu Li, and Long Gu should be pre-boiled for 30-60 minutes
Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.
Information is for educational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your health care provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease
* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?
- PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
- WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
- TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
- SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
- SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
- GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)