HERBS

NamingZhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Zhi Zi OriginThe ripe fruits of Gardenia jasminnoides Ellis.LocationMainly in south of Yangtze River of China.HarvestFrom September to November when the fruits ripen.The actual smell and tasteSlightly sme

NameMa Wei Lian (Meadowrue Root and Rhizome)The Effect of Ma Wei LianPropertyBitter, cold; liver, heart and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and dry dampness, remove toxicity.IndicationsDysentery, cold, sores and boils, measles, infective hepatitis, enteritis, conjunctivitis.Dosag

NameMa Wei Lian (Meadowrue Root and Rhizome)The Effect of 马尾连PropertyBitter, cold; liver, heart and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and dry dampness, remove toxicity.IndicationsDysentery, cold, sores and boils, measles, infective hepatitis, enteritis, conjunctivitis.Dosage and Ad

NamingZhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 栀子OriginThe ripe fruits of Gardenia jasminnoides Ellis.LocationMainly in south of Yangtze River of China.HarvestFrom September to November when the fruits ripen.The actual smell and tasteSlightly smell, s

NameSan Ke Zhen (Radix Berberidis)The Effect of San Ke Zhen PropertyBitter, cold, toxic; liver, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and eliminate dampness, purge fire and remove toxicity.IndicationsJaundice, sores and boils, sore throat, eczema, red eyes, discharging ear,

NameSan Ke Zhen (Radix Berberidis)The Effect of 三颗针PropertyBitter, cold, toxic; liver, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and eliminate dampness, purge fire and remove toxicity.IndicationsJaundice, sores and boils, sore throat, eczema, red eyes, discharging ear, diarrhea

NamingXia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Xia Ku CaoOriginThe ear of labiatae perennial herb Prunella vulgaris L.LocationEverywhere in China.HarvestWhen the ear half is dry in summer.The actual smell and tasteLight aroma, bland taste.Best quali

NameDang Yao (Herba Swertiae)The Effect of Dang YaoPropertyBitter, cold; liver, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear damp-heat and strengthen the stomach.IndicationsDiarrhea, poor appetite, hypochondriac pain, jaundice due to dampness and heat.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6

NamingXia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 夏枯草OriginThe ear of labiatae perennial herb Prunella vulgaris L.LocationEverywhere in China.HarvestWhen the ear half is dry in summer.The actual smell and tasteLight aroma, bland taste.Best qualityBig e

NameDang Yao (Herba Swertiae)The Effect of 当药PropertyBitter, cold; liver, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear damp-heat and strengthen the stomach.IndicationsDiarrhea, poor appetite, hypochondriac pain, jaundice due to dampness and heat.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~12 g,