HERBS

NameDong Kui Zi (Chingma Abutilon Seed)The Effect of 冬葵子PropertySweet and cold; large intestine, small intestine and bladder meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation and nourish intestine.IndicationsEdema, stranguria, oligogalactia, agalactia, breast distending

NameGuang Jin Qian Cao (Herba Desmodii Styracifolii)The Effect of Guang Jin Qian CaoPropertySweet, bland, cool; liver, kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and eliminate dampness, remove jaundice, promote diuresis and treat stranguria.IndicationsJaundice, sores and boils, infantile

NamingYi Yi Ren (Semen Coicis)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Semen CoicisOriginThe dried mature seed of perennial herbaceous plant Coixlacrymajobi L. var. mayuan (Roman.) stapf of family Gramineae.LocationMost area in China.HarvestCollected in autumn when the fruits a

NameLu Ci Xian (Cormorant saliva)The Effect of 鸬鹚涎PropertySalty, neutral; lung meridian entered.ActionsResolve phlegm and relieve cough.IndicationsChronic cough and whooping cough.Dosage and Administrations10 ml with boiled water for oral administration.

NameDong Kui Zi (Chingma Abutilon Seed)The Effect of Chingma Abutilon SeedPropertySweet and cold; large intestine, small intestine and bladder meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation and nourish intestine.IndicationsEdema, stranguria, oligogalactia, agalactia,

NameGuang Jin Qian Cao (Herba Desmodii Styracifolii)The Effect of 广金钱草PropertySweet, bland, cool; liver, kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and eliminate dampness, remove jaundice, promote diuresis and treat stranguria.IndicationsJaundice, sores and boils, infantile malnutrition,

NameDeng Xin Cao (Rush Pith)The Effect of Deng Xin CaoPropertySweet, mild, slightly cold; heart, lung and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear away the heart fire and reduce pathogenic fire, induce diuresis and treat stranguria.IndicationsStranguria, edema, damp-heat jaundice, upset insomn

NamingZhu Ling (Grifola)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Zhu LingOriginThe sclerotium of Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries. of family Polyporaceae. The sclerotium mostly parasitizes on the rotten root of birch, Chinese sweet gum, etc.LocationShaanxi, Hebei, and Yunnan

NameTu Niu Xi (Achyranthes Aspera)The Effect of Tu Niu Xi PropertyBitter, sour, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsActivate blood and dissipate blood stasis, dispel dampness and promote diuresis, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsStranguria, abdominal mass, urine with blood,

NameBai Su Zi (Perilla Frutescens)The Effect of Bai Su ZiPropertyPungent, neutral; lung, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsEliminate phlegm, direcet qi downward, moisten the lung and soothe the intestines.IndicationsAsthma due to excessive phlegm, cough due to reversed flow of qi,