HERBS

NameNing Meng Ye (Lemon Leaf)The Effect of 柠檬叶PropertyPungent, sweet, slightly warm; lung, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsResolve phlegm, relieve cough, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, check diarrhea.IndicationsCough with excessive phlegm, abdominal distension due to qi sta

NameJiu Zi Lian (Radix seu Herba Calanthes Puberulae)SourcesThe drug is the dried root or whole herb of Calanthe puberula Wall. ex Lindl. (Family Orchidaceae), growing under woods or on grassy slopes, and distributed in Anhui, Hunan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet of China.The Effect of Jiu Zi L

NameGuo Tan Long (Flabelate Maiden-hair Herb)SourcesThe drug is the dried entire herb of Adiantum flabellulatum L. (family Adiantaceae), growing in sunny acidic soils, and distributed in Middle-southern China, Southern China, Southwestern China and Fujian, Taiwan, Jiangxi and Zhejiang.The Effect of

NameHu Lu Ke (Gourd Shell)The Effect of Hu Lu KePropertySweet, neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsBarbiers, abdominal distension, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g.

NameMao Mu Tong (Caulis et Folium Clematidis Argentilucidae)SourcesThe drug is the dried or fresh root, stern or leaf of Clematis argentilucida (Lévl. et Vant. ) W. T. Wang (Family Ranunculaceae), growing on mountain slopes or in scrubs in ravines, and distributed in Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, H

NameMei Gui Qie (Hibiscus sabdariffa)SourcesThe drug is the dried calyx and bract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(family Malvaceae),cultivated in tropic areas such as Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi,Hainan, Yunnan of China.The Effect of Mei Gui QieActionsIt is used to clear away summer heat, promote ap

NameHu Lu Ke (Gourd Shell)The Effect of 葫芦壳PropertySweet, neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsBarbiers, abdominal distension, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g.

NameXi Shuai (Chinese Cricket)The Effect of Xi ShuaiPropertyPungent, salty, warm, toxic; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and break blood.IndicationsEdema, difficult urination, lithangiuria, ascites due to cirrhosis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 2~6 ones or stir-bake i

NameMao Mu Tong (Caulis et Folium Clematidis Argentilucidae)SourcesThe drug is the dried or fresh root, stern or leaf of Clematis argentilucida (Lévl. et Vant. ) W. T. Wang (Family Ranunculaceae), growing on mountain slopes or in scrubs in ravines, and distributed in Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, H

NameMei Gui Qie (Hibiscus sabdariffa)SourcesThe drug is the dried calyx and bract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(family Malvaceae),cultivated in tropic areas such as Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi,Hainan, Yunnan of China.The Effect of 玫瑰茄ActionsIt is used to clear away summer heat, promote appetite a