Wind-Heat-Dispersing Herbs

NameYing Tao He (Cherry Pit)The Effect of Ying Tao HePropertyPungent, neutral; lung meridian entered.ActionsRemove toxicity, release exterior and promote eruption.IndicationsUnsmooth eruption of measles that still at the beginning stage.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 4.5~9 g. Smash it when using.

NameMo Li Ye (Arabian jasmine leaf)The Effect of Mo Li YePropertyPungent, slightly bitter, warm; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsExpel wind, relieve exterior syndrome, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.IndicationsDiarrhea, snake and insect bites, abdominal distension, barbiers, exogenous

NameJin Chan Hua (Cordyceps Cicadae)The Effect of Cordyceps CicadaePropertySweet, salty, cold; lung and liver meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind and heat, promote eruption, improve eyesight and remove nebula, extinguish wind and relieve spasms.IndicationsSore throat, dizziness, infantile convulsio

NameNiu Bang Zi (Fructus Arctii) ——Ming Yi Bie Lu (Miscellaneous Records of Famous physicians)The Processing of Fructus ArctiiOriginRipe fruit of biennial herbaceous plant Arctium lappa L. of family Compositae.LocationMainly in the northeast region, and Zhejiang province in China.HarvestIn autumn wh

NameChan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Periostracum CicadaeOriginShell of insect Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius during eclosion of family Cicadidae.LocationMost regions in China.HarvestCollected in summer and autumn.The real smell and ta

NameSang Ye (Folium Mori) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Folium MoriOriginLeaf of arbor plant Morus alba L. of family Moraceae.LocationSilkworm breeding regions in south of China.HarvestCollected after early frost.The real smell and tasteLess smell and bland taste, sl

NameJu Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Flos ChrysanthemiOriginCapitulum of perennial herb Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. of family Compasitae.LocationZhejiang, Anhui and Henan provinces of China. According to difference of place of production a

NameMan Jing Zi (Fructus Viticis)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Fructus ViticisOriginMature fruit of shrubby plant Vitex trifolia L. var. simplicifolia Cham. or V. trifolia L. of family Verbenaceae.LocationVitex trifolia L. var. simplicifolia Cham. mainly grows in Sha

NameChai Hu—(Radix Bupleuri)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Radix BupleuriOriginThe root of perennial herb Bupleurum chinensis DC. or Bupleurum scorzonerifolium of family Umbelliferae. Separately named Bei Chai Hu or Nan Chai Hu.LocationBei Chai Hu is mainly produced i

NameSheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Rhizoma CimicifugaeOriginRoot of perennial plant Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom or C. dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim or C. foetida L. of family Ranunculaceae.LocationChiefly in liaoning, Heilongjiang, Qinghai pr