Ophiopogonis, Schisandra and Rehmannia Decoction
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
MAI WEI DI HUANG uses and indications for use
- Nourishes Lung and Kidney YIN,
- Moistens Dryness
- Lung YIN due to Kidney deficiency
- Chronic dry cough
- Dry skin.
Mai Wei Di Huang Wan Side Effects and Precautions
CAUTION: Contraindicated during the early stages of cold, or during an acute infection. Use with caution in Spleen deficient patients with a tendency to loose stools.
MAI WEI DI HUANG Dosage
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach
Teapills: 8, 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 (50 grams) of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water for until 2 cups of medicine remain. 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.
MAI WEI DI HUANG Ingredients
|
Pharmaceutical Name
|
Pin Yin Name
|
Dosage
|
%
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| Ophiopogonis Tuber | Mai Men Dong | 6-15g | 20 |
| Schizandra Fruit | Wu Wei Zi | 1.5-9g | 15 |
| Cooked Rehmanniae Root | Shu Di Huang | 8-30g | 15 |
| Fr. Corni | Shan Zhu Yu | 4-20g | 10 |
| Rz. Dioscoreae | Shan Yao | 4-15g | 10 |
| Poria Mushrooms | Fu Ling | 3-15g | 10 |
| Moutan Bark | Mu Dan Pi | 3-15g | 10 |
| Water Plantain Seed | Ze Xie | 3-15g | 10 |
*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.