HERBS

NameJian Ye Xiao Yu Xian ( Haplocladium microphyllum)SourceThe drug is the dried entire herb of Haplocladium capillatum (Mitt.) Reims. (family Thuidiaceae), growing on wet rocks, soils or decayed logs under woods, and distributed in Shaanxi, Jiangxi, Hubei Jiangsu and Zhejiang of China.The Effect of

NameXiao Ye Shan Ji Wei Ba Cao (Okubo dryoathyrium frond)The Effect of Xiao Ye Shan Ji Wei Ba CaoPropertyBland, astringent, cool; heart meridian entered.SourcesThe drug is the dried or fresh whole herb or fresh leaf of Dryoathyrium okuboanum (Mak.) Ching (Family Athyriaceae), growing in scrubs along

NameMa Ya Qi (Pseudobulbus Calanthes Fimbriatae)SourcesThe drug is the whole herb or pseudobulb of Calanthe fimbriata Franch(Family Orchidaceae), growing in forests on mountain slopes, and distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei and South west China.The Effect of Ma Ya QiActionsClear heat and remove to

NameShui Li Teng (Henry actinidia root-bark)SourcesThe drug is the dried or fresh root bark of Actinidia callosa Lindl. var. henryi Maxim. (Family Actinidiaceae), growing along the banks of ravines, in swampy lands in mix-forests or near woods, and distributed in Shaanxi, Gangsu, Henan, Anhui, Zheji

NameShi La Hong (Flos Pelargonium hortorum)SourcesThe drug is the fresh flower of Pelargonium hortorum Bailey (family Geraniaceae), cultivated in the most areas of China.The Effect of Shi La HongActionsIt is used to dispel heat and relieve inflammation; for the treatment of tympanitis.Dosage and Adm

NameBu Lang Er Jue (Braun holly fern herb)SourcesThe drug is the dried rhizome of Polystichum braunii (Spenn.) Fee (family Dryopteridaceae), growing in wet sides under wood of high and cold mountainous areas, and distributed in North China, Northeast China, Northwest China and Sichuan.The Effect of

NameMao Dong Qing (Pubescent Holly Root)The Effect of Mao Dong QingPropertyBitter, astringent, cold; heart and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dredge meridians.IndicationsBurns and scalds, erysipelas, acute tonsillitis, cough and asthma due to lung-he

NameCui Yun Cao (Uncinata Spikemoss Herb)The Effect of Cui Yun CaoPropertyBland, slightly bitter, cool.ActionsClear heat and induce diuresis, remove toxicity and stop bleeding.IndicationsJaundice, edema, diarrhea, hematochezia, traumatic bleeding, snake bites, anal fistula, scalds and burns, strangu

NameShi Shang Bai (Herba Selaginellae Doederleinii)The Effect of Shi Shang BaiPropertyBitter, cold; liver, gallbladder and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis.IndicationsSore throat, jaundice due to damp-heat, scalds, rheumatic arthritis, swelling and pain

NameDi Bu Rong (Epigeal Srephaia Root)The Effect of Di Bu RongPropertyBitter, cold, toxic; lung, stomach and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, eliminate phlegm and prevent malaria, alleviate pain.IndicationsSores and boils, malaria, stomachache and pharyngitis.Dosage and