Chinese: Mai Men Dong Tang
English: Ophiopogon Decoction
Source: Jinguiyaolue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet)
Pulse: fine, rapid, weak
Tongue: red dry body, scanty fur
Abdomen: medium abdominal wall strength, shinkahiko
Indications: This herbal formula has been used for patients with following health conditions and symptoms:
- Shortness of breath
- Asthma
- Cough
- Laryngitis
- Dry mouth
- Dry throat
- Hoarse voice
- Belching
- Hiccups
- Vomiting
- Gastritis
There are many other health conditions that may respond well to this herbal formula, in particular patients exhibiting indicative traditional diagnostic signs and symptoms.
