HERBS

NamingBai Jiang Cao (Herba Patriniae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Herba PatriniaeOriginThe entire plants of Patrinia scabiosaefolia Fisch. ex Link. and P. villose Juss. of family Valerianaceae.LocationPlanted in most areas of China, and mainly produced in Sichuan, H

NamingDa Xue Teng (Caulis Sargentodoxae) ——Ben Cao Tu Jing (Illustrated Manual of Materia Medica)The Processing of 大血藤OriginThe vine and stem of Sargentodoxa cuneata (Oliv. ) Rehd. et wils of family Lardizabalaceae.LocationMainly in Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu provinces, etc. of China.HarvestColl

NamingDa Xue Teng (Caulis Sargentodoxae) ——Ben Cao Tu Jing (Illustrated Manual of Materia Medica)The Processing of Caulis SargentodoxaeOriginThe vine and stem of Sargentodoxa cuneata (Oliv. ) Rehd. et wils of family Lardizabalaceae.LocationMainly in Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu provinces, etc. of

NameTu Bei Mu (Rhizome of Paniculate Bolbostemma)The Effect of 土贝母PropertyBitter, cool; lung and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDissipate nodulation and resolve carbuncle and swelling.IndicationsAcute mastitis, scrofula, subcutaneous nodule, sores and boils, snake and insect bites.Dosage and Admini

NameTu Bei Mu (Rhizome of Paniculate Bolbostemma)The Effect of Rhizoma BolbostemmaePropertyBitter, cool; lung and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDissipate nodulation and resolve carbuncle and swelling.IndicationsAcute mastitis, scrofula, subcutaneous nodule, sores and boils, snake and insect bites.

NameLv Cao (Herba Humuli Scandentis)The Effect of 葎草PropertySweet, bitter, cold; lung and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and promote diuresis, resolve stagnation and remove toxicity.IndicationsScrofula, carbuncle, difficulty in urination, malaria, dysentery, diarrhea, pulmonary abscess,

NameLv Cao (Herba Humuli Scandentis)The Effect of Japanese Hop HerbPropertySweet, bitter, cold; lung and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and promote diuresis, resolve stagnation and remove toxicity.IndicationsScrofula, carbuncle, difficulty in urination, malaria, dysentery, diarrhea, pulm

NamingTu Fu Ling (Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae)——Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica)The Processing of 土茯苓OriginThe stem tuber of Smilax glabra Roxb. of family Liliciceae.LocationSouthern provinces and valley of Yangtze River.HarvestCollcected in summer and autumn.The actual smell and tasteNon

NamingTu Fu Ling (Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae)——Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica)The Processing of Rhizoma Smilacis GlabraeOriginThe stem tuber of Smilax glabra Roxb. of family Liliciceae.LocationSouthern provinces and valley of Yangtze River.HarvestCollcected in summer and autumn.The actu

NameMa Bian Cao (European Verbena)The Effect of 马鞭草PropertyBitter, cool; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dissipate nodulation, promote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsJaundice due to damp-heat, edema, dysentery, malaria, sores and