Mài Wèi Dì Huáng Wán
Mài Wèi Dì Huáng Wán (麦味地黄丸, “Ophiopogon, Schisandra and Rehmannia Pill”) comes from Yi Bu Quan Lu (Qing Dynasty). Nourishes Kidney and Lung Yin, astringes the Lung.
Main action
Nourishes Kidney and Lung Yin, astringes the Lung
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan reinforced for the Lung. Mai Dong nourishes Lung Yin while Wu Wei Zi astringes to stop coughing and sweating.
Indications
- chronic dry cough
- Hemoptysis
- hoarse voice
- dry throat
- night sweats
- Tinnitus
- Low back pain
- Tongue
- Red, dry, little coating
- Pulse
- Fine and fast, weak in chi and cun
Composition
| Herb | Role | Dose | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shú Dì Huáng 熟地黄 | Emperor (君 jūn) | 24g | Nourishes Yin and Kidney Blood |
| Shān Yào 山药 | Minister (臣 chén) | 12g | Tones Spleen, Lung and Kidney |
| Shān Zhū Yú 山茱萸 | Minister (臣 chén) | 12g | Nourishes Liver and Kidney, astringes essence |
| Fú Líng 茯苓 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 9g | Strengthens Spleen |
| Zé Xiè 泽泻 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 9g | Drains heat and humidity |
| Mǔ Dān Pí 牡丹皮 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 9g | Cools Blood, drains heat void |
| Mài Dōng 麦冬 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Nourishes Lung and Heart Yin, generates fluids |
| Wǔ Wèi Zǐ 五味子 | Minister (臣 chén) | 6g | Astrige Lung, generates fluids, calms Mind |
The emperor–minister–assistant–envoy hierarchy (君臣佐使) describes the role of each herb in the formula.
Preparation
Pill: 8-9g, 2-3 times/day. Decoction: boil 35 min
Current uses being studied
- Chronic bronchitis
- Bronchial asthma with allergic component
- COPD
- Pulmonary tuberculosis
- Menopause with respiratory symptoms
Precautions
- Do not use if there is external wind-cold
- Avoid in diarrhea or Yang deficiency
Formulas must be prescribed by qualified professionals; they can interact with medications.
Profile
- Chinese name
- 麦味地黄丸
- English name
- Ophiopogon, Schisandra and Rehmannia Pill
- Source
- Yi Bu Quan Lu (Qing Dynasty)
- Dynasty
- Qing
- Category
- Nourish Yin
- Constitutions
- Yin Deficiency Constitution
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