Mai dong - Ophiopogonis Radix

Ophiopogonis Radix
[ mai dong ]
Chinese herbal medicine
Other names: Ophiopogonis Radix, Ophiopogonis radix, Ophiopogonis radix
Main effects: nourishing the lungs and yin, benefiting the stomach and promoting fluid production, clearing the heart and relieving restlessness
Ophiopogonis is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine for nourishing yin and moistening dryness. It can nourish the lungs and relieve dry coughs, improve dry mouth and tongue, regulate restlessness and insomnia, and is often used to treat symptoms such as dry coughs with little sputum, dry throat, and night sweats. The root of this plant is used as a medicinal material. It mainly grows in warm and humid areas such as Sichuan, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu. Among them, Ophiopogonis produced in Mianyang, Sichuan and Cixi, Zhejiang are widely recognized for their full grains and high content of effective ingredients. Consult a professional physician before use.
Ophiopogonis is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold in nature. It enters the heart, lung, and stomach meridians.
Ophiopogon contains rich moisturizing ingredients, which can nourish yin fluid and replenish body fluid to nourish the lungs and stomach, clear the internal heat and relieve restlessness and insomnia, and improve constipation caused by dry intestines. It is suitable for lung and stomach yin deficiency (manifested as dry mouth and dry cough), poor sleep quality, dry stool, etc.
Modern research has found that Ophiopogon contains saponins (with anti-inflammatory effects), high isoflavones (antioxidant), as well as a variety of amino acids, trace elements, vitamin A-like substances and polysaccharides and other active ingredients.
Effects and Benefits
Ophiopogon can relieve dry cough and throat discomfort caused by dry lungs, improve thirst and indigestion caused by insufficient stomach fluid, and calm emotions, relieve panic, anxiety and insomnia symptoms. Its roots work by moisturizing the respiratory tract, promoting the secretion of digestive fluids and regulating emotions.
What are the main effects and clinical applications of Ophiopogon japonicus?
Ophiopogon japonicus is mainly used to treat the following three types of problems:
Lung problems
Treat dry cough, little sputum or blood in sputum, dry nose and sore throat caused by insufficient yin fluid in the lungs, often used in combination with Asparagus cochinchinensis; improve dry throat and sore throat, dry cough with little sputum or blood in sputum caused by dry lungs, often used in combination with Rehmannia glutinosa, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Fritillaria cirrhosa, etc. .
Stomach problems
Relieve dry mouth and tongue caused by damage to stomach fluid, often used with Radix Rehmanniae, Polygonatum odoratum, Adenophora scabra, etc. Treat severe thirst or diabetes-related thirst, often used with Radix Trichosanthis, Radix Pseudostellariae, Prunus mume, etc.; improve constipation caused by dry intestines after high fever, usually used in combination with Radix Rehmanniae and Scrophularia ningpoensis.
Emotional and sleep problems
Treat panic and insomnia caused by yin deficiency and internal heat, often used with Radix Rehmanniae, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Semen Platycladi, etc.; improve restlessness and insomnia after high fever, often used with Coptis chinensis, Radix Rehmanniae, Scrophularia ningpoensis, etc.