Mai Wei Di Huang Wan 麦味地黄丸 - Ophiopogonis, Schisandra and Rehmannia
Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan
(Eight Immortal Pills for Longevity)
MAI WEI DI HUANG is a version of LIU WEI DI HUANG WAN, adding Ophiopogon (MAI MEN DONG) and Schisandra (WU WEI ZI) directing the action to the lungs. Also known as: Eight Immortals pills, Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan, Eight Immortal Pills for Longevity
also see Shen Clinic Dry Cough Pills
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MAI WEI DI HUANG WAN ingredients
| Tub Ophiopogonis | Mai Men Dong | 20% |
| Fr. Schisandrae | Wu Wei Zi | 5 |
| Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata | Shu Di Huang | 20 |
| Fr. Corni | Shan Zhu Yu | 10 |
| Rz. Dioscoreae | Shan Yao | 20 |
| Poria | Fu Ling | 10 |
| Cx. Moutan | Mu Dan Pi | 10 |
| Rz. Alismatis | Ze Xie | 5 |
MAI WEI DI HUANG WAN Safety and Side Effects
- Contraindicated during the early stages of cold, or during an acute infection.
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Use with caution in Spleen deficient patients with a tendency to loose stools.
- Contraindicated with Yang Deficiency .
Self-diagnosis and self treatment aren't recommended for chronic, recurring, long term, or serious conditions. To insure the best outcome for yourself and minimize the cost and chance of side effects, you are urged to find a local TCM practitioner or Start an E-mail Consultation here and now.
MAI WEI DI HUANG WAN Dosage
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2-quarts (or liters) of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid to keep too much water from evaporating. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
