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Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang

Glehnia & Ophiopogon Combination | 沙参麦门冬汤

Also known as:

Sha Shen Mai Men Tang , Glehnia and Ophiopogonis Decoction , Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang

Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang

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Clears and nourishes the Lungs and Stomach, Generates Body Fluids and moistens Dryness

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Formulas that disperse Dryness and moisten

Key Ingredients

Bei Sha Shen, Mai Dong, Sang Ye

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Ingredients in Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang

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Bei Sha Shen
Bei Sha Shen

Glehnia roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
Bei Sha Shen is cooling, sweet, and slightly bitter. Despite its moistening nature,it is thought to dredge the Lungs. It is thus ideally suited forconditions where the tonification of Lung Yin must be combined with the venting of pathogens to the Exterior.
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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 Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
Mai Dong is sweet and cooling and it enters both the Lungs and Stomach.It nourishes the Yin by generating Body Fluids by combining with Bai Sha Shen.
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Sang Ye
Sang Ye

Mulberry leaves

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried leaves
Role in Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
Sang Ye clears Dry-Heat because of its acrid, cooling nature. In combination with Sha Shen and Mai Men Dong, it vents the pathogenic Heat and expels the Dryness while enriching and nourishing the Body Fluids of the Lungs and Stomach.
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Yu Zhu
Yu Zhu

Angular solomon's seal roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
Yu Zhu nourishes the Yin and moistens Dryness. It enriches without causing any Stagnation. When Yu Zhu and Tian Hua Feng are used together, they support the chief herbs in generating Body Fluids and clearing internal Heat.
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Tian Hua Fen
Tian Hua Fen

Snake gourd roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
Tian Hua Fen clears Heat and generates Yang Body Fluids. When Yu Zhu and Tian Hua Feng are used together, they support the chief herbs in generating Body Fluids and clearing internal Heat.
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Bai Bian Dou
Bai Bian Dou

Hyacinth beans

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
Bai Bian Dou builds the Spleen and Stomach to assist the transportation and transformation. This herb is used here because damage to the Stomach Yin invariably affects the transportive and transforming functions of the Middle Burner and eventually damages the Spleen.
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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 Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang, it is used because it clears Heat and harmonizes the Middle Burner. It also regulates the functions of the other herbs.
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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

This formula treats Dryness that depletes the Yin Body Fluids of the Lungs and Stomach, manifesting as dry throat and thirst, dry cough with little phlegm, or accompanied by fever, and a red, dry tongue with a glossy appearance.

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 disperse Dryness and moisten

Main Actions

  • Clears and nourishes the Lungs and Stomach
  • Generates Body Fluids and moistens Dryness

Formula Origin

Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases (1798 AD )

Formula Description

Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang is a 7-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Glehnia Roots (Bei Sha Shen), Dwarf Lilyturf Roots (Mai Dong) and Mulberry Leaves (Sang Ye) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1798 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that disperse Dryness and moisten. Its main actions are: 1) clears and nourishes the Lungs and Stomach and 2) generates Body Fluids and moistens Dryness.

 

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 Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Stomach and Lung Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis or pulmonary tuberculosis for instance.