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HERBS

Chinese herbal medicine reference: what each herb is used for in TCM, how it is prepared and dosed, and its safety cautions and contraindications.

Jin Ju Ye (Leaf of Oval Kumquat) Leaf of Oval Kumquat, 金橘叶 Jin Ju Ye: soothe the liver, relieve depression, regulate the flow of qi and dissipate nodule.
Yang Cong: Chinese Herb Guide 洋葱 Yang Cong: relax the intestines, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind-cold, promote digestion.
Bai Guo: Chinese Herb Guide Ginkgo Seed, 白果, Semen Ginkgo Bai Guo: relieve cough and wheezing, astringe lung and resolve phlegm, stop leukorrhagia, reduce urination.
Ning Meng: Chinese Herb Guide 柠檬 Ning Meng: promote the secretion of saliva, relieve thrist, harmonize the stomach and prevent miscarriage.
Cheng Ke: Chinese Herb Guide Razor Clam Shell, 蛏壳 Cheng Ke (Razor Clam Shell) Salt, cool; lung and stomach channels. Actions Harmonize the stomach, resolve swelling
Jing Tian San Qi (Herba Sedi Aizoon) Herba Sedi Aizoon Aizoon Stonecrop Herb: stop bleeding, resolve stasis, relieve toxicity, remove swelling and alleviate pain, tranquilize.
Mao Bao Yi (猫胞衣): Chinese Herb Guide 猫胞衣 Mao Tai Yi (Cat placenta) Sweet, warm; spleen and kidney channels. Actions Harmonize the stomach and arrest vomiting
Ju Bing: Chinese Herb Guide 橘饼 Ju Bing: soothe the spleen and stomach, direct qi downward, promote digestion and resolve phlegm.
Bai Guo (Semen Ginkgo) in TCM Bai Guo,Semen Ginkgo,白果,银杏,銀杏 Ginkgo Seed: relieve cough and wheezing, astringe lung and resolve phlegm, stop leukorrhagia, reduce urination.
You Ye (Leaf of Pummelo) in TCM Leaf of Pummelo, 柚叶 You Ye: promote the flow of qi, alleviate pain, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.
Yin Xing Ye: Chinese Herb Guide Ginkgo Leaf, 银杏叶, Folium Ginkgo Yin Xing Ye: tonify the heart and astringe the lung, resolve dampness and check diarrhea.
Ju: Chinese Herb Guide 橘 Ju (Tangerine) Sweet, sour, neutral; lung and stomach channels