HERBS

NameMa Bian Cao (European Verbena)The Effect of European VerbenaPropertyBitter, 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, malar

NamingBai Hua She She Cao (Herba Hedyotidis Diffusae)——Guang Xi Zhong Yao Zhi (Records on Chinese Herbs of Guangxi)The Processing of 白花蛇舌草OriginThe entire plants of Oldenlandia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb of family Rubiaceae.LocationSouthern provinces of Yangtze River Valley.HarvestCollected in summer and

NameZhu Dan (Pig's Gallbladder)The Effect of 猪胆PropertyBitter, cold; liver, gallbladder, lung and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat, moisten dryness and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, diarrhea, whooping cough, jaundice, constipation, asthma, thirst due to fever, pharyn

NameShi Jian Chuan (Chinese Sage Herb)The Effect of 石见穿PropertyBitter, pungent, slightly cold; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsActivate blood and resolve stagnation, clear heat and promote diuresis, dissipate nodulation and resolve swelling.IndicationsScrofula, carbuncle and swelling, hepa

NameShi Jian Chuan (Chinese Sage Herb)The Effect of Herba Salviae ChinensisPropertyBitter, pungent, slightly cold; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsActivate blood and resolve stagnation, clear heat and promote diuresis, dissipate nodulation and resolve swelling.IndicationsScrofula, carbuncl

NameLi Zhi Cao (Herba Salviae Plebeiae)The Effect of 荔枝草PropertySweet, pungent, cool; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsCool blood and promote diuresis, remove toxicity and kill parasites.IndicationsHematuria, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, gonorrhea, sore throat, ascites, carbuncle and swell

NameLi Zhi Cao (Herba Salviae Plebeiae)The Effect of Herba Salviae PlebeiaePropertySweet, pungent, cool; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsCool blood and promote diuresis, remove toxicity and kill parasites.IndicationsHematuria, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, gonorrhea, sore throat, ascites,

NameChong Lou (Rhizoma Paridis)The Effect of 重楼PropertyBitter, slightly cold; slightly toxic; liver meridian entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity; relieve swelling and pain; cool liver and stop convulsions.IndicationsAbscess, deep-rooted boils and sores; venomous snake bite; throat obstruct

NameChong Lou (Rhizoma Paridis)The Effect of Rhizoma ParidisPropertyBitter, slightly cold; slightly toxic; liver meridian entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity; relieve swelling and pain; cool liver and stop convulsions.IndicationsAbscess, deep-rooted boils and sores; venomous snake bite; th

NameQuan Shen (Rhizoma Bistortae)The Effect of 拳参PropertyBitter, astringent, slightly cold; lung, liver and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and relieve convulsion, promote diuresis, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.IndicationsScrofula, carbuncle and swelling, tetanus, dy