HERBS

NameBi Ma Zi (Semen Ricini)The Effect of Semen RiciniPropertySweet, pungent, neutral, toxic; large intestine and lung meridians entered.ActionsResolve swelling and draw out poison, unblock stagnation with purgative.IndicationsSores and boils, scrofula, pharyngitis, constipation.Dosage and Administra

NamingHuo Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Huo Ma Ren OriginThe ripe fruit of Cannabis sativa L. of family Mulberry.LocationAll parts of China.HarvestCollected in autumn when ripening.The actual smell and tasteLight smell and bland taste.Best qual

NamingCao Guo (Fructus Tsaoko) ——Yin Shan Zheng Yao (Principles of Correct Diet)The Processing of Fructus TsaokoOriginThe mature fruit of Amomum tsao-ko Crevost et Lemaire of family Zingiberaceae.LocationYunnan, Guangxi and Guizhou provinces, etc.in China.HarvestCollected in autumn when the fruits a

NamingHuo Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 火麻仁OriginThe ripe fruit of Cannabis sativa L. of family Mulberry.LocationAll parts of China.HarvestCollected in autumn when ripening.The actual smell and tasteLight smell and bland taste.Best qualityBig g

NamingHuo Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Semen CannabisOriginThe ripe fruit of Cannabis sativa L. of family Mulberry.LocationAll parts of China.HarvestCollected in autumn when ripening.The actual smell and tasteLight smell and bland taste.Best q

NamingDa Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Da Huang OriginThe root or rhizome of perennial herbaceous plant Rheum palmatum L., or R. tanguticum Maxim. ex. Balf. or R. officinale Baill of family Rhubarb.LocationRheum Palmatum L. and R. tanguti

NamingDa Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 大黄OriginThe root or rhizome of perennial herbaceous plant Rheum palmatum L., or R. tanguticum Maxim. ex. Balf. or R. officinale Baill of family Rhubarb.LocationRheum Palmatum L. and R. tanguticum Mar

NamingDa Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Radix et Rhizoma RheiOriginThe root or rhizome of perennial herbaceous plant Rheum palmatum L., or R. tanguticum Maxim. ex. Balf. or R. officinale Baill of family Rhubarb.LocationRheum Palmatum L. an

NamePing Guo Ye (Apple leaf)The Effect of Apple leafPropertyBitter, cold; liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsCool blood and remove toxicity.IndicationsScalds, fever, irregular menstruation, postpartum anemic fainting, sores caused by heat-toxin.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 30~60 g. Proper

NameGe Hua (Flower of Kudzuvine)The Effect of Ge HuaPropertySweet, cold; stomach meridian entered.ActionsRelieve alcoholism and refresh the mind.IndicationsFever with polydipsia due to wine, poor appetite, vomiting, hiccup, acid regurgitation, hematemesis, colitis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~