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OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS

Mai Men Dong OPIOPOGON TUBER

This herb tonifies the yin, and it therefore moistens and nourishes fluid. Any of the major organs may suffer from a Yin Deficiency, so Mai Men Dong is an important herb for their revitalization.

HOW TO USE

Mai Men Dong particularly strengthens the yin in the Upper part of the body, so it is good after febrile illness when the mouth is parched, and there is severe thirst or recurring fever. It is used for an irregular pulse and palpitations from the same causes of injury to the fluids or Blood. It is particularly for a dry cough, with or without mucus, and for Stomach Yin Deficiency, which includes stomach aches, “dry” vomiting, and a shiny tongue with little coating. It is also for diabetes, as well as being used to brighten vision and strengthen the lower back. Like Tu Su Zi, it is added to prescriptions to moisten, but only in Yin-Deficient patterns.

PROPERTIES Sweet, Bitter, slightly Cold

CHANNELS Lung, Stomach, Heart

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Moistens the Lungs and stops coughing.

 Tonifies the Stomach yin and generates fluid.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated in case of deficiency without Heat signs. Like all tonifying yin herbs, it aids Dampness and should therefore not be used for cold, phlegmy coughing or Deficient Spleen with loose stools or a thick, greasy tongue coating.