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Pin Yin: mai men dong-
Botanical family: Liliaceae
Botanical name: 1, Ophiopogon japonicus Ker-Gawl.; 2, Liriope spicata Lour.; 3, L. platyphylla Wang et Tang; 4, L. minor (Maxim) Mak
Primary action: Supplement Yin
Secondary actions:
Drain-Lubricate
Temperature: cool
Taste: sweet, slightly bitter
Entering Channel: Ht, Lu, St
Actions:
Nourishes Yin and clears Heat.
Moistens Lungs and Stops coughing.
Moistens Intestines and alleviates constipation.
(See
Lung Yin Vacuity
;
Heart Yin Vacuity
;
Stomach Yin Vacuity
;
Large Intestine Dryness
.)
Dosage:
2-4 qian.
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