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Shashen Maidong Tang

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NameThe Prescription of Shashen Maidong TangSourceWen Bing Tiao BianIngredientsSha Shen 9 g,Yu Zhu 6 g,Raw Gan Cao 3 g,Sang Ye 4.5 g,Mai Dong 9 g,Bian Dou 4.5 g,Tian Hua Fen 4.5 g.ExplanationMai Dong and Yu Zhu: Clearing heat and moistening dryness, nourishing the lung and stomach.Sha Shen: Clearing

Name

The Prescription of Shashen Maidong Tang

Source

Wen Bing Tiao Bian

Ingredients

Sha Shen 9 g,Yu Zhu 6 g,Raw Gan Cao 3 g,Sang Ye 4.5 g,Mai Dong 9 g,Bian Dou 4.5 g,Tian Hua Fen 4.5 g.

Explanation

Mai Dong and Yu Zhu: Clearing heat and moistening dryness, nourishing the lung and stomach.

Sha Shen: Clearing lung fire and tonifying lung yin.

Tian Hua Fen and Bian Dou: Clearing stomach fire and tonifying stomach fluid.

Raw Gan Cao: Purging fire and harmonizing the spleen and stomach.

Sang Ye: Dispersing wind-heat, clearing lung-heat and moistening the dryness.

The Effect of Shashen Maidong Tang

Effect

Clear heat and promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid, nourish yin and moisten the lung.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice. 

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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