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Mai Wei Di Huang Wan (麥味地黃丸, Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan) is Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with Mai Men Dong and Wu Wei Zi added; it nourishes the Lung and Kidney yin and astringes the Lung qi.
English Name
Ophiopogon, Schisandra and Rehmannia Pill
Classical Source
Yi Ji, 1736
Ingredients
- Liu Wei Di Huang Wan base plus Mai Men Dong & Wu Wei Zi
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes the Lung and Kidney yin
- Astringes the Lung and calms wheezing
Indications
Lung-Kidney yin deficiency: a chronic dry cough or wheezing, shortness of breath, night sweats, a dry mouth, and sore weak lower back.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with little coat. Pulse: thin and rapid.
Modifications
With marked Lung dryness, add Sha Shen.
Cautions & Contraindications
Cloying; use with caution in Spleen deficiency and damp-phlegm cough.
