HERBS

NameShi Luo Zi (Dill Seed)The Effect of Shi Luo ZiPropertyPungent, warm; spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsWarm the spleen and stomach, dispel cold, promote the circulation of qi and alleviate pain.IndicationsHernia, flatulence and pain in the abdomen.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~5 g,

NameShi Luo Zi (Dill Seed)The Effect of 莳萝子 PropertyPungent, warm; spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsWarm the spleen and stomach, dispel cold, promote the circulation of qi and alleviate pain.IndicationsHernia, flatulence and pain in the abdomen.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~5 g, or ma

NameMan Shan Hong (Folium Rhododendri Daurici)The Effect of Folium Rhododendri DahuriciPropertyPungent, bitter, cold; lung and spleen meridians entered.ActionsRelieve cough and eliminate phlegm.IndicationsCough and dyspnea with excessive phlegm.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g, or soaked in

NamingJi Nei Jin (Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 鸡内金OriginThe membrane of the gizzard of Gallus domesticus Brisson. of family Phasianidae.LocationAll parts in China.HarvestAfter being cleaned.The true smell and tasteThe smell of raw

NamingLei Wan (Omphalia)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of OmphaliaOriginThe dry sclerotium of Omphalia lapidescens Schroet. of family Polyporaceae.LocationSichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan provinces in China.HarvestCollected in autumn.The actual smell and tasteSlightly bitter

NamingZhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Zhi ShiOriginThe immature fruit of Citrus aurantium L. or C. sinensis Osbeck. of family Rutaceae.LocationSichuan, Jiangxi, Fujian provinces in China.HarvestCollected the fell fruit during the per

NameBao Ma Zi (Cortex Syringae)The Effect of Bao Ma ZiPropertyBitter, slightly cold; lung meridian entered.ActionsClear lung-heat, and eliminate phlegm, relieve cough and dyspnea.IndicationsCough and dyspnea with excessive phlegm.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g, or made into pill or powder.

NamingJi Nei Jin (Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae GalliOriginThe membrane of the gizzard of Gallus domesticus Brisson. of family Phasianidae.LocationAll parts in China.HarvestAfter being cleaned.The true s

NameEr Cha (Catechu)The Effect of Er ChaPropertyBitter, astringent, lightly cold; lung meridian entered.ActionsActivate blood and cure trauma, stop bleeding, promote regeneration and heal wound.IndicationsTraumatic congestion and swelling, bleeding, sore and abscess, eczema.Dosage and Administration

NamingZhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 枳实OriginThe immature fruit of Citrus aurantium L. or C. sinensis Osbeck. of family Rutaceae.LocationSichuan, Jiangxi, Fujian provinces in China.HarvestCollected the fell fruit during the period o