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Shan Zha (Latin)

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Crataegi Fructus

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Temperature:
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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Temperature: Slightly Warm
Nature: Sweet, Sour
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Stomach

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Use: 1) Relieves food stagnation, 2) Activates blood, 3) Reduces serum cholesterol

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Category:

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Category: Digestive Herbs

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Bing Lang (Latin)

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Arecae Semen

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Temperature: Warm
Nature: Bitter
Channels: Stomach, Large Intestine

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Use: 1) Kills parasites, especially tapeworms, 2) Regulates qi relieves abdominal pain and tenesmus, 3) Promotes urination and relieves edema

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Category:

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Category: Anti-helminthic Herbs

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Huo Ma Ren (Latin)

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Semen Cannabis Sativae

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet
Channels: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Use: 1) Moistens intestines and relieves constipation, 2) Nourishes yin and body fluids

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Category: Laxative (Lubricating Laxative)

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Da Huang (Latin)

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Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Nature:
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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

Temperature: Cold
Nature: Bitter
Channel: Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Heart

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

Use: 1) Drains heat and purges accumulation to relieve constipation, 2) Removes blood stasis

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

Category: Laxative (Attacking Purgative)

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Xiang Fu (Latin)

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Cyperi Rhizome

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

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Nature:
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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Pungent, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet
Channels: Liver and San Jiao

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Use: 1) Automatically transforms dampness, 2) Descends rebellious qi

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Category: Aromatic Dampness Resolving Herbs

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Zhu Ru (Latin)

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Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

Temperature:
Nature:
Channel:

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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

Temperature: Cool
Nature: Sweet
Channel: Lung, Stomach, Gallbladder

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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

Category:

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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

Category: Phlegm Resolving Herbs (Heat Phlegm)

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Ban Xia (Latin)

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Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Temperature: Nature: Channel:
Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Temperature: Warm Nature: Pungent Channel: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Use:
Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Use: 1) Transforms cold-phlegm, 2) Descends rebellious qi, 3) Dissipates nodules
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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Category:
Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Category: Phlegm Resolving Herbs (Cold Phlegm)
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Xing Ren (Latin)
Armeniacae Semen
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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen Temperature: Nature: Channel:
Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen Temperature: Slightly Warm Nature: Bitter Channel: Lung and Large Intestine
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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen Use:
Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen Use: 1) Descends rebellious qi and stops cough and asthma, 2) Moistens the bowels and treats constipation
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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen Category:
Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen Category: Antitussive Herbs
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Jue Ming Zi (Latin)
Cassiae Semen
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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen Temperature: Nature: Channels:
Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen Temperature: Cool Nature: Sweet, Bitter Channels: Liver, Large Intestine, Kidney
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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen Use:
Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen Use: 1) Clears liver heat and brightens the eyes, 2) Lowers serum cholesterol
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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen Category:
Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen Category: Clears Heat and Brightens the Eyes
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Jin Yin Hua (Latin)
Lonicerae Flos
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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos Temperature: Nature: Channels:
Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos Temperature: Cool Nature: Sweet Channels: Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine
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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos Use:
Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos Use: 1) Clears toxic heat, 2) Dispels wind heat
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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos Category:
Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos Category: Heat-Clearing Antitoxin Herbs
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Qing Hao (Latin)
Artemesiae Annuae Herba
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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba Temperature: Nature: Channels:
Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba Temperature: Cold (slightly aromatic) Nature: Bitter Channels: Liver, Gallbladder, Kidney
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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba Use:
Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba Use: 1) Clears deficiency heat, 2) treats malaria
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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba Category:
Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba Category: Herbs that Clear Deficient Heat
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Sheng Di Huang (Latin)
Rehmanniae Radix
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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Temperature: Nature: Channels:
Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Temperature: Cold Nature: Sweet, Bitter Channels: Heart, Liver, Kidney
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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Use:
Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Use: 1) Clears heat and cools the blood, 2) Nourishes yin
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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Category:
Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Category: Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood
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Huang Lian (Latin)
Coptis Rhizoma
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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Temperature: Nature: Channels:
Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Temperature: Cold Nature: Bitter Channels: Liver, Stomach, Heart
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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Use:
Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Use: 1) Drains damp heat, 2) Clears fire toxin and stops bleeding, 3) Clears heat toxins topically
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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Category:
Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Category: Herbs the Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
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Shi Gao (Latin)
Gypsum Fibrosum
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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Temperature: Nature: Channel:
Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Temperature: Very Cold Nature: Sweet, Pungent Channel: Lung and Stomach
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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Use:
Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Use: 1) Clears heat, purges fire, and brings down yang ming fever, 2) Clears excessive lung heat, 3) Clears raging stomach fire
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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Category:
Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Category: Clears Heat, Drains Fire
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Bo He (Latin)
Menthae Haplocalycis Herba
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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba Temperature: Nature: Channels:
Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba Temperature: Cool Nature: Pungent (spicy) (aromatic) Channels: Lung, Liver
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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba Use:
Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba Use: 1) Releases the exterior to dispel Wind-Heat, 2) Benefits the throat, 3) Clears the head and eyes, 4) Regulates the liver, 5) Vents rashes
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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba Category:
Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba Category: Diaphoretic Cooling
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Gui Zhi (Latin)
Cinnamomi Ramulus
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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus Temperature: Nature: Channels:
Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus Temperature: Warm Nature: Pungent, Sweet Channels: Lung, Urinary Bladder, Heart
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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus Use:
Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus Use: 1) Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Cold, 2) Invigorates the flow of yang qi and warms the channels, 3) Harmonizes the ying and wei, 4) Tonifies heart yang
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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus Category:
Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus Category: Diaphoretic Warming (Wind-Cold Deficiency)
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Ma Huang (Latin)
Ephedrae Herba
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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba Temperature: Nature: Channel:
Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba Temperature: Warm Nature: Pungent, Bitter Channel: Lung, Urinary Bladder
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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba Use:
Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba Use: 1) Strongly promotes sweating to release the exterior and dispel Wind-Cold, 2) Disperses the lung qi and calms asthma, 3) Promotes diuresis
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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba Category:
Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba Category: Diaphoretic Warming (Wind-Cold Excess)

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