Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng (沙参麦冬汤, Glehnia and Ophiopogon Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Běi Shā Shēn and Mài Dōng as chief herbs. It contains Běi Shā Shēn, Mài Dōng, Yù Zhú, Tiān Huā Fěn, Sāng Yè, Biǎn Dòu and Gān Cǎo. Actions: clears and nourishes Lung and Stomach; generates fluids.
| Pinyin | Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng (Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 沙参麦冬汤 |
| English | Glehnia and Ophiopogon Decoction |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Běi Shā Shēn, Mài Dōng |
| Tongue | Red, dry, little coat |
| Pulse | Thin, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Běi Shā Shēn | 9g |
| Mài Dōng | 9g |
| Yù Zhú | 6g |
| Tiān Huā Fěn | 4.5g |
| Sāng Yè | 4.5g |
| Biǎn Dòu | 4.5g |
| Gān Cǎo | 3g |
Actions
Clears and nourishes Lung and Stomach; generates fluids
Indications
Post-febrile dryness injuring Lung and Stomach Yin: dry cough, dry throat, thirst, loss of appetite
Test yourself
What herbs are in Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng?
Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng contains Běi Shā Shēn 9g, Mài Dōng 9g, Yù Zhú 6g, Tiān Huā Fěn 4.5g, Sāng Yè 4.5g, Biǎn Dòu 4.5g and Gān Cǎo 3g.
What is Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng used for?
Post-febrile dryness injuring Lung and Stomach Yin: dry cough, dry throat, thirst, loss of appetite.
What are the actions of Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng?
Clears and nourishes Lung and Stomach; generates fluids.
What tongue and pulse go with Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng?
Tongue: Red, dry, little coat. Pulse: Thin, rapid.
Use Shā Shēn Mài Dōng Tāng in a case
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