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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.

Juan Bai: Chinese Herb Guide Tamariskoid Spikemoss Herb, 卷柏, Herba Selaginellae Juan Bai: activate blood and stimulate the menstrual flow. dry-fried product can dissipate blood stasis and stop bleeding.
Agrimonia pilosa (Hairyvein Agrimonia Herb and Bud) Hairyvein Agrimonia Herb and Bud, 仙鹤草, Xian He Cao Xian He Cao (Agrimonia pilosa). The whole of perennial Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. of family Rosaceae
Fruticose Dracaena Leaf Tie Shu Ye Tie Shu Ye (Fruticose Dracaena Leaf) Sweet, bland, cool. Actions Clear heat, stop bleeding and dissipate blood stasis
Bie Tao Gan (Fructus Persicae Immaturus) Fructus Persicae Immaturus, 碧桃干, Bi Tao Gan Bi Tao Gan (Fructus Persicae Immaturus) Sour, bitter, neutral; lung and liver channels
Bi Tao Gan: Chinese Herb Guide Bi Tao Gan,碧桃干,瘪桃干,碧桃幹,癟桃幹,Bie Tao Gan Bi Tao Gan (Fructus Persicae Immaturus) arrests sweating, activates blood to stop bleeding and alleviates pain. It is used for night sweat, spermatorrhea.
Zi Zhu: Chinese Herb Guide Taiwan Beautyberry Leaf, 紫珠, Folium Callicarpae Formosanae Zi Zhu (Folium Callicarpae Formosanae) Bitter, neutral; liver and heart channels
Zi Zhu (Taiwan Beautyberry Leaf) Zi Zhu,紫珠草,紫珠,Taiwan Beautyberry Leaf Zi Zhu (Taiwan Beautyberry Leaf): activate blood and stop bleeding, eliminate heat and remove toxicity.
Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis (Lotus Rhizome Node) Lotus Rhizome Node, 藕节, Ou Jie Ou Jie (Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis) Sweet, astringent, neutral; liver, lung, stomach channels. Actions Astringent and stop bleeding
Crinis Trachycarpi: Chinese Herb Guide Zong Lv Tan Zong Lv Tan (Crinis Trachycarpi). (A Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica) The fiber of sheath of evergreen plant Trachycarp
Juan Bai (Herba Selaginellae) Juan Bai ,卷柏,Herba Selaginellae Tamariskoid Spikemoss Herb: activate blood and stimulate the menstrual flow. dry-fried product can dissipate blood stasis and stop bleeding.
Crinis Carbonisatus: Chinese Herb Guide Xue Yu Tan, Xue Yu Xue Yu Tan (Crinis Carbonisatus). The burning substance of human hair. Where it is grown Everywhere
Ai Ye (Argy Wormwood Leaf) Argy Wormwood Leaf Ai Ye (Folium Artemisiae Argyi). The leaf of perennial Artemisia argyi levl. et Vant. of family Asteraceae