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Ophiopogon C.
chinese formulae

definition

Ophiopogonis C. = Mai Men Dong Tang = "Ophiopogon Decoction"
sources: Bensky and Barolet, p. 165; Hsu, 1980, p. 537; Yeung, p. 159.
signs and symptoms: Spasmodic coughing, wheezing, hoarseness, dry throat and mouth, hiccoughs, facial flushing, dry skin.
tongue and pulse: Dry, red tongue with little coating, and deficient, rapid pulse.
indications: Lung Dryness. With the appropriate presentation, may be used in conditions conventionally diagnosed as acute or chronic pharyngitis, laryngitis, esophageal reflux, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pneumonia, pertussis, tuberculosis.
cautions and contraindications: Use with caution in cases with high fever and irritability. Contraindicated in cases with cough due to Wind, Cold or Heat.
ingredients: dosage for two days:
» 15 grams: ophiopogon (mai men dong), oryza (jing mi).
» 6 grams: pinellia (ban xia).
» 3 grams: ginseng (ren shen), licorice (gan cao), jujube (da zao).
modifications:
» for tidal fever, add stellaria (yin chai hu) and lycium bark (di gu pi).
» for severe cough, add fritillaria cirrhosa (chuan bei mu) and trichosanthes seed (gua lou ren).
» for Stomach Yin Xu (Deficiency), add dendrobium (shi hu) and trichosanthes root (tian hua fen).


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