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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.

Feng Wei Zhu Zong Cao 凤尾猪鬃草,Herba Asplenii Yunnanensis,Yunnan spleenwort herb Feng Wei Zhu Zong Cao: whole herb is used to clear away heat and promote diuresis, promote lactation, for the treatment of high fever due to common cold, cystitis, chyluria, mastitis, galactoschesis, orchitis,.
Xiao Ye Ye Jue (Radix seu Semen Thermospsis chinensis) 小叶野决明,Radix seu Semen Thermospsis chinensis Xiao Ye Ye Jue Ming: root or seed is used as anti-pyretic and antioncotic, for the treatment of inflammation of the eyes.
Ma Bing Lang: Chinese Herb Guide 马槟榔,Semen Capparis Masaikai,Masaikai caper seed Ma Bing Lang: clear heat and remove toxicity, promote the secretion of saliva to relieve thirst, hasten child delivery.
Ma Die Er: Chinese Herb Guide Indian Zehneria Herb, 马瓞儿, Herba Zehneriae Indicae Ma Die Er: clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling, dissipate nodule, resolve phlegm and promote urination.
Shui Bai La (Folium seu cortex Ligustri Quihoui) Folium seu cortex Ligustri Quihoui, 水白蜡 Shui Bai La: clear heat and eliminate dampness, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.
Ma Ya Qi: Chinese Herb Guide 马牙七, 流苏虾脊兰, Pseudobulbus Calanthes Fimbriatae Ma Ya Qi (Pseudobulbus Calanthes Fimbriatae) Sources The drug is the whole herb or pseudobulb of Calanthe fimbriata Franch(Family Orchidaceae), growing in for
Shui Li Teng: Chinese Herb Guide Henry actinidia root-bark, 水梨藤 Shui Li Teng: clear heat and resolve swelling, promote urination and alleviate pain.
Shi La Hong (Flos Pelargonium hortorum) Flos Pelargonium hortorum, 石腊红 Shi La Hong: it is used to dispel heat and relieve inflammation; for the treatment of tympanitis.
Niu Jin Guo (Root of perforated harrisonia) Root of perforated harrisonia, 牛筋果, Radix Harrisoniae Perforatae Niu Jin Guo (Radix Harrisoniae Perforatae) Sources The drug is the dried or fresh root or leaf of Harrisonia perforate (Bl.) Merr
Emilia Herb (Sowthistle Tasselflower Herb) 一点红,Emilia Herb,壹點紅,Herba Emiliae,Sowthistle Tasselflower Herb,羊蹄草 Yi Dian Hong: clear heat and remove toxicity, promote urination, dissipate stasis and resolve swelling.
Yin Di Jue: Chinese Herb Guide Ternate Grape Fern Herb, 阴地蕨, Herba Botrychii Yin Di Jue (Ternate Grape Fern Herb) Slightly bitter, cool; lung and liver channels. Actions Clear heat and remove toxicity, dissipate nodulation
Jue Chuang: Chinese Herb Guide Creeping Rostellularia Herb, 爵床 Jue Chuang: clear heat and remove toxicity, eliminate dampness and disperse stagnation, activate blood and alleviate pain.