Mai Men Dong Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction)
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Dry red tongue with little coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Deficient rapid pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
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Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Modern dosage for Da Zao is 4 pieces.
Originally Appeared In:
- Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Heart
There are 6 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber)Quantity = 15-18 grams
Channels:
SP, ST, HT (LU)
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici
Chinese:
麦门冬
Tone Marks:
mài mén dōng
Alt Names:
Mai Dong, Cun Dong, Da Mai Dong
Translation:
Lush Winter Wheat
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Ginseng
Chinese:
人参
Tone Marks:
rén shēn
Translation:
Man root
Quantity = 9-15 grams
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Cool
Latin:
Oryzae Semen
Quantity = 12 pieces
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
Chinese:
大枣
Tone Marks:
dà zăo
Alt Names:
Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
Translation:
Big Date
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST)
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
甘草
Tone Marks:
gān căo
Alt Names:
Guo Lao
Translation:
Sweet Herb, Sweet Grass
Quantity = 4.5-9 grams
Photo Note:
Sheng Ban Xia Shown
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae
Chinese:
半夏
Tone Marks:
bàn xià
Translation:
Half Summer
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