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Wind-Extinguishing and Spasm-Stopping Herbs

Wind-Extinguishing and Spasm-Stopping Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Dian Qie Cao (Belladonna Herb) Belladonna Herb, 颠茄草, Dian Jia Cao Dian Qie Cao (Belladonna Herb): Calm spasm to relieve pain, restrain secretion. Nausea, vomiting, night sweat, cholecystalgia, salivation, gastric and duodena
Zhen Zhu: Chinese Herb Guide Pearl,珍珠 Zhen Zhu: induce sedation and tranquilization, improve vision and remove nebula, promote tissue regeneration and wound healing.
Zhen Zhu (Pearl): Actions, Dose and Cautions Zhen Zhu Pearl (Zhen Zhu) is a mineral used in TCM to calm the spirit, settle fright and help heal sores.
Uncaria Rhynchophylla (Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis) Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis, 钩藤, Gou Teng Gou Teng (Uncaria Rhynchophylla). The dry stem and and brach with hooks of perennial herb U. rhynchophylla (Miq.) Jacks, U
Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis) Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis) extinguishes wind and stops spasm, clears liver heat and pacifies the liver. Add it later than other herbs when decocting.
Zha Chan (Cicada) in TCM Cicada, 蚱蝉 Zha Chan (Cicada) Salty, sweet, cold; liver and lung channels. Actions Clear heat and relieve convulsion
Pberetima (Lumbricus) in TCM Lumbricus, 地龙, Di Long, Earthworm Di Long: clear heat and extinguish wind, unblock collateral, relieve wheezing, promote urination.
Di Long (Lumbricus) in TCM Di Long,Pberetima,地龙,地龍,Lumbricus Earthworm: clear heat and extinguish wind, unblock collateral, relieve wheezing, promote urination.
Tall Gastrodia Tuber (Rhizoma Gastrodiae) Rhizoma Gastrodiae, Tian Ma Tian Ma: extinguish wind and stop spasm, pacify liver yang, dispel wind and unblock collateral.
Tian Ma (Tall Gastrodia Tuber) Tian Ma ,天麻,Tall Gastrodia Tuber Tian Ma (Tall Gastrodia Tuber): extinguish wind and stop spasm, pacify liver yang, dispel wind and unblock collateral.
Jiang Can: Chinese Herb Guide Jiang Can,僵蚕,白僵蚕,Bai Jiang Can,白僵蠶,Stiff Silkworm,僵蠶 Jiang Can: extinguish wind and stop spasm, dispel wind and alleviate pain, resolve phlegm and dissipate accumulation.
Quan Xie: Chinese Herb Guide Scorpion,全虫,全蝎,全蟲,全蠍 Quan Xie: extinguish wind and stop spasm, counteract toxic pathogen and dissipate nodulation, unblock collateral and alleviate pain.