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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.

Di Mao Yi (Muskeag Moss): Actions, Dose and Cautions Di Mao Yi, 泥炭癣 Muskeag moss (Di Mao Yi) is a cool, sweet herb used in TCM to clear heat, ease itching and improve eyesight.
Jin Ji Wei: Chinese Herb Guide Rhizoma seu Herba Pteridis Dactylinae, 掌羽凤尾蕨 Jin Ji Wei: it is used to clear away toxic heat, to promote diuresis and arrest convulsion; for the treatment of dysentery, diarrhea.
Paddy Frog: Chinese Herb Guide Xia Ma, 虾蟆 Paddy Frog: clear heat and remove toxicity, strengthen the spleen and eliminate accumulation.
Zhong Hua Ti Gai Jue (Chinese Lady Fern) Chinese Lady Fern, 中华蹄盖蕨, Zhong Hua Ti Gai, Rhizoma Athyrii Sinensis Zhong Hua Ti Gai Jue (Athyrium sinense rhizome or leaf): slightly bitter and cool; used to clear heat and toxicity and to expel parasites.
Tai Bai Ju (Herb of Flaccid Aster) Herb of Flaccid Aster, 太白菊 Tai Bai Ju (Herb of Flaccid Aster): clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve cough.
Hui Diao (Small Goosefoot) Small Goosefoot, 灰藋, Herba Chenopodii Serotini Hui Diao (Small Goosefoot): clear heat and eliminate dampness, relieve itch and help a rash surface.
Di Nie (Twelvestamen melastoma herb) Twelvestamen melastoma herb, 地菍, Di Ren Di Nie (Twelvestamen melastoma herb): activate blood, stop bleeding, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Che Sang Zi Ye (Leaf of clammy hopseedbush) Leaf of clammy hopseedbush, 车桑子叶 Che Sang Zi Ye (Leaf of clammy hopseedbush): clear heat and promote urination, resolve swelling and remove toxicity. Leaf are used for cutaneous itching.
Luo Fu Mu (Devilpepper Root) Devilpepper Root, 萝芙木 Luo Fu Mu (Devilpepper Root): clear heat, reduce blood pressure, induce tranquilization.
Feng Wei Zhu Zong Cao (Yunnan Spleenwort) Yunnan Spleenwort, 凤尾猪鬃草 Feng Wei Zhu Zong Cao (Yunnan spleenwort): a bitter, cold fern used to clear heat, promote urination and lactation.
Xiao Ye Ye Jue Ming (Chinese Thermopsis) Chinese Thermopsis, 小叶野决明, Xiao Ye Ye Jue, Radix seu Semen Thermospsis chinensis Xiao Ye Ye Jue Ming (Thermopsis chinensis root or seed): bitter and cold; used as a heat-clearing herb for red, inflamed eyes.
Ma Bin Lang (马槟榔): Chinese Herb Guide Semen Capparis Masaikai,Masaikai caper seed,Ma Bing Lang Name Ma Bing Lang (Semen Capparis Masaikai) Sources The drug is the dried kernel of Capparis masaikai Lévl.