
ophiopogon
麦门冬mài mén dōng · Ophiopogon japonicus
Category
tonify Yin
Nature
cool
Taste
sweet, bitter
Meridians
Lung, Heart, Stomach
Dosage
6–12 g
in broth
Functions
nourishes the yin of the lungs, moisturizes dryness nourishes the stomach's yin, generates body fluids clears the heat from the heart, calms
Indications
dry cough, dry throat thirst, dry mouth Anxiety and insomnia associated with heart heat
Contraindications
cough caused by dampness or cold loose stools
Notes
It gently nourishes the yin of the lungs, stomach, and heart, alleviating dryness and promoting the production of body fluids; it helps relieve dry cough and thirst. Family: Asparagus family (Asparagaceae) Part used: root tuber Active constituents: steroidal saponins, polysaccharides
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.