Mai Men Dong Tang麥門冬湯
Ophiopogonis Decoction
También conocido comoDecoction of Ophiopogonis Root
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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
- Ren ShenRx. Ginseng2–9 g
Revives Qi and Yin and generates Fluids.
- Mai Men Dong
(Substitutes for Ren Shen when the digestive system is weak.)
Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, nourishes Blood and harmonizes.
Clears Heat, relieves toxins, moistens the Lungs and harmonizes.
Moves Stomach Qi, descends Qi and assists distribution of Stomach Qi to the Lungs.
- Ren Shen
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
For pronounced Yin Deficiency accompanied by depleted Body Fluids
- +Sha Shen
- +Yu Zhu
- +Shi Gao
- +Dan Zhu Ye
For a severe, persistent cough
For thirst combined with irritability
- +Shi Gao
- +Zhi Mu
For a burning sensation in the epigastrium or dry heaving, arising from Stomach Yin Deficiency
For persistent nausea and vomiting stemming from Stomach Yin Deficiency
For gastritis arising from Stomach Yin Deficiency combined with disharmony between the Liver and Stomach
For gastritis from Stomach Yin Deficiency together with Deficiency Cold affecting the Spleen and Stomach
- +Li Zhong Tangfórmula
For gastritis rooted in Stomach Yin Deficiency accompanied by Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Cold
For a concurrent digestive disturbance
For Heat affecting both the Lung and the Blood
- +Shi Gao
- +Zhi Mu
For a severe, hacking-type cough
For the condition of emphysema
- +Dan Zhu Ye
- +Shi Gao
For an ulcer of the stomach
For marked depletion of the Body Fluids
For Fire flaring in the Stomach
For asthma caused by pronounced Yin Deficiency together with Phlegm Obstruction
For pronounced asthma arising from Yin Deficiency combined with Phlegm Obstruction
For nausea and vomiting accompanied by dry stools
For nausea and vomiting occurring with pronounced Yin Deficiency
For nausea and vomiting where mild Deficiency Heat signs are present
For nausea and vomiting together with pain in the epigastrium
For nausea and vomiting accompanied by reduced stomach acidity
For nausea and vomiting where Helicobacter pylori is present
For nausea and vomiting with Deficiency of either Kidney or Liver Yin
For a peptic ulcer accompanied by severe hiccupping
For a peptic ulcer together with constipation
For fever that appears in the afternoon
For a flare of Stomach Fire
For marked depletion of the Fluids
For oral adverse effects from radiation therapy featuring Dryness that intensifies at night, along with irritability, a dry tongue, and a rapid pulse
For sickness associated with pregnancy
For gastritis from Stomach Yin Deficiency where both Cold and Heat are present
For coughs of a drier nature
For productive coughs bringing up thick mucus
- +Zhe Bei Mu
- +Sang Bai Pi
- +Zhu Ru
For asthmatic conditions
For elevated blood pressure combined with arteriosclerosis
For damage to Qi and Yin caused by lingering pathogens in the late stages of febrile disease
- −Da Zao
- +Dan Zhu Ye
- +Shi Gao
For tidal-type fever
For an intense, severe cough
For asthma stemming from Yin Deficiency combined with Phlegm Obstruction
For asthma arising from Kidney Yin Deficiency together with Phlegm Obstruction
For nausea and vomiting where the Body Fluids are severely depleted
For nausea and vomiting that occurs frequently
For nausea and vomiting accompanied by dry stools or constipation
For nausea and vomiting together with acid reflux and heartburn
For nausea and vomiting where the gastric mucosa has atrophied
For nausea and vomiting with stagnant Qi
For nausea and vomiting accompanied by Qi Stagnation
For a peptic ulcer with vomiting caused by Depressive Heat
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.