Citron (Xiangyuan)

Citron (Xiangyuan) Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Citri Botanical Name: 1. Citrus medica L.; 2. Citrus wilsonii Tanaka Common Name: Citron fruit Source of Earliest Record: Bencao Tujing Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The ripe fruit is gathered in October, cleaned, dried in the sun and cut into slices. Properties & Taste: Pungent, slightly bitter, sour and warm. Meridians: Liver, spleen and lung Functions: 1. To promote the free flow of qi in the liver; 2. To harmonize the spleen and stomach and resolve phlegm Indications & Combinations: 1. Qi … Xem tiếp

Ephedra root (Mahuanggen)- Ephedra sinica

Ephedra root (Mahuanggen) Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Ephedrae Botanical Name: 1. Ephedra sinica stapf; 2. Ephedra equisetina Bge.; 3. Ephedra intermedia schrenk et C. A. Mey. Common Name: Ephedra root Source of Earliest Record: Mingyi Bielu Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The roots are dug in the period of the Beginning of Autumn (thirteenth solar term). After the fibrous roots have been removed, the roots are cleaned and cut into pieces. Properties & Taste: Sweet and neutral. Meridian: Lung Functions: To stop sweating Indications & Combinations: 1. Spontaneous sweating. … Xem tiếp

Fresh ginger (Shengjiang)-Zingiber officinale

Fresh ginger (Shengjiang) Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Willd. Rosc Common Name: Fresh ginger Source of Earliest Record: Mingyi Bielu Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The rhizomes are dug from September to November. After the fibrous roots have been removed, the rhizomes are washed, cut into slices and pounded to extract the juice, or the skin is peeled off for usage. Properties & Taste: Pungent and warm. Meridians: Lung, spleen and stomach Functions: 1. To promote diaphoresis and release the exterior; 2. To warm … Xem tiếp

Hyacinth bean (Biandou)-Dolichos lablab

Hyacinth bean (Biandou) Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Dolichoris Botanical Name: Dolichos lablab L. Common Name: Dolichos seed, Hyacinth bean, Egyptian kidney bean Source of Earliest Record: Mingyi Bielu Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The ripe seeds are gathered in autumn and then dried in the sun. Properties & Taste: Sweet and slightly warm. Meridians: Spleen and stomach Functions: To strengthen the spleen and transform dampness. Indications & Combinations: 1. Deficient spleen not transforming and transporting water manifested as lassitude, poor appetite, loose stool or diarrhea, or leukorrhea due to … Xem tiếp

Inula flower (Xuanfuhua)-Inula britannica

Inula flower (Xuanfuhua) Pharmaceutical Name: Flos Inulae Botanical Name: 1. Inula britannica L.; 2. Inula japonica Thunb. Common Name: Inula flower Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao Jing Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The flower is gathered in summer and autumn, when it is blooming, and is dried in the sun. Properties & Taste: Bitter, pungent, salty and slightly warm Meridians: Lung, spleen, stomach and large intestine Functions: 1. To resolve phlegm and promote water metabolism; 2. To conduct qi downward and stop vomiting Indications & Combinations: 1. … Xem tiếp

Magnolia bark (Houpo)-Cortex Magnoliae officinalis

Magnolia bark (Houpo) Pharmaceutical Name: Cortex Magnoliae officinalis Botanical Name: 1. Magnolia officinalis Rehd. et wils.; 2. Magnolia officinalis Rhed. et Wills. var. biloba Rhed. et Wills. Common Name: Magnolia bark Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao Jing Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: Between April and June, the bark is peeled off and dried in the shade. After a process of boiling, piling, steaming and drying, the herb is ready for use. Properties & Taste: Bitter, pungent and warm. Meridians: Spleen, stomach, lung and large intestine Functions: 1. … Xem tiếp

Agrimonia bud (Hecaoya)

Agrimonia bud (Hecaoya) Pharmaceutical Name: Germma Agrimoniae. Botanical Name: Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. Common Name: Agrimonia bud. Source of Earliest Record: Zhonghua Yixue Zazhi. Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The buds are gathered in late winter or early spring. After removing the brown down of the bud, the buds are dried in the sun and, finally, pounded into powder. Properties & Taste: Bitter and cool. Meridians: Liver, small and large intestines. Functions: 1. To kill parasites; 2. To purge stool. Indications & Contraindications: Tapeworm. Agrimonia bud (Hecaoya) is taken … Xem tiếp

Chaenomeles fruit (Mugua)

Chaenomeles fruit (Mugua) Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus chaenomelis Botanical Name: Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai Common Name: Chaenomeles fruit, Flowering quince fruit, Chinese quince. Source of Earliest Record: Mingyi Bielu. Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The fruit is gathered in summer or autumn when it is ripe. Then it is halved, soaked in hot water, dried in the sun and cut into slices. Properties & Taste: Sour and warm. Meridians: Liver and spleen. Functions: 1. To promote blood circulation in the channels and collaterals; 2. To relax muscles and tendons; … Xem tiếp

Epimedium (Yinyanghuo)-Epimedium koreanum

Epimedium (Yinyanghuo) Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Epimedii Botanical Name: 1. Epimedium koreanum Nakai; 2. Epimedium sagittatum (Sieb. et Zucc.) Maxim.; 3. Epimedium brevicornum Maxim.; 4. Epimedium pubescens Maxim. Common Name: Epimedium Source of Earliest Record: Haiyao Bencao Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The aerial part of the herb is gathered in spring and autumn, dried in the sun and cut into pieces. Properties & Taste: Pungent, sweet and warm. Meridians: Liver and kidney Functions: 1. To tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang; 2. To expel wind and dampness Indications … Xem tiếp

Fresh rehmannia root (Shengdihuang)-Rehmannia gultinosa

Fresh rehmannia root (Shengdihuang) Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Rehmanniae Botanical Name: Rehmannia gultinosa Libosch. Common Name: Fresh rehmannia root Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao Jing. Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The roots are dug in spring or autumn. After the fibrous roots have been removed, the roots are dried in the sun, and then cut into slices. Properties & Taste: Sweet, bitter and cold Meridians: Heart, liver and kidney Functions: 1. To clear heat and cool blood; 2. To nourish yin and promote the production of body fluids … Xem tiếp

Isatis leaf (Daqingye)-Isatis indigotia

Isatis leaf (Daqingye) Pharmaceutical Name: Folium Isatidis Botanical Name: Isatisindigotia Fort. Common Name: Isatis leaf Source of Earliest Record: Mingyi Bielu Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The leaves are gathered in summer or autumn and dried in the sun. Properties & Taste: Bitter and very cold Meridians: Heart, lung and stomach Functions: To clear heat and release toxins Indications & Combinations: 1. Sore throat, erysipelas, boils, carbuncles and furuncles. Isatis leaf (Daqingye) is used with Scrophularia (Xuanshen) and Honeysuckle flower (Jinyinhua). 2. High fever with maculopapule. Isatis leaf … Xem tiếp

Magnolia flower (Xinyi)-Magnolia biondii

Magnolia flower (Xinyi) Pharmaceutical Name: Flos Magnoliae Botanical Name: 1. Magnolia biondii Pamp. 2. Magnolia denudata Desr. 3. Magnolia Sprengeri Pamp. Common Name: Magnolia flower Source of Earliest Records: Shennong Bencao Jing Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparation: The flowerbuds are gathered in the early spring and dried in the sun. Properties & Taste: Pungent and warm Meridians: Lung and stomach Functions: 1. To expel wind and cold; 2. To open the nasal cavity Indications & Combinations: Rhinorrhea manifested as nasal obstruction, headache, runny nose and loss of smell. … Xem tiếp