Ophiopogon and Sesame Seed Decoction

Ophiopogon and Sesame Seed Decoction,For malaria that has injured the stomach yin, manifesting as neither hunger nor satiety, difficulty with bowel movements, and tidal fevers; where eating further exacerbates the restlessness and fever, and body fluids have not been restored.

Formulas Name : Ophiopogon and Sesame Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 麦冬麻仁汤

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon (with core) 5 qian, fire hemp seeds 4 qian, raw white peony root 4 qian, Polygonum multiflorum 3 qian, dried black plum pulp 2 qian, Anemarrhena rhizome 2 qian.

Source

From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.

Benefits

For malaria that has injured the stomach yin, manifesting as neither hunger nor satiety, difficulty with bowel movements, and tidal fevers; where eating further exacerbates the restlessness and fever, and body fluids have not been restored.

Instructions for Use

Add 8 cups of water; boil down to 3 cups; take in 3 divided doses while warm.

Ophiopogon and Sesame Seed Decoction,From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.,For malaria that has injured the stomach yin, manifesting as neither hunger nor satiety, difficulty with bowel movements, and tidal fevers; where eating further exacerbates the restlessness and fever, and body fluids have not been restored.

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