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Ophiopogon japonicus
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Ornamental and medicinal perennial of East Asia; root tubers used in TCM to nourish lung and stomach yin — one of the premier yin-tonifying herbs.
Ornamental and medicinal perennial of East Asia; root tubers used in TCM to nourish lung and stomach yin — one of the premier yin-tonifying herbs. Key active compounds include ophiopogonanone, ruscogenin, steroidal saponins.
ophiopogonanone, along with ruscogenin and steroidal saponins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Mai Men Dong. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Immunomodulatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antidiabetic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Cardioprotective
Lung and stomach yin deficiency in TCM
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Dry coughs and thirst
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Heart fire conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in major TCM formulas including Mai Men Dong Tang
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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