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Liver-Pacifying and Yang-Subduing Herbs

Liver-Pacifying and Yang-Subduing Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Concha Haliotidis (Abalone Shell) Abalone Shell, 石决明, Shi Jue Ming Shi Jue Ming: pacify liver and subdue yang, clear liver heat and improve vision.
Zhen Zhu Mu: Chinese Herb Guide 珍珠母, Concha Margaritifera Usta Zhen Zhu Mu: pacify liver and subdue yang, clear liver heat and improve vision, suppress heart and induce tranquilization.
Mu Li (Oyster Shell) in TCM Oyster Shell, Concha Ostreae Mu Li: pacify liver and subdue yang, soften hardness and dissipate nodulation, astringe and arrest discharge.
Zi Bei (Arabic Cowry Shell) Arabic Cowry Shell, 紫贝齿, Zi Bei Chi Zi Bei Chi: clear heat and soothe the liver, induce tranquilization and improve vision.
Arabic Cowry Shell: Chinese Herb Guide Zi Bei Chi,Zi Bei,紫贝齿,紫贝,紫貝齒,紫貝,Concha Mauritiae Arabicae Arabic Cowry Shell: clear heat and soothe the liver, induce tranquilization and improve vision.
Luo Bu Ma Ye: Chinese Herb Guide Dogbane Leaf, 罗布麻叶, Folium Apocyni Veneti Luo Bu Ma Ye: clear heat and decrease blood pressure, strengthen the heart and promote urination.
Sheng Tie Luo: Chinese Herb Guide 生铁落 Sheng Tie Luo (Ferrosic Oxide) Acrid, cool; liver and heart channels. Actions Soothe the liver and relieve convulsion
Zhe Shi: Chinese Herb Guide Dai Zhe Shi,Haematitum,赭石,代赭石,Ruddle,Red Ochre Zhe Shi: pacify Liver and subdue yang, check adverse rise of qi by heavy settling, cool blood and stop bleeding.
Haematitum: Chinese Herb Guide Zhe Shi Zhe Shi (Haematitum). The mineral of Haematitum of family Oxide
Bai Ji Li (Puncturevine Caltrop Fruit) Fructus Tribuli,蒺藜,白蒺藜,Bai Ji Li,Puncturevine Caltrop Fruit Name Ji Li (Fructus Tribuli) — Shennong Bencao Jing Source and quality Plant The dry ripe fruit of Tribulus terestris L. of family Zygophyllaceae.
Ji Li (Puncturevine Caltrop Fruit) Puncturevine Caltrop Fruit, Bai Ji Li Ji Li (Puncturevine Caltrop Fruit): pacify liver and soothe liver, dispel wind and improve vision.