HERBS

NameHuang Da Dou (Soybean)The Effect of Huang Da DouPropertySweet, neutral; spleen and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen, soothe the stomach and spleen, moisten dryness and induce diuresis.IndicationsMalnutrition, sores and boils, traumatic bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal

NameTian Gua Zi (Muskmelon Seed)The Effect of Muskmelon SeedPropertySweet, cold; lung, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear lung-fire and moisten the intestines, dissipate stasis and expel pus, heal the wound and alleviate pain.IndicationsCough due to lung heat, constipation, t

NameHuang Da Dou (Soybean)The Effect of 黄大豆PropertySweet, neutral; spleen and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen, soothe the stomach and spleen, moisten dryness and induce diuresis.IndicationsMalnutrition, sores and boils, traumatic bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal distensio

NameShui Dao Qing (Bambooleaf fig herb)The Effect of Shui Dao QingPropertySweet, bitter, warm.ActionsEliminate phlegm, relieve cough, expel wind and eliminate dampness, activate blood and resolve swelling, prevent abortion, promote the secretion of milk.IndicationsCough with chest pain, rheumatic ar

NameLi Ye (Pear Leaf)The Effect of Li YePropertyBitter, astringent, pungent, cool; lung, spleen and bladder meridians entered.ActionsSoothe the liver, harmonize the stomach, induce diuresis and remove toxicity.IndicationsInfantile hernia, edema, difficult urination, mushroom poisoning, cholera.Dosag

NameLi Ye (Pear Leaf)The Effect of 梨叶PropertyBitter, astringent, pungent, cool; lung, spleen and bladder meridians entered.ActionsSoothe the liver, harmonize the stomach, induce diuresis and remove toxicity.IndicationsInfantile hernia, edema, difficult urination, mushroom poisoning, cholera.Dosage a

NameDa Mai (Barley)The Effect of Da MaiPropertySweet, cool; spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, relax the intestines, induce diuresis.IndicationsDifficult urination, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal distension.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 30~6

NameZhu Ti Jia (Pig's toenail)The Effect of 猪蹄甲PropertySalt, slightly cold; stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsResolve phlegm, relieve asthma, remove toxicity and promote tissue regernation.IndicationsAnal fistula, hernia, periappendicular abscess, chiblain, favus of the scalp, ast

NameDa Mai (Barley)The Effect of 大麦PropertySweet, cool; spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, relax the intestines, induce diuresis.IndicationsDifficult urination, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal distension.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 30~60 g,

NameXing Ye (Leaf of Apricot)The Effect of Xing YePropertyPungent, bitter, slightly cool; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind and eliminate dampness, improve eyesight.IndicationsEdema, sores and boils, scrofula, skin itching, eye disease with excessive tears.Dosage and Administrati