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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.

Wu Yi (Fructus Ulmi) in TCM Fructus Ulmi, 芜荑, Wu Ti Wu Yi (Fructus Ulmi) Acrid, bitter, warm; spleen and kidney channels. Actions Expel parasites and promote digestion
Medicinal Fermented Mass Jian Qu, 建曲 Medicinal Fermented Mass: reinforce the pleen and promote digestion, regulate qi and resolve dampness, relieve exterior pattern.
Dao Dou Ke: Chinese Herb Guide Shell of Sword Bean,刀豆壳,Pericarpium canavaliae,刀豆殼 Dao Dou Ke: harmonize middle burner, direct qi downward, dissipate blood stasis and invigorate blood.
Catechu: Chinese Herb Guide 儿茶,Er Cha,兒茶 Name Er Cha (Catechu) Nature and action Nature Bitter, astringent, lightly cold; lung channel.
Hong Qu: Chinese Herb Guide 红曲,红曲米,Red Yeast Rice,紅曲,紅曲米 Hong Qu: activate blood and resolve blood stasis, tonify the spleen and promote digestion.
Dao Dou Ke (Shell of Sword Bean) Shell of Sword Bean Dao Dou Ke (Shell of Sword Bean): harmonize middle burner, direct qi downward, dissipate blood stasis and invigorate blood.
Red Yeast Rice: Chinese Herb Guide Hong Qu, 红曲 Red Yeast Rice: activate blood and resolve blood stasis, tonify the spleen and promote digestion.
He Geng: Chinese Herb Guide 荷梗 He Geng (Lotus Petiole) Bitter, neutral; spleen and bladder channels. Actions Clear heat and relieve summer-heat, smooth qi and promote diuresis
Fei Zi (Grand Torreya Seed) Grand Torreya Seed Fei Zi (Semen Torreyae). The dry ripe seed of evergreen tree Torreya grandis Fort. of family Taxaceae
Malt (Fructus Hordei Germinatus) Fructus Hordei Germinatus, Mai Ya Mai Ya: promote digestion and invigorate spleen, stop lactation and release distension.
Finger Citron (Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis) Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis, 佛手, Fo Shou, Fu Shou Fo Shou: soothe liver and regulate qi, move qi and regulate middle burner, dry dampness and resolve dampness.
Fo Shou (Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis) Fo Shou,Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis,Finger Citron 佛手: soothe liver and regulate qi, move qi and regulate middle burner, dry dampness and resolve dampness.