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Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.
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Orpimentum: Chinese Herb Guide
Ci Huang, 雌黄
Ci Huang (Orpiment) Pungent, neutral, toxic; liver and large intestine channels
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Xiong Huang: Chinese Herb Guide
Xiong Huang ,雄黄,雄黃
Xiong Huang (Realgar). Realgar mineral of sulfide, main containing As2S2
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Chan Pi: Chinese Herb Guide
蟾皮,Toad Skin,蟾蜍皮,Cutis Bufonis
Chan Pi: clear heat and remove toxicity, promote urination and relieve flatulence.
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Toad Skin: Chinese Herb Guide
Chan Pi
Toad Skin: clear heat and remove toxicity, promote urination and relieve flatulence.
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Camphor: Chinese Herb Guide
Zhang Nao
Zhang Nao (Camphor) Pungent, hot, slightly toxic; heart and spleen channels. Actions Induce resuscitation, kill parasites and alleviate pain
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Da Feng Zi: Chinese Herb Guide
Chaulmoogratree Seed, 大风子, Semen Hydnocarpi
Da Feng Zi: dispel wind and eliminate dampness, counteract toxic pathogen and kill parasites.
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Da Feng Zi (Semen Hydnocarpi)
Da Feng Zi,大风子,大風子,Semen Hydnocarpi
Chaulmoogratree Seed: dispel wind and eliminate dampness, counteract toxic pathogen and kill parasites.
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Mu Bie Zi: Chinese Herb Guide
木鳖子,Cochinchina Momordica Seed,木鱉子,Semen Momordicae
Name Mu Bie Zi (Cochinchina Momordica Seed) Nature and action Nature Bitter, slightly sweet, warm, toxic; liver, spleen and kidney channels.
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Mu Bie Zi (Semen Momordicae)
Semen Momordicae
Cochinchina Momordica Seed: reslove swelling, expel toxin and dissipate nodulation.
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She Chuang Zi: Chinese Herb Guide
Common Cnidium Fruit, 蛇床子
She Chuang Zi: dry dampness, kill parasites and relieve itching for external application, warm kidney and strengthen yang, dispel cold and dry dampness for.
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She Chuang Zi (Common Cnidium Fruit)
Common Cnidium Fruit
She Chuang Zi (Common Cnidium Fruit) dries dampness, kills parasites and relieves itching when used externally. Slightly toxic: take 3~9 g internally.
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Feng Fang: Chinese Herb Guide
蜂房
Feng Fang (Honeycomb) Sweet, neutral; stomach channel. Actions Dispel wind, counteract toxic pathogen and kill parasites