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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.

E Zhang Jin Xing (Hastate phymatopsis herb with root) Hastate phymatopsis herb with root, E Zhang Jin Xing Cao, 鹅掌金星草 E Zhang Jin Xing Cao: clear heat and cool blood, promote diuresis and remove toxicity.
Gui Zhen Cao: Chinese Herb Guide 鬼针草 Gui Zhen Cao: clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.
Mao Zui Qian (Caulis et Folium Gouaniae Javanicae) Caulis et Folium Gouaniae Javanicae, 毛咀签 Mao Zui Qian (Caulis et Folium Gouaniae Javanicae) Sources The drug is the dried or fresh stem or leaf of Gouania javanica Miq, (Family Rhamnaceae), growing i
Niu Nai Zi (Autumn elaeagnus root leaf and fruit) Autumn elaeagnus root leaf and fruit, 牛** Niu Nai Zi: clear heat and relieve cough, eliminate dampness and remove toxicity.
Bian Yuan Lin Gai Jue 边缘鳞盖蕨 Bian Yuan Lin Gai Jue: clear heat and remove toxicity, expel wind and activate collaterals.
Niu She Cao (Leaf of toothedfruit dock) Leaf of toothedfruit dock, 牛舌草, Folium Rumicis Dentati Niu She Cao: clear heat and remove toxicity, kill parasites and relieve itching.
Da Jin Dao: Chinese Herb Guide Ovate neolepisorus herb, 大金刀 Da Jin Dao (Ovate neolepisorus herb) Sources The drug is the dried or fresh whole herb or rhizome of Neolepisorus deltoidea (Bak.) Ching (Family Polypodiaceae
Ren Zhong Huang: Chinese Herb Guide 人中黄 Ren Zhong Huang (Rulvis Glycyrrhizae Extractionis Sedilis) Sweet, cold; heart and stomach channels
Di Ding (Philippine Violet Herb) 地丁,Herba Violae,紫花地丁,Di Ding,Philippine Violet Herb Zi Hua Di Ding: clear heat and remove toxicity, cool blood and relieve swelling.
Bai Jiang (Whiteflower Patrinia Herb) Herba Patriniae,败酱草,敗醬草,败酱,敗醬,Bai Jiang,Dahurian Patrinia Herb,Whiteflower Patrinia Herb Bai Jiang Cao: clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Hong Teng (Sargentgloryvine Stem) Caulis Sargentodoxae,大血藤,Hong Teng,红藤,紅藤,Sargentgloryvine Stem Name Da Xue Teng (Caulis Sargentodoxae) — Ben Cao Tu Jing (Illustrated Manual of Materia Medica) Source and quality Plant The vine and stem of Sargentodoxa cuneata (Oliv.) Rehd.
Shan Dou Gen: Chinese Herb Guide Vietnamese Sophora Root, 山豆根, Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis Shan Dou Gen: clear heat and remove toxicity, alleviate sore throat and relieve swelling.