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Ophiopogonis Decoction

Pin Yin: Mai Men Dong Tang

Category: Enrich Yin and moisten Dryness

Actions:
   Benefits Stomach Qi and Yin, and generates Fluids, relieves coughing and wheezing;
  ---used for Vacuity of Yin and Qi of the Stomach and Lungs, with coughing and wheezing; may also be used for belching and nausea due to Stomach Yin Vacuity.
   (See Lung Yin Vacuity; Stomach Yin Vacuity .)

Medicinals

Dosages (Qian)

Ophiopogonis, Tuber [mai men dong]

5-6

Ginseng, Rx [ren shen]

Oryzae, S [jing mi]

3-5

Zizyphi Jujubae, Fr [da zao]

Glycyrrhizae, Rx [gan cao]

Pinelliae, Rz [ban xia]

1.5-3

Associated Modern Diseases: gastritis, peptic ulcer, esophageal reflux, pharyngitis, chronic brochitis, pulmonary tuberculosis.

Formulas with similar or subset of ingredients: Lophatherum and Gypsum Decoction [Zhu Ye Shi GaoTang]; Generate the Pulse Powder [ShengMai San].

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