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1104 麥門冬湯 (Mai Men Dong Tang)

 

Ophiopogon Combination

 

Ophiopogonis Decoction

 

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【Formulation】

Chinese Name	Pharmaceutical name	Pin Yin Name	English Name
麥門冬	Radix Ophiopogonis	Mai Men Dong	Ophiopogon
人參	Radix Ginseng	Ren Shen	Ginseng
制半夏	Rhizoma Pinelliae praeparatum	Zhi Ban Xia	Pinellia
炙甘草	Radix Glycyrrhizae praeparata cum melle	Zhi Gan Cao	Baked Licorice
大棗	Fructus Jujubae	Da Zao	Jujube
粳米	Semen Oryzae	Jing Mi	Oryza

            

【Classic Literature Reference】

Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Chamber, 206).

Compiler: Zhang, Zhong-jingo

 

【Indications】

Traditional:

1.       Lung yin deficiency marked by cough, flushing-up, spitting of saliva, dry mouth and throat, a heat sensation in the palm and feet, a red tongue with little coating, and a deficient and rapid pulse.

2.       Stomach yin deficiency marked by nausea, vomiting, thirst, dry throat, a red tongue with little coating, and a deficient and rapid pulse.

Modern:

Upper respiratory tract infection, nonspecific pneumonia, laryngopharyngitis, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, gastritis, peptic ulcer, morning sickness, pertussis, tuberculosis of the pharynx, pulmonary tuberculosis, hoarseness or loss of voice, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis.^2-5

 

 

 

Pattern of Lung / Stomach Yin Deficiency

 

 

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