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HERBS

Chinese herbal medicine reference: what each herb is used for in TCM, how it is prepared and dosed, and its safety cautions and contraindications.

Peach Twig: Chinese Herb Guide Tao Zhi ,桃枝 Peach Twig: activate blood and dredge meridians, remove toxicity and kill parasites.
Chou Wu Tong (Harlequin Glorybower Leaf and Twig) Harlequin Glorybower Leaf and Twig Chou Wu Tong (Harlequin Glorybower Leaf and Twig): dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals, pacify liver.
Luo Shi Teng: Chinese Herb Guide Chinese Starjasmine Stem, 络石藤, Caulis Trachelospermi Luo Shi Teng: dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals, cool blood and relieve swelling.
Shi Cao: Chinese Herb Guide Alpine Yarrow Herb, 蓍草, Herba Achilleae Shi Cao: remove toxicity and promote diuresis, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Ling Xiao Hua (Flos Campsis) Flos Campsis Chinese Trumpetcreeper Flower: activate blood and dissipate blood stasis, cool blood and dispel wind.
Luo Shi Teng (Chinese Starjasmine Stem) Luo Shi Teng,络石藤,絡石藤,Chinese Starjasmine Stem Luo Shi Teng (Chinese Starjasmine Stem): dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals, cool blood and relieve swelling.
Chuan Niu Xi: Chinese Herb Guide Medicinal Cyathula Root, 川牛膝, Radix Cyathulae Chuan Niu Xi: dispel wind and promote urination, activate blood and stimulate the menstrual flow.
Shi Cao (Herba Achilleae) Shi Cao,蓍草,Herba Achilleae Alpine Yarrow Herb: remove toxicity and promote diuresis, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Wu Shao She: Chinese Herb Guide Wu Shao She,乌梢蛇,乌蛇,Wu She,烏梢蛇,烏蛇,Garter Snake Wu Shao She: dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals, stop convulsions, dispel wind to relieve itching.
Qi She (Agkistrodon Snake) Agkistrodon,蕲蛇,白花蛇,Bai Hua She,蘄蛇,Long-nosed Pit Viper Qi She: dispel wind-damp, sooth tendons and activate collaterals, dispel wind to relieve itching.
Chuan Niu Xi (Medicinal Cyathula Root) Chuan Niu Xi ,川牛膝,Medicinal Cyathula Root Chuan Niu Xi (Medicinal Cyathula Root): dispel wind and promote urination, activate blood and stimulate the menstrual flow.
Niu Xi: Chinese Herb Guide Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae,Radix Achyranthes Bidentatae,Twotooth Achyranthes Root,怀牛膝,Huai Niu Xi,牛膝,懷牛膝 Niu Xi: activate blood and dredge meridians, tonify liver and kidney, strengthen tendon and bone, promote diuresis and relieve strangury, conduct fire (blood) to go downward.