Giant Herbs & Tea
MMDT (Mai Men Dong Tang)
MMDT (Mai Men Dong Tang)
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Ophiopogon Decoction
Within this formula, Mai Men Dong nourishes the yin and engenders fluids of both the lungs and the stomach. In addition, it clears heat and transforms phlegm. Ren Shen supplements the qi and engenders fluids. Thus is supports both the qi and yin. Da Zao, and Gan Cao further supplement the qi and engender fluids, while Ban Xia transforms phlegm on the one hand and harmonizes the stomach on the other. This formula comes from Zhang Zhong-jings late Han dynasty Jin Kui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet).
English Name: Ophiopogon Decoction
Unit Size: 1oz
Actions: Bosts the stomach, engenders fluids, and downbears counterflow
Pattern: Lung yin vacuity; stomach yin vacuity
Chinese Symptomology: Signs & symptoms of lung yin vacuity include: * Cough with scanty, difficult-to-expectorate phlegm * Dry throat * A dry, red tongue with scanty fur * A fine, rapid pulseSigns & symptoms of stomach yin vacuity include: * Clamoring stomach * Dry mouth * Thirst * A dry, red tongue with scanty fur * A fine, rapid pulse
Ingredients
Mai men dong, ban xia, ren shen, gan cao, da zao, grain alcohol
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