Ophiopogonis Decoction
Stomach Fire Blazing This educational formula record links its documented ingredients and traditional context; it is not a prescribing recommendation.
Key reference facts
- Formula type
- classical
- Actions
- Benefits the Stomach; Generates Fluids; Descends Qi; Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Pattern terms
- Stomach Fire Blazing; Stomach and Lung Yin Deficiency; Lung Wei Syndrome (atrophy)
- Safety note
- CONTRAINDICATIONS Use with caution for those with cough or hiccup due to Wind-Cold or Heat. Contraindicated for those with Dampness. Use with caution for those with high fever and irritability due to Exterior Heat. Contraindicated for those with Lung atrophy due to Deficiency Cold. HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS This formula was found to be effective in treating enalapril-induced cough. This formula was found to be effective in treating capsaicinl-induced cough.
Related library records
Source reference: American Dragon ยท Ophiopogonis Decoction