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Tian Men Dong / Asparagus Tuber
Tian Men Dong
Taste: Sweet, Bitter • Temperature: Very Cold • Category: Tonic • Sub Category: Tonify Yin

Dosage

6-15g

Actions

1. Nourishes the Kidney yin & clears Lung heat: for yin deficiency with heat signs in the upper burner, typically dryness of the mouth. Also for dry Lung patterns with such signs as dry mouth & thick or blood-streaked sputum that is difficult to expectorate.

2. Moistens the Lungs, nourishes the Kidneys, & generates fluids: for lung & Kidney yin deficiency, especially wasting & thirsting disorder & consumption with low-grade afternoon fever. Also for constipation due to dry Intestines.

Meridians

Kidney, Lung

Cautions

Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the Spleen & Stomach with loss of appetite & diarrhea. Also contraindicated for wind-cold cough.