Classical Formula Glossary
Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang (Glehnia and Ophiopogonis Decoction) 沙蔘麥門冬湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Treat Dryness |
| Diagnosis | Stomach and Lung Yin deficiency, Dryness injuring Lungs and Stomach |
| Action | Clears and nourishes the Lungs and Stomach, generates fluids, moistens dryness |
| Indication | Dry throat, thirst, fever, hacking cough with scanty sputum. T: red with little coat; P: rapid, thin |
| Remarks | This formula is mild in nature and thus useful in pediatric practice; not appropriate for heat excess damaging body fluids |
| Ingredients |
Sha Shen (Bei) (Organic) (9 g) Mai Men Dong (tested) (9 g) Tian Hua Fen (tested) (4.5 g) Bai Bian Dou (4.5 g) Gan Cao (tested) (3 g) |
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