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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.

Chong Lou (Chinese Paris Rhizome) Chinese Paris Rhizome, 重楼, Zhong Lou Chong Lou: clear heat and remove toxicity; relieve swelling and pain; cool liver and stop convulsions.
Quan Shen (Bistort Rhizome) Bistort Rhizome, 拳参, Rhizoma Bistortae 拳参: clear heat and relieve convulsion, promote diuresis, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.
Lou Lu (Uniflower Swisscentaury Root) Lou Lu,漏芦,漏蘆,Uniflower Swisscentaury Root Lou Lu (Uniflower Swisscentaury Root): clear heat and remove toxicity; cure abscess and dissipate nudulation; unblock meridians and promote lactation; relax tendons and unblock vessels.
Jin Qiao Mai (Rhizoma Fagopyri Cymosi) Rhizoma Fagopyri Cymosi Wild Buckwheat Rhizome: clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and resolve abscess, expel wind and eliminate dampness.
Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum) Ye Ju Hua ,野菊花,Wild Chrysanthemum Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum): clear heat and remove toxicity, clear liver fire and pacify liver.
Guan Zhong (Rhizoma Cyrtomii) Guan Zhong,贯众,貫眾,Rhizoma Cyrtomii Cyrtomium Rhizome: clear heat and remove toxicity, cool blood and stopping bleeding.
Liu Yue Xue (Snow of June Herb) Snow of June Herb Liu Yue Xue (Snow of June Herb): expel wind and promote diuresis, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Dong Gua (Chinese Waxgourd Fruit) 冬瓜,Dong Gua Dong Gua, the fruit of the Chinese waxgourd, is a sweet and slightly cold herb used to promote urination and clear heat.
Chuan Xin Lian (Common Andrographis Herb) Chuan Xin Lian ,穿心莲,穿心蓮,Common Andrographis Herb Chuan Xin Lian (Common Andrographis Herb): clear heat and dry dampness, purge fire and remove toxicity.
Da Qing Ye (Indigowoad Leaf) Da Qing Ye,大青叶,大青葉,Indigowoad Leaf Da Qing Ye (Indigowoad Leaf): clear heat and remove toxicity, cool blood and remove macula.
Iron Rust: Chinese Herb Guide 铁锈 ,铁衣,铁线粉,Tie Xiu,鐵衣,鐵線粉,鐵銹 Iron Rust: clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve palpitation and calm the liver.
Radix Isatidis (Isatis Root): Pharmacognosy and Uses Indigowoad Root Ban Lan Gen (Indigowoad Root) clears heat and removes toxicity, cools the blood and alleviates sore throat. It is especially good at clearing heat-toxin in.