Mai Men Dong Tang
麥門冬湯 (麦门冬汤) mài mén dōng tāng, "Ophiopogonis Decoction"

Translated Name: Ophiopogonis Decoction

Category:

Formulas that Treat Dryness,

Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness

Decoction

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Components (6):

	Herb	Common Name	Quantity	Unit
麥門冬	Mai Men Dong	ophiopogon tuber	60	grams
人蔘	Ren Shen	ginseng root	6	grams
半夏	Ban Xia	pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber	9	grams
大棗	Da Zao	jujube, Chinese date	12	pieces
甘草	Gan Cao	licorice root	4	grams
粳米	Geng Mi	hulled or husked, uncooked non-glutinous rice	6	grams

	Tongue: Dry, red tongue with little coating		Pulse: Rate: Rapid (Quick, Fast) Qualities: Deficient (Xu, Weak, Empty)
	Cautions: Use with caution in cases with high fever and irritability, where the pathogenic influence remains in the exterior and the qi and yin have yet to be affected. Contraindicated in cases with dampness or Lung atrophy due to cold from deficiency.		Reference Source: Golden Cabinet
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