HERBS

NameYang Tao Hua (Carambola Flower)The Effect of Yang Tao HuaPropertySweet, neutral; gallbladder meridian entered.ActionsTreat malaria, alleviate pain, remove toxicity and kill parasites.IndicationsMalaria, stomachache, scabies, dermatitis rhus.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~30 g. Proper dosage

NamingZao Jia (Fructus Gleditsiae Abnormalis)The Effect of Fructus Gleditsiae AbnormalisPropertyPungent, salty, warm, slightly toxic; lung and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsDispel phlegm, open orifice and blockage, dispel wind and kill worms.IndicationsStubborn phlegm obstruction of lung,

NamingLu Gan Shi (Calamina)——Wai Dan Ben Cao (Materia Medica of Vermilion Pill)The Processing of Lu Gan ShiOriginThe smithsonite of carbonate mineral, mainly containing ZnCO3.LocationMainly in Guangxi, Hunan and Sichuan provinces of China.HarvestMined during whole year.The actual smell and tasteWith

NameYang Tao Hua (Carambola Flower)The Effect of 阳桃花PropertySweet, neutral; gallbladder meridian entered.ActionsTreat malaria, alleviate pain, remove toxicity and kill parasites.IndicationsMalaria, stomachache, scabies, dermatitis rhus.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~30 g. Proper dosage is for ex

NameShui Yin (Mercury)The Effect of Shui YinPropertyPungent, cold, toxic; heart, liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsKill parasites and counteract toxic pathogen.IndicationsSores and boils, scabies, malignant ulcer.Dosage and AdministrationsIt’s not for oral administration. Proper dosage is fo

NameMao Zhua Cao (Radix Ranunculi Ternati)The Effect of Mao Zhua Cao PropertySweet, warm, neutral; liver and lung meridians entered.ActionsResolve phlegm and dissipate nodulation, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsScrofula, malaria, pulmonary tuberculosis, snake and insect bites, tooth

NamingLu Gan Shi (Calamina)——Wai Dan Ben Cao (Materia Medica of Vermilion Pill)The Processing of 炉甘石OriginThe smithsonite of carbonate mineral, mainly containing ZnCO3.LocationMainly in Guangxi, Hunan and Sichuan provinces of China.HarvestMined during whole year.The actual smell and tasteWithout bad

NamingLu Gan Shi (Calamina)——Wai Dan Ben Cao (Materia Medica of Vermilion Pill)The Processing of CalaminaOriginThe smithsonite of carbonate mineral, mainly containing ZnCO3.LocationMainly in Guangxi, Hunan and Sichuan provinces of China.HarvestMined during whole year.The actual smell and tasteWithou

NameShui Yin (Mercury)The Effect of 水银PropertyPungent, cold, toxic; heart, liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsKill parasites and counteract toxic pathogen.IndicationsSores and boils, scabies, malignant ulcer.Dosage and AdministrationsIt’s not for oral administration. Proper dosage is for exte

NameMao Zhua Cao (Radix Ranunculi Ternati)The Effect of 猫爪草PropertySweet, warm, neutral; liver and lung meridians entered.ActionsResolve phlegm and dissipate nodulation, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsScrofula, malaria, pulmonary tuberculosis, snake and insect bites, toothache, phar