Can patients with mammary hyperplasia take Ophiopogon japonicus (McDoor)?

Whether patients with mammary hyperplasia can take Ophiopogon japonicus (McDoor) depends on their specific physical constitution. If the patient has a Yin-deficient constitution, taking Ophiopogon under the guidance of a physician is usually acceptable. However, if the patient has a damp-heat constitution, taking Ophiopogon is not recommended. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Ophiopogon japonicus is slightly cold in nature and has the functions of nourishing Yin, promoting body fluid production, moistening the lungs, and clearing the heart. If a patient with mammary hyperplasia has a Yin-deficient constitution, such as symptoms of dry mouth and throat, tidal fever, night sweats, red tongue with little coating, or concurrent symptoms like dry cough and sore throat caused by lung or stomach Yin deficiency, appropriate use of Ophiopogon can nourish Yin and moisten dryness, helping to regulate the body's Yin-Yang balance and possibly providing some relief from symptoms.

However, for patients with mammary hyperplasia and a damp-heat constitution, symptoms often include fatigue, bitter taste in the mouth, sticky mouthfeel, yellow greasy tongue coating, and similar manifestations. The Yin-nourishing nature of Ophiopogon may easily promote dampness and phlegm production, potentially worsening damp-heat symptoms, leading to greater discomfort, and even possibly affecting the condition of mammary hyperplasia, intensifying breast distension and pain. Therefore, before considering the use of Ophiopogon, patients with mammary hyperplasia should consult professional TCM practitioners or physicians to make a comprehensive assessment based on individual constitution and condition, and should not take it blindly without medical advice.

In daily life, patients are advised to maintain good lifestyle habits and an optimistic mood, which also helps in the recovery from mammary hyperplasia.