Mai Men Dong Granules (3:1)

Ophiopogon benefits the Stomach, generates fluids, and directs rebellious qi downward.

Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin, and stops coughing

Lung Yin Deficiency with a hacking, dry cough or a cough with thick, difficult to expectorate sputum, or hemoptysis
Pathogenic Warm-Dryness
Dryness that has transformed into Fire
Nourishes Stomach Yin and generates Fluids

Stomach Yin Deficiency with dry mouth and tongue
Moistens the Intestines

Constipation, dry mouth, and irritability resulting from febrile disease or Yin Deficiency
Clears the Heart and eliminates irritability

Ying Stage Heat with fever and irritability, which is worse at night
Yin Deficiency with fever and irritability, which is worse at night
"Following the classical precepts of moistening dryness and tonifying the 'mother' for deficiency, the focus of this formula is primarily to moisten and nourish the Stomach yin, and only secondarily to direct the rebellious qi downward." - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica