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Black Soyabean Spermoderm
English Name
Glycine max
Latin Name
spermoderm
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Hemorrhages due to external injuries. Dragon's blood (Xuejie) can be taken alone for external use, or it can be combined with Cattail pollen (Puhuang). 2. Chronic ulcers. Dragon's blood (Xuejie) is used with Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao) for external use. 3. Swelling and pain due to blood stagnation caused by external injuries. Dragon's blood (Xuejie) is used with Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao) in the formula Qili San.
Potential Indication
1. Hemostatic.2. Inhibiting the growth of various kinds of dermatomyces.
Greenish Lily Equivalent plant: Lilium tigrinum, Lilium pumilum, Lilium longiflorum
English Name
Lilium brownii var. viridulum [Syn. Lilium brownii var. colchesteri ]
Latin Name
bulb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Hemorrhages due to extravasation of blood by heat manifested as cough with blood, vomiting with blood, epistaxis, bloody stool and uterine bleeding. Carbonized petiole of windmill palm (Zonglutan) is used with Imperata rhizome (Baimaogen), Japanese thistle (Daji), Small thistle (Xiaoji) and Capejasmine (Zhizi) in the formula Shihui San. 2. Hemorrhages due to deficiency of yang qi leading to failure of the spleen to control blood manifested as uterine bleeding or bloody stool. Carbonized petiole of windmill palm (Zonglutan) is used with Astragalus root (Huangqi), Ginseng (Renshen) and White atractylodes (Baizhu).
Potential Indication
NA
Cochinchinese Asparagus
English Name
Asparagus cochinchinensis [Syn. Asparagus lucidus ]
Latin Name
tuberoid
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Palpitations, irritability, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep or infantile convulsions due to high fever. Purple cowrie shell (Zibeichi) is used with Coptis root (Huanglian), Mother-of-pearl (Zhenzhumu) and Antelope's horn (Lingyangjiao). 2. Wind and heat in the liver meridian manifested as red, swollen and painful eyes or visual obstruction, or hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as dizziness, vertigo and headache. Purple cowrie shell (Zibeichi) is used with Chrysanthemum flower (Juhua), Mulberry leaf (Sangye) and Uncaria stem (Gouteng).
Potential Indication
NA
Lanceolate Starwort
English Name
Stellaria dichotoma var. lanceolata
Latin Name
root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Phlegm-heat cough manifested as cough with thick, yellow sputum and chest pain. Bamboo juice (Zhuli) is used with Loquat leaf (Pipaye) and Trichosanthes fruit (Gualou). 2. Windstroke due to heart misted by phlegm, epilepsy or manic psychosis. Bamboo juice (Zhuli) is used with Ginger juice (Jiangzhi).
Potential Indication
NA
Human Urine
English Name
Homo sapiens
Latin Name
human urine
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Qi stagnation in the liver and stomach manifested as distension and pain in the hypochondriac regions, belching and epigastric pain. Mume flower (Lu'emei) is used with Bupleurum root (Chaihu), Cyperus tuber (Xiangfu), Green tangerine peel (Qingpi) and Costus root (Muxiang). 2. Phlegm and qi stagnated in the throat (globus hystericus) manifested as the sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Mume flower (Lu'emei) is used with Trichosanthes peel (Gualoupi), Tangerine peel (Chenpi), Mulberry bark (Sangbaipi), Albizia bark (Hehuanpi) and Perilla leaf (Zisuye).
Potential Indication
NA
NA
English Name
Liriope spicata
Latin Name
tuberoid
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Thirst in febrile disease. Bamboo leaf (Zhuye) is used with Gypsum (Shigao) and Ophiopogon root (Maidong) in the formula Zhuye Shigao Tang. 2. Flaring up of heart fire manifested as ulceration in the mouth or on the tongue, or heart fire shifting to the small intestine manifested as dribbling urination. Bamboo leaf (Zhuye) is used with Clematis stem (Mutong) and Fresh rehmannia root (Shengdihuang) in the formula Daochi San.
Potential Indication
NA
Setose Asparagus
English Name
Asparagus setaceus [Syn. Asparagus plumosus]
Latin Name
tuberoid or whole herb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Upward perversion of lung qi caused by excessive phlegm fluid manifested as cough with white profuse sputum, or asthma and fullness and stifling sensation in the chest and hypochondriac region. Perilla seed (Suzi) is used with White mustard seed (Baijiezi) and Radish seed (Laifuzi) in the formula Sanzi Yangqing Tang. 2. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Perilla seed (Suzi) is used with Hemp seed (Huomaren), Trichosanthes seed (Gualouren) and Apricot seed (Xingren).
Potential Indication
NA
Siberian Solomonseal Equivalent plant: Polygonatum kingianum , Polygonatum cyrtonema
English Name
Polygonatum sibiricum
Latin Name
rhizome
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Upward perversion of lung qi caused by excessive phlegm fluid manifested as cough with white profuse sputum, or asthma and fullness and stifling sensation in the chest and hypochondriac region. Perilla seed (Suzi) is used with White mustard seed (Baijiezi) and Radish seed (Laifuzi) in the formula Sanzi Yangqing Tang. 2. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Perilla seed (Suzi) is used with Hemp seed (Huomaren), Trichosanthes seed (Gualouren) and Apricot seed (Xingren).
Potential Indication
NA
Chinese Holly Leaf
English Name
Ilex cornuta
Latin Name
leaf
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of: 1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome. Pine nodular branch (Songjie) is used with herbs that dispel wind and dampness. In acute arthritis with severe pain, Pine nodular branch (Songjie) is soaked in wine for drinking. 2. External injury pain. Pine nodular branch (Songjie) is used with herbs that invigorate blood circulation, including Peach seed (Taoren), Safflower (Honghua), Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao).
Potential Indication
NA
Pacific Gypsophila Equivalent plant: Silene jenisseensis , Arenaria juncea
English Name
Gypsophila pacifica
Latin Name
root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Used as a general nonspecific stimulant to the immune system, supporting and stabilizing cellular immunity and cleansing the blood, for the prevention and treatment of infections. There are no known side effects associated with it's use.
Potential Indication
NA
Pedunculate Acronychia
English Name
Acronychia pedunculata
Latin Name
wood or root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpatum abdominal pain due to blood stasis, edema.
Potential Indication
NA
Hance Brandisia
English Name
Brandisia hancei
Latin Name
whole herb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, hysmenorrhea, inflammation of the eye with formation of corneal opacity, dizziness and headache.
Potential Indication
NA
Chinese Brake
English Name
Pteris vittata
Latin Name
whole herb or rhizome
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of menstrual disorders, anemia, numbness and paralysis, rheumatic arthralgia.
Potential Indication
NA
Rice Galingale
English Name
Cyperus iria
Latin Name
whole herb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of morbid leukorrhea, diarrhea caused by damp-heat, chronic diarrhea, chronic dysentery, hematochezia, abnormal uterine bleeding.
Potential Indication
NA
Mary Arthromeris
English Name
Arthromeris mairei [Syn. Polypodium mairei ]
Latin Name
rhizome
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of morbid leukorrhea, diarrhea caused by damp-heat, chronic diarrhea, chronic dysentery, hematochezia, abnormal uterine bleeding.
Potential Indication
NA
Emei Larkspur Equivalent plant: Delphinium bonvalotii, Delphinium potaninii , Delphinium potaninii var jiufengshanense
English Name
Delphinium omeiense
Latin Name
root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of myalgia, arthralgia
Potential Indication
NA
Stalkedfruit Pricklyash
English Name
Zanthoxylum podocarpum
Latin Name
bark
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of oliguria, urinary infection, galactostasis.
Potential Indication
NA
Udo Equivalent plant: Aralia fargesii
English Name
Aralia cordata
Latin Name
rhizome and root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of painful and difficult urination, pruritus vulvae with leukorrhea, rubela, eczema, cutaneous pruritus.
Potential Indication
Inhibiting the growth of various dermatomyces in vitro.
Khasi Nightshade Fruit
English Name
Solanum khasianum
Latin Name
fruit
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of pains caused by blood stagnation
Potential Indication
1. Exerting significant analgesic effect.2. Dilating the peripheral blood vessels.3. Enhancing the phagocytosis of macrophages in the abdominal cavity of mice.
Veined Inula
English Name
Inula nervosa
Latin Name
root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of pains caused by blood stagnation
Potential Indication
1. Its aqueous infusion inhibits the growth of skin fungi such as Trichophyton violaceum.2. Inhibiting the excessive secretion of bronchi and uterus.
Fevervine
English Name
Paederia scandens
Latin Name
whole herb or root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of palpitaion, insomnia and dream - disturbed sleep, epilepsy, mania, infantile convulsion, blurred vision, ulcers in the mouth, painful swelling of the throat, boils and sores.
Potential Indication
NA
Broadleaf Vetch
English Name
Vicia amoena
Latin Name
whole herb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of palpitaion, insomnia and dream - disturbed sleep, epilepsy, mania, infantile convulsion, blurred vision, ulcers in the mouth, painful swelling of the throat, boils and sores.
Potential Indication
NA
Kalofilum
English Name
Calophyllum inophyllum
Latin Name
root and leaf
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of palpitation and insomnia, convulsion, epilepsy, nebula, skin ulcerations difficult to heal.
Potential Indication
NA
Yunnan Madder
English Name
Rubia yunnanensis
Latin Name
root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of peptic ulcer with hyperacidity, spitting of blood, epistaxis, abnormal uterine bleeding, hematochezia, seminal emission, spermatorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, gastric pain with acid regurgitation, external use for traumatic bleeding and wound with purulent discharge.
Potential Indication
As an antacid, hemostatic and astringent.
Common Pratia
English Name
Pratia nummularia
Latin Name
whole herb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of protracted arthritis, rheumatoid arthralgia, numbness and paralysis, sequala of poliomyelitis, traumatic injury, boils and sores.
Potential Indication
NA
Flaccid Anemone
English Name
Anemone flaccida
Latin Name
rhizome
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of protracted arthritis, rheumatoid arthralgia, numbness and paralysis, sequala of poliomyelitis, traumatic injury, boils and sores.
Potential Indication
NA
Flexuose Climbing Fern
English Name
Lygodium flexuosum
Latin Name
whole herb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of protracted diarrhea due to hypofunction of the spleen, seminal emission, leukorrhagia, palpitation, insomnia.
Potential Indication
NA
Parisshape Loosestrife
English Name
Lysimachia paridiformis
Latin Name
whole herb
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of protracted diarrhea with hematochezia and prolapse of the rectum, chronic cough with sore throat and hoarseness of voice.
Potential Indication
NA
Brackfollicle
English Name
Tylophora atrofolliculata
Latin Name
root
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of redness of the eye and dizziness due to excessive heat or fire in the liver, nebula with blurred vision.
Potential Indication
1. Hypotensive2. Celosiaol, one of its active components is a mydriatic.
AsiaticTodda lia
English Name
Toddalia asiatica
Latin Name
root or root cortex
Plant Part
Traditional Use
Treatment of retention of food manifested as epigastric and abdominal distension and fullness, no appetite, gurgling sound and diarrhea. Medicated leaven (Shenqu) is used with Hawthorn fruit (Shanzha) and Germinated barley (Maiya).
Potential Indication
NA
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