HERBS

NameXia Tian Wu (Rhizoma Corydalis Decumbentis)The Effect of Rhizoma Corydalis DecumbentisPropertyBitter, pungent, cool; liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsDecrease blood pressure, relieve spasm, promote the circulation of qi, alleviate pain, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.Indicati

NameZhang Mu (Camphorwood)The Effect of Ligum Cinnamomi CamphoraePropertyPungent, warm; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind-cold, warm the spleen and stomach, regulate qi, activate blood and dredge meridians.IndicationsBarbiers, scabies, tinea, rheumatic arthritis, pruritus, trauma

NameFeng Xiang Zhi (Resin of Sweetgum)The Effect of Feng Xiang ZhiPropertyPungent, bitter, neutral; spleen, lung and liver meridians entered.ActionsActivate blood and cool blood, remove toxicity and alleviate pain.IndicationsHemorrhinia, deep-rooted boil, ulcer, scrofula, dentalgia, hematemesis.Dosa

NameMi Hou Gu (Macaque Bone)The Effect of Mi Hou GuPropertySour, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered.ActionsExpel wind and eliminate dampness, relieve convulsion and prevent malaria.IndicationsRheumatic arthritis, infantile convulsions, fever due to malaria, numb limbs.Dosage and Administrati

NameSi Gua Teng (Towel Gourd Stem)The Effect of Towel Gourd StemPropertyBitter, sour, slightly cold; spleen, kidney, spleen and heart meridians entered.ActionsDredge meridians and activate blood, strengthen the spleen and kill parasites.IndicationsAbnormal menstruation, edema, nasosinusitis, gingiva

NameMi Hou Gu (Macaque Bone)The Effect of 猕猴骨PropertySour, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered.ActionsExpel wind and eliminate dampness, relieve convulsion and prevent malaria.IndicationsRheumatic arthritis, infantile convulsions, fever due to malaria, numb limbs.Dosage and AdministrationsDec

NameFeng Xiang Zhi (Resin of Sweetgum)The Effect of 枫香脂PropertyPungent, bitter, neutral; spleen, lung and liver meridians entered.ActionsActivate blood and cool blood, remove toxicity and alleviate pain.IndicationsHemorrhinia, deep-rooted boil, ulcer, scrofula, dentalgia, hematemesis.Dosage and Admi

NameHai Feng Teng (Kadsura Pepper Stem)The Effect of Hai Feng Teng PropertyPungent, bitter, slightly warm; heart and kidney meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind-damp, dredge meridians and regulate qi.IndicationsDamp arthralgia, traumatic injury, asthma, chronic cough.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct

NamingHong Hua (Flos Carthami)——Xin Xiu Ben Cao (Newly Revised Materia Medica)The Processing of Hong Hua OriginThe dry flower of annual herbaceous plant Carthamus tinctorius L. of family Compositae.LocationHenan, Hubei and Sichuan provinces in China.HarvestCollected in summer when the flower changes

NameHai Feng Teng (Kadsura Pepper Stem)The Effect of 海风藤PropertyPungent, bitter, slightly warm; heart and kidney meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind-damp, dredge meridians and regulate qi.IndicationsDamp arthralgia, traumatic injury, asthma, chronic cough.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~15 g, or