Mài Mén Dōng Tāng

Question 1

Herbs

Answer 1

Mài Mén Dōng
Rén Shēn
Jīng Mĭ
Dà Zăo
Gān Căo
Zhì Bàn Xià

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

Benefits the Stomach, generates fluids, and directs rebellious qi downward

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing up of phlegm that is difficult to expectorate, or spitting of saliva, a dry and uncomfortable sensation in the throat, dry mouth, heat of the palms and soles, a dry red tongue with little coating, and a deficient, rapid pulse.

Question 4

Chiefs

Answer 4

Mài Mén Dōng: clears heat from deficiency from the Stomach and generates fluids in the Stomach and Lungs

Question 5

Deputies

Answer 5

Rén Shēn: augments the qi, generates fluids, and revives the qi and yin

Question 6

Assistants

Answer 6

• Jīng Mĭ, Dà Zăo, Gān Căo: work synergistically with chief and deputy to assist Stomach qi and generate fluids
• Zhì Bàn Xià: facilitates the flow of Stomach qi and directs the qi downward; acrid and dispersing –> assist in distribution of nourishment from the middle to upper burner, and redirect the qi –> facilitating replenishment of fluids in the Lungs

Question 7

Cautions and Contraindications

Answer 7

Caution in cases with high fever and irritability, where the pathogenic factor remains in the exterior, and the qi and yin have yet to be affected.
Contraindicated with dampness or Lung atrophy due to cold from deficiency.

Question 8

Diagnostic Pattern

Answer 8

This is a form of Lung atrophy (Fei Wei).