Formula

Mai Men Dong Tang

Ophiopogon Combination | 麦门冬汤

Also known as:

Ophiopogon formula , Dwarf lilyturf Decoction , Ophiopogonis Decoction

Mai Men Dong Tang

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Benefits the Stomach, Generates Body Fluids, Descends Qi, Harmonizes the Middle Burner

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Formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness

Key Ingredients

Mai Dong

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Ingredients in Mai Men Dong Tang

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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Mai Men Dong Tang
Mai Dong clears Heat caused due to Stomach Deficiency and generates Body Fluids in the Stomach and Lungs. It is very useful in treating Lung atrophy. Together with Ginseng it is an especially powerful combination to rise the Qi and Yin in the Lungs and Stomach.
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Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Mai Men Dong Tang
Ren Shen tonifies Qi, generates Body Fluids, and rises the Qi as well as Yin. With Mai Men Dong (Dwarf lilyturf) it makes an especially powerful combination to rise the Qi and Yin in the Lungs and Stomach.
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Jing Mi
Jing Mi

Rice sprouts

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Seed kernels
Role in Mai Men Dong Tang
In general Jing Mi's main actions are as follows: "Replenishes Qi and tonifies the Spleen and Stomach. Eliminates thirst. Stops diarrhea."

In the context of Mai Men Dong Tang, it is used because it work closely with the king and deputy herbs to tonify the Stomach Qi and generate Body Fluids.
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Da Zao
Da Zao

Jujube dates

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Mai Men Dong Tang
In general Da Zao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi. Tonifies the Blood. Calms the Shen (spirit). Moderates the actions of other herbs in formula."

In the context of Mai Men Dong Tang, it is used because it work closely with the king and deputy herbs to tonify the Stomach Qi and generate Body Fluids.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Mai Men Dong Tang
Gan Cao it has a relatively strong action in tonifying the Stomach. It can also improves the throat issue often encountered by patients who suffer from the patterns solved by this formula.
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Ban Xia
Ban Xia

Crow-dipper rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome and tuber
Role in Mai Men Dong Tang
Ban Xia facilitates the Stomach Qi flow and guides the Qi downward. The warm, acrid, drying nature of this herb is moderated by the moistening herbs in the formula and by its relatively low dosage. In fact, adding a small amount of this acrid, dispersing herb to the formula will assist in the distribution of nourishment from the Middle Burner to the Upper Burner, and redirect the Qi, thereby facilitating the replenishment of Body Fluids in the Lungs.
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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Clinically, this formula is commonly used to treat chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, chronic pharyngitis, pneumoconiosis, and pulmonary tuberculosis in cases of Lung and Stomach Yin Deficiency with upward rebellious of Qi and Fire. It is also used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic atrophic gastritis, and pregnancy-induced vomiting in cases of Stomach Yin Deficiency with Rebellious Qi and vomiting.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness

Main Actions

  • Nourishes the Stomach
  • Generates Body Fluids
  • Directs Rebellious Qi downward

Formula Origin

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (220 AD)

Formula Description

Mai Men Dong Tang is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Dwarf Lilyturf Roots (Mai Dong) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes the Stomach and 2) generates Body Fluids.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Mai Men Dong Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Lung Yin Deficiency, Stomach Yin Deficiency or Stomach Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as morning sickness, lung atrophy or laryngitis for instance.