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Xu, Yin - LU
and ST |
Mai Men Dong
Tang |
|
Ophiopogon Decoction
Function: nourishes LU and ST Yin,
generates fluids, directs rebel Qi downwards
Composition:
|
|
Mai Men Dong
|
Tuber ophiopogonis
japonici
|
15-18g
|
|
|
Ren Shen
|
Radix ginseng
|
6g
|
|
|
Geng Mi
|
Non-glutinous rice
|
9-15g
|
|
|
Da Zao
|
Fructus ziziyphi jujubae
|
12 pieces
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|
|
Gan Cao
|
Radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis
|
6g
|
|
|
Ban Xia
|
Rhizoma pinelliae
ternatae
|
4.5-9g
|
Indications: ST
yin deficiency starts to produce heat which then scorches the LU
Yin (mother son relationship). This results in cough and spitting
scanty saliva, wheezing, shortness of breath, dry mouth, throat,
lips, cankers, bad breath, some acid reflux, gastritis, & chronic
bronchitis patterns. T: red with scanty coat; P: thin rapid.
Reference:
Jin Gui Yao Lue
