HERBAL D

Dragon’s bone (Longgu) Pharmaceutical Name: Os draconis Zoological Name: 1. Stegodon orientalis; 2. Rhinocerus senensia Common Name: Dragon’s bone, Fossilized bone Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao Jing. Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The fossilized vertebrae and other bones of ancient large mammals, such as Rhinocerus or Rechistaric reptiles, are collected and broken into pieces. Properties & Taste: Sweet, astringent and slightly cold. Meridians: Heart and liver. Functions: 1. To pacify the liver and subdue the yang; 2. To calm the heart and soothe the mind; 3. To … Xem tiếp

Drynaria (Gusuibu) Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Drynariae Botanical Name: 1. Drynaria frotunei (Kunze) J. Sm.; 2. Drynaria baronii (Christ) Diels Common Name: Drynaria, Davallia Source of Earliest Record: Kaibao Bencao Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The rhizomes are dug in any season. After they have been cleaned, the rhizomes are cut into slices and dried. Properties & Taste: Bitter and warm. Meridians: Liver and kidney. Functions: 1. To tonify the kidneys; 2. To invigorate blood and stop bleeding; 3. To heal wounds Indications & Combinations: 1. Deficient kidneys manifested … Xem tiếp