What it is
Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga), also known as Black Cohosh root, is a TCM supplement formulated to bolster immune resilience. It is presented as a single-ingredient option for targeted immune support.
Supplement · Immune Advanced Protocols
Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
frequent infectionslow-immunityslow-recovery immune systemlymphatic systemlungs
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How it works
Sheng Ma primarily influences the immune and lymphatic systems. Its effects on immune resilience are dose-dependent and typically become measurable within 2-6 weeks of consistent use.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address frequent infections, low immunity, slow recovery. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
How long does it take to see results?
Immune resilience effects are typically measurable within 2-6 weeks of consistent daily dosing.
Can Sheng Ma be taken with other supplements?
Yes, it can be layered into broader protocols. Consult a healthcare provider if you are on prescription medications.
What are the primary benefits of Sheng Ma?
It is used to support immune resilience, lift Qi, and address certain types of rashes.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for immune resilience
From the blog
Editorial notes
SacredBod's longer take on Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
About Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga)
Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) is a immune advanced protocols supplement used to support immune resilience. Black cohosh root for lifting qi and rashes. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the immune system, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 2-6 weeks for immune resilience. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for immune resilience. Black cohosh root for lifting qi and rashes. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 2-6 weeks for immune resilience, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address frequent infections, low immunity, slow recovery. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Immune Advanced Protocols category, Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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