Sheng Ma

Properties:
Acrid
Sweet
Cool

Channels affected:
Lung
Spleen
Large Intestine
Stomach

Uses:
Releases the exterior, clears measles, eliminates toxins, raises Yang qi.

Contraindications:
To be used with caution in patients with Yin deficiency due to its ascending nature. Also to be used cautiously in patients whose measles have fully erupted and in patients with bleeding in the upper body.