Mai Men Dong, Ophiopogon root - 4 oz.

SKU	FES953-4
Brand	Far East Summit Single Herb Liquid Extracts
Unit Size	4 oz.
Potency	8:1
Contraindications	Use with caution in cases with high fever and irritability, where the pathogenic influence remains in the exterior, and the qi and yin have yet to be affected. Contraindicated in cases with dampness, or Lung atrophy due to cold from deficiency. - Bensky
Chinese Symptomology	Coughing and spitting of saliva, wheezing, shortness of breath, a dry and uncomfortable sensation in the throat, a dry mouth. - Bensky
Western Symptomology	Gastritis, peptic ulcer, esophageal reflux, acute or chronic pharyngitis, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis.
Actions	Benefits the Stomach, generates fluids, and directs rebellious qi downward.
Pattern	Heat from deficiency of the Stomach.
Channels Entered	Stomach
Tongue	Dry, red tongue with little coating
Pulse	Deficient and rapid pulse.
Chinese name	Mai Men Dong
English name	Ophiopogonis Tuber; Ophiopogon japonicus

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Description	"Following the classical precepts of moistening dryness and tonifying the 'mother' for deficiency, the focus of this formula is primarily to moisten and nourish the Stomach yin, and only secondarily to direct the rebellious qi downward." - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica*