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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.

Ye Bai He (Purpleflower Crotalaria Herb) Purpleflower Crotalaria Herb, 农吉利 Ye Bai He (Purpleflower Crotalaria Herb): clerat heat, promote diuresis, remove toxicity, replenish yin and tonify the kidney.
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.
Ma Bing Lang (Masaikai caper seed) Masaikai caper seed, Ma Bin Lang, 马槟榔 Ma Bing Lang (Masaikai caper seed): clear heat and remove toxicity, promote the secretion of saliva to relieve thirst, hasten child delivery.
Hui Guan Zhong (Triangular-toothed shield herb) Triangular-toothed shield herb Hui Guan Zhong (Triangular-toothed shield herb): it is used to promote blood circulation, stop bleeding, clear heat and remove toxicity, for the treatment.
Yi Dian Hong (Sowthistle Tasselflower Herb) Sowthistle Tasselflower Herb, 一点红, Emilia Herb Yi Dian Hong (Sowthistle Tasselflower Herb): clear heat and remove toxicity, promote urination, dissipate stasis and resolve swelling.
Mao Dong Qing (Pubescent Holly Root) 毛冬青,Mao Dong Qing,Pubescent Holly Root Mao Dong Qing (Pubescent Holly Root): clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dredge meridians.
Cui Yun Cao (Uncinata Spikemoss Herb) Uncinata Spikemoss Herb, 翠云草 Cui Yun Cao (Uncinata Spikemoss Herb): clear heat and promote urination, remove toxicity and stop bleeding.
Shui Wu Gong (Shortleaf Kyllinga Herb) Shortleaf Kyllinga Herb, 水蜈蚣 Shui Wu Gong (Shortleaf Kyllinga Herb): dispel wind and remove toxicity, clear heat and promote diuresis, activate blood.
Bai Yan Teng (Littleleaf Indianmulberry Herb) Littleleaf Indianmulberry Herb, 百眼藤 Bai Yan Teng (Littleleaf Indianmulberry Herb): it is used to remove damp-heat, resolve sputum, relieve cough, dissipate blood stasis and alleviate pain; for.