HERBS

NameSi Nian Huang (Anagallis arvensis)SourcesThe drug is the dried or fresh entire herb of Anagallis arvensis L.(family Primulaceae), grow-ing in fields, wast lands, and distributed in Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong of China.ConstiteutsThe root contains triterpenoid saponins.The sapogenin is an

NameZhu Sha Gen (Radix Ardisiae Crenatae)The Effect of 朱砂根PropertySlightly bitter, pungent, neutral; lung and liver meridian entered.ActionsRemove toxicity and resolve swelling, activate blood to alleviate pain, dispel wind and eliminate dampness.IndicationsSore throat, traumatic injury, rheumatic a

NameBa Qi (Chinaroot Greenbier Rhizome)The Effect of Ba QiPropertySweet, sour, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind-damp and induce diuresis, relieve swelling and boils.IndicationsArthralgia, numbness, deep-rooted boil, edema, dysentery, diarrhea, swelling and boils, haemor

NamingTao Ren (Semen Persicae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Semen PersicaeOriginThe dry ripe seed of deciduous tree Prunus persica (L.) Batsch or P. davidiana (Carr. ) Franch. of family Rosaceae.LocationEverywhere in China.HarvestCollected when the fruit ripened.The

NameBa Qi (Chinaroot Greenbier Rhizome)The Effect of 菝葜PropertySweet, sour, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind-damp and induce diuresis, relieve swelling and boils.IndicationsArthralgia, numbness, deep-rooted boil, edema, dysentery, diarrhea, swelling and boils, haemorrho

NamingYi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Yi Mu Cao OriginThe airborne part of annual or biennial herbaceous plant Leonurus japonicus Houtt. of family Labiatae.LocationEverywhere in China.HarvestCollected in summer when stem and leaves flourish and

NameBa Qi (Chinaroot Greenbier Rhizome)The Effect of Chinaroot Greenbier RhizomePropertySweet, sour, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind-damp and induce diuresis, relieve swelling and boils.IndicationsArthralgia, numbness, deep-rooted boil, edema, dysentery, diarrhea, swel

NameZhu Sha Gen (Radix Ardisiae Crenatae)The Effect of Radix Ardisiae CrenataePropertySlightly bitter, pungent, neutral; lung and liver meridian entered.ActionsRemove toxicity and resolve swelling, activate blood to alleviate pain, dispel wind and eliminate dampness.IndicationsSore throat, traumatic

NameSang Zhi (Ramulus Mori)The Effect of Sang ZhiPropertySlightly bitter, mild; liver meridian entered.ActionsDispel wind-damp, ease joint movement.IndicationsArthralgia syndrome due to wind-damp; edema; pruritus; diabetes.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g. Proper dose is for topical administr

NamingYi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 益母草OriginThe airborne part of annual or biennial herbaceous plant Leonurus japonicus Houtt. of family Labiatae.LocationEverywhere in China.HarvestCollected in summer when stem and leaves flourish and flower