Mai Men Yang Yin Tang
Star麦门养阴汤 (Ophiopogonis Decoction to Nourish the Yin)
Source: Guang An Men Yi Yuan (1990)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Mai Men Yang Yin Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction to Nourish the Yin), from the Guang An Men Yi Yuan (Guang An Men Hospital) — a variation of Mai Men Dong Tang.
Actions: Nourishes Lung and Stomach yin; Replenishes body fluids; Harmonizes the middle jiao.
Presentation: Chronic consumptive disorders with dryness and yin/fluid deficiency of Lung and Stomach: thirst, dry mouth, non-productive cough, constipation, dry stools.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1045.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mai Men Dong
as printed: Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Tian Men Dong
as printed: Tian Dong (Radix Asparagi)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bei Sha Shen
as printed: Bei Sha Shen (Radix Glehniae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Nan Sha Shen
as printed: Nan Sha Shen (Radix Adenophorae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bai He
as printed: Bai He (Bulbus Lilii)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Xi Yang Shen
as printed: Xi Yang Shen (Radix Panacis Quinquefolii)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Jing Mi
as printed: Geng Mi (Semen Oryzae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Da Zao
as printed: Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
|
g | — | — |
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