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Mai Men Dong Tang麥門冬湯

Ophiopogonis Decoction

También conocido comoDecoction of Ophiopogonis Root

Sustancias
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Composición

  • Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis10–70 g

    Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin, clears Deficiency Heat from the Stomach, generates Fluid in the Stomach and Lungs and moistens the Intestines.

    for chronic, dry cough due to Lung Yin Deficiency.
    • Zhi Ban Xia, Geng Mi
    Gan Cao, for Stomach Yin* Deficiency with hiccups and vomiting.
  • Ren ShenRx. Ginseng2–9 g

    Revives Qi and Yin and generates Fluids.

    • Mai Men Dong
    strongly tonifies Qi and nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin.
  • (Dang Shen)(Rx. Codonopsis)(6-27g)

    (Substitutes for Ren Shen when the digestive system is weak.)

  • Geng MiNonglutinous Rice5–20 g

    Tonifies Qi and generates Fluids.

    assists Stomach Qi and generates Fluids.
  • Da ZaoFr. Jujube2–12 g

    Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, nourishes Blood and harmonizes.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae2–6 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxins, moistens the Lungs and harmonizes.

  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum4.5–18 g

    Moves Stomach Qi, descends Qi and assists distribution of Stomach Qi to the Lungs.

    • Ren Shen
    for vomiting due to Stomach Deficiency.

Acciones

  • Supports healthy Stomach function
  • Produces Body Fluids
  • Directs Qi downward
  • Brings the Middle Jiao into harmony

Patrones que trata

  • An intense flare of Stomach Fire
  • Deficient Yin affecting the Stomach and Lung
  • Lung Atrophy, known as Wei Syndrome

Manifestaciones

  • A cough producing scant yellow phlegm
  • Frequent spitting of saliva
  • A wheezing sound in breathing
  • Breathlessness
  • An uncomfortable dryness felt in the throat
  • Hiccupping
  • Dryness of the mouth
  • A cough that brings up Phlegm which is hard to expel
  • A queasy, nauseated feeling
  • Reduced volume of urine
  • A hoarse voice
  • A sensation of thirst
  • Asthmatic breathing
  • Redness across the face
  • Heat sensation in the Five Soles
  • Episodes of vomiting
Cuerpo de la lengua
Red in color and dry in texture
Saburra
Sparse or completely absent
Pulso
Thin and rapid, or Deficient and rapid

Indicaciones

  • Cases of pertussis (whooping cough)
  • Collapse of lung tissue, known as pulmonary atelectasis
  • Episodes of pneumonia
  • Long-standing tracheitis
  • Pharyngitis in both its acute and chronic forms
  • Persistent, long-term laryngitis
  • Cancer of the esophagus
  • Tuberculosis affecting the pharynx
  • Diabetic disease
  • Cases of bronchiectasis
  • Reactive hyperplasia of lymphoid tissue
  • Pregnancy-related morning sickness
  • Coughing complaints
  • Cough arising from interstitial pneumonia
  • Head pain
  • Hiccupping episodes
  • Elevated blood glucose levels
  • Febrile states
  • Halitosis
  • Labored breathing
  • Pain affecting the lips
  • A hoarse quality to the voice
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Hardening of the arteries
  • Inflammation of the stomach lining
  • Gastritis marked by mucosal atrophy
  • Ulceration of the stomach or duodenum
  • Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus
  • Bronchitis, whether acute or chronic
  • Tuberculosis of the lungs
  • Cancer affecting the lungs
  • Asthmatic disease
  • Adverse effects following radiation therapy
  • Cramping pain in the stomach
  • The autoimmune disorder Sjogren's syndrome
  • Stomach pain, or gastralgia
  • Reduced urine output
  • Long-term obstructive lung disease
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • A feeling of physical weakness
  • Difficulty digesting food
  • Radiation treatment given for breast cancer

Modificaciones

Precauciones

  • Caution is advised when cough or hiccup arises from Wind-Cold or Heat.
  • Not to be used in the presence of Dampness.
  • Caution is warranted for high fever and irritability stemming from Exterior Heat.
  • Not to be used for Lung atrophy caused by Deficiency Cold.

Interacciones

  • Research has shown this formula effectively treats cough induced by enalapril.
  • Research has shown this formula effectively treats cough induced by capsaicin.