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Essence-Securing, Urination-Reducing and Leukorrhagia-Stopping Herbs

Essence-Securing, Urination-Reducing and Leukorrhagia-Stopping Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlebone) Hai Piao Xiao,乌贼骨,海螵蛸,Wu Zei Gu,烏賊骨,Cuttlebone,Ossa Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlebone): secure essence and stop leukorrhagia, astringe to stop bleeding, restrain acidity and alleviate pain. Dry dampness and cure the sores and ulcer when used externally.
Lian Zi (Lotus Seed) in TCM Lotus Seed Lian Zi: tonify spleen to check diarrhea, tonify kidney and secure essence, stop leukorrhagia, nourish heart and induce tranquilization.
Lian Xu: Chinese Herb Guide 莲须,Lotus Stamen,蓮須,Stamen Nelumbinis Lian Xu: clear away the heart-fire, tonify the kidney, secure essence and stop bleeding.
Lotus Stamen: Chinese Herb Guide Lian Xu Lotus Stamen: clear away the heart-fire, tonify the kidney, secure essence and stop bleeding.
Gorgon fruit (Gordon Euryale Seed) Gordon Euryale Seed, 芡实, Qian Shi Qian Shi: tonify kidney and secure essence; tonify spleen to check diarrhea, dry dampness and stop leukorrhagia.
Qian Shi (Gordon Euryale Seed) Gordon Euryale Seed Qian Shi (Gordon Euryale Seed) tonifies the kidney and secures essence, tonifies the spleen to check diarrhea, dries dampness and stops leukorrhagia.
Ci Wei Pi: Chinese Herb Guide Hedgehog Skin,刺猬皮,Corium Erinacei Seu Hemiechianus Name Ci Wei Pi (Hedgehog Skin) Nature and action Nature Bitter, astringent, neutral; stomach, large intestine and kidney channels.
Hedgehog Skin: Chinese Herb Guide Ci Wei Pi Hedgehog Skin: direct qi downward to alleviate pain, cool blood and stop bleeding.
Chun Gen Pi (Tree-of-heaven Ailanthus Bark) Tree-of-heaven Ailanthus Bark, 椿皮, Chun Pi, Cortex Ailanthi, Tree Of Heaven Ailanthus Bark Chun Pi: eliminate heat and dampness, astringe bowel, stop bleeding and kill parasites.
Chun Gen Pi (Cortex Ailanthi) Chun Gen Pi,椿根皮,椿皮,Chun Pi,Cortex Ailanthi Tree-of-heaven Ailanthus Bark: eliminate heat and dampness, astringe bowel, stop bleeding and kill parasites.
Ji Guan Hua: Chinese Herb Guide Cockscomb Flower, 鸡冠花, Flos Celosiae Cristatae Ji Guan Hua (Cockscomb Flower) Sweet, cool; liver and kidney channels. Actions Cool blood and stop bleeding