Tian Men Dong
天門冬 tiān mén dōng, "heavenly gate winter"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Sweet , Bitter		Dosage: 6-12g

	Cautions: Contraindicated in those with diarrhea from deficiency or cold.		Meridians: Lung , Kidney
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Consists of thick, full, compact, yellowish white, and translucent roots.
	Reference Source:		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas (7) dà zào wán (Great Creation Pill) gān lù yǐn (Sweet Dew Decoction) rén shēn huáng qí sǎn (Ginseng and Astragalus Powder) shēng tiě luò yǐn (Iron Filings Decoction) shí hú yè guāng wán (Dendrobium Pill for Night Vision) yuè huá wán (Moonlight Pill) zhèn gān xī fēng tāng (Sedate the Liver and Extinquish Wind Decoction)