Mai Men Dong

Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici

Properties: SWEET, BITTER - COLD
Dosage: 6-15g.
Meridian: HEART, LUNG, STOMACH

-moisten lungs –dry cough –coughing up blood
-augments stomach Yin
–generates fluid –dry tongue/mouth
-moistens intestines

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press