Maimendong Soup is composed of Maimendong, Semenxia, Ginseng, Glycyrrhiza, round-grained rice and jujube.
Mai Men Dong Tang has the effect of moistening the lung and benefiting the stomach, lowering the rebellious Qi. It is mainly used in treating lung impotence with deficiency heat, which is characterized by coughing and salivating, shortness of breath and shortness of breath, and dryness of throat. Note that this formula should not be used if lung impotence is characterized by deficiency cold.
The formula emphasizes the use of Mai Men Dong (麦門冬) to nourish the yin of the lungs and stomach and clear the deficiency heat; ginseng and licorice to benefit qi and generate fluids (promoting the production of fluids by replenishing qi), and tonifying the spleen and lungs; round-grained rice and jujubes to benefit the stomach qi and nourish the stomach yin; Pinellia japonica (半夏) to reduce rebelliousness and lower the qi; and glycyrrhiza glabra (甘草) to moisten the lungs and benefit the throat, as well as to harmonize the various medicines (harmonizing the properties of different herbs).
If you are not feeling well, you should be treated under the guidance of a doctor and should not use medication on your own to avoid aggravation of your condition.