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Laxatives
Laxatives: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.
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Yu Li Ren: Chinese Herb Guide
Semen Pruni,郁李仁,Dwarf Flowering Cherry Seed,Chinese Dwarf Cherry Seed
Yu Li Ren: moisten intestines for relaxing bowels, promote urination to ease edema.
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Yu Li Ren (Dwarf Flowering Cherry Seed)
Dwarf Flowering Cherry Seed
Yu Li Ren (Dwarf Flowering Cherry Seed): moisten intestines for relaxing bowels, promote urination to ease edema.
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Ma You: Chinese Herb Guide
Ma You,胡麻油,乌麻油,脂麻油,香油,生油,清油,烏麻油,Sesame Oil
Ma You: remove toxicity, promote tissue regernation, moisten dryness and relax the bowel.
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Da Hu Ma (Semen Lini) in TCM
Semen Lini, 亚麻子, Ya Ma Zi
Ya Ma Zi (Semen Lini) Sweet, neutral; lung, liver and large intestine channels
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Lard: Chinese Herb Guide
Zhu Zhi Gao, 猪脂膏
Zhu Zhi Gao (Lard) Sweet, cool. Actions Tonify deficiency, moisten dryness and remove toxicity
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Zhu Chang: Chinese Herb Guide
猪肠
Zhu Chang (Pig's intestine) Sweet, slightly cold; large intestine channel. Actions Clear heat, dispel wind and stop bleeding
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Ma Zi Ren (Hemp Fruit) in TCM
Hemp Fruit, 火麻仁, Huo Ma Ren, Semen Cannabis
Huo Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis). The ripe fruit of Cannabis sativa L. of family Mulberry. Where it is grown All parts of China