Ming Dang Shen
明黨參 míng dǎng shēn, "bright group root"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Slightly Bitter , Sweet		Dosage: 4.5-12g

	Cautions: Inappropriate for those with Spleen and Stomach Weakness and Deficiency. Contraindicated during Pregnancy avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Lung , Liver
	Preparation: • Ginger juice		Quality: Good quality - long, thin (7-8mm), uniform roots, with a light and glossy surface and a hard, solid texture
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Changii Radix

Botanical: Changium Smyrnioides Wolff

Japanese: myōtōjin

Korean: myeongdangsam

Common: changium root

Temperature: Cool

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Moistens the Lungs and Transforms phlegm add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Nourishes the Stomach and Harmonizes the middle add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Cough due to Lung heat damaging the yin add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Sputum that is difficult to expectorate add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Damaged Stomach fluids in the aftermath of a febrile disease add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Reduced appetite add comment

Ming Dang Shen明黨參 míng dǎng shēn, "bright group root"