Chinese Herbs Guide
Learn about traditional properties, functions, herb identification and formula combinations.
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Ai Di Cha (Japanese Ardisia Herb)Resolves phlegm, stops cough, and clears damp-heat
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Ba Qia (Chinaroot Greenbrier Rhizome)Drains dampness, dispels wind-damp, resolves toxicity, and disperses stasis
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Bai Guo Ren (Ginkgo Nut (Kernel))Astringes the lung, calms wheezing, stops leukorrhea, and reduces urination
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Bai Ji (Bletilla Rhizome)Astringes and stops bleeding, reduces swelling, and generates flesh
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Bai Jiang Cao (Patrinia Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, disperses abscesses, and relieves stasis pain
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Bai Qu Cai (Greater Celandine Herb)Relieves pain, stops cough, promotes urination, and resolves toxicity
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Bai Wei (Cynanchum Root)Clears heat, cools the blood, and resolves toxicity
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Bai Ying (Bittersweet Nightshade Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, drains dampness, and reduces swelling
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Ban Bian Lian (Lobelia Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and promotes urination
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Ban Feng He Gen (Heterophyllous Pterospermum Root)Dispels wind-damp, invigorates blood, and unblocks the channels
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Ban Li Ke (Chinese Chestnut Bur)Stops cough, resolves phlegm, and reduces inflammation
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Bian Dou Hua (Hyacinth Dolichos Flower)Transforms dampness, harmonizes the middle, and resolves summer-heat
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Bo Gu Dan (Common Gendarussa Herb)Dispels wind-damp, invigorates blood, and relieves pain
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Bu Zha Ye (Panicled Microcos Leaf)Resolves food stagnation, clears heat, and drains dampness
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Can Sha (Silkworm Droppings)Dispels wind-damp and harmonizes the stomach
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Cao Dou Kou (Katsumada Galangal Seed)Dries dampness, moves qi, warms the middle, and stops vomiting
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Cao Guo (Tsaoko Amomum Fruit)Dries dampness, warms the middle, and stops malaria
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Ce Bai Tan (Carbonized Arborvitae Twig)Astringes bleeding
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Chan Hua Cicada Flower (Cicada Cordyceps)Disperses wind-heat, brightens the eyes, and removes nebula
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Chao Bai Bian Dou (Stir-fried White Hyacinth Bean)Fortifies the spleen, transforms dampness, harmonizes the middle, and resolves summer-heat
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Chao Bai Shao (Stir-fried White Peony Root)Nourishes blood, regulates menses, astringes yin, and softens the liver
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Chao Cang Er Zi (Stir-fried Siberian Cocklebur Fruit)Disperses wind-cold, unblocks the nose, and dispels wind-damp
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Chao Chi Shao (Stir-fried Red Peony Root)Clears heat, cools blood, disperses stasis, and relieves pain
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Chao Gu Ya (Stir-fried Bristlegrass Fruit Sprout)Resolves food stagnation, harmonizes the middle, and fortifies the spleen
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Chao Huang Qin (Stir-fried Baikal Skullcap Root)Clears heat, dries dampness, drains fire, resolves toxicity, and calms the fetus
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Chao Ji Nei Jin (Stir-fried Chicken Gizzard Lining)Fortifies the stomach, resolves food stagnation, astringes essence, and dissolves stones
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Chao Lai Fu Zi (Stir-fried Radish Seed)Resolves food stagnation, disperses distension, downbears qi, and resolves phlegm
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Chao Liu Shen Qu (Stir-fried Medicated Leaven)Resolves food stagnation and harmonizes the stomach
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Chao Mai Ya (Stir-fried Barley Sprout)Moves qi, resolves food stagnation, fortifies the spleen, and aids appetite
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Chao Mo Yao (Stir-fried Myrrh)Disperses stasis, relieves pain, reduces swelling, and generates flesh
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Chao Ru Xiang (Stir-fried Frankincense)Invigorates blood, relieves pain, reduces swelling, and generates flesh
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Chao Suan Zao Ren (Stir-fried Sour Jujube Seed)Nourishes the heart and liver, calms the spirit, and astringes sweating
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Chao Zi Su Zi (Stir-fried Perilla Fruit)Downbears qi, resolves phlegm, stops cough, calms wheezing, and moistens the intestines
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Che Qian Cao (Plantain Herb)Clears heat, promotes urination, and resolves toxicity
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Chi Shi Zhi (Red Halloysite)Astringes the intestines, stops bleeding, and generates flesh to heal sores
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Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki Bean)Promotes urination, reduces swelling, and resolves toxicity
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Chong Wei Zi (Common Motherwort Fruit)Invigorates blood, regulates menses, clears liver heat, and brightens the eyes
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Chuan Mu Tong (Armand Clematis Stem)Promotes urination, unblocks strangury, clears heart fire, and eliminates vexation
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Chuan Po Shi (Cochinchinese Cudrania Root)Dispels wind, drains dampness, invigorates blood, and unblocks the channels
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Chuan Shan Long (Japanese Yam Rhizome)Dispels wind-damp, invigorates blood, unblocks collaterals, and stops cough
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Chuan Xin Lian (Common Andrographis Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools blood, and reduces swelling
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Chui Pen Cao (Stringy Stonecrop Herb)Clears and drains damp-heat and resolves toxicity
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Chun Pi (Heaven Ailanthus Root - bark or Bark)Clears heat, dries dampness, astringes the intestines, and stops bleeding
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Ci Wu Jia (Manyprinckle Acanthopanax)Boosts qi, fortifies the spleen, tonifies the kidney, and calms the spirit
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Cu Bie Jia (Vinegar-processed Turtle Shell)Nourishes yin, subdues yang, clears deficiency heat, and softens hard masses
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Cu Chai Hu (Vinegar-processed Chinese Thorowax Root)Harmonizes the exterior and interior, soothes the liver, and raises yang
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Cu San Leng (Vinegar-processed Bur Reed Rhizome)Breaks blood, moves qi, disperses accumulation, and relieves pain
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Cu Xiang Fu (Vinegar-processed Nutgrass Rhizome)Soothes the liver, relieves constraint, regulates qi, and regulates menses
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Cu Yan Hu Suo (Vinegar-processed Corydalis Tuber)Invigorates blood, moves qi, and relieves pain
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Da Bo Gu (Swollen Gendarussa Twig)Dispels wind-damp, invigorates blood, and dissipates stasis
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Da Ji (Japanese Thistle)Cools the blood, stops bleeding, and resolves toxicity
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Da Qing Ye (Isatis Leaf)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and cools the blood
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Da Xue Teng (Sargenrgloryvine)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, invigorates blood, and dispels wind
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Dang Gui Tan (Carbonized Chinese Angelica Root)Stops bleeding and harmonizes blood
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Dang Gui Wei (Tail portion of Chinese Angelica Root)Invigorates blood and dispels stasis
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Dao Kou Cao (Rough Achyranthes Herb)Clears heat, releases the exterior, promotes urination, and invigorates blood
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Dao Ya (Rice - grain Sprout)Resolves food stagnation, harmonizes the middle, fortifies the spleen, and aids appetite
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Deng Xin Cao (Juncus Pith)Clears heart fire and promotes urination
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Di Fu Zi (Kochia Fruit)Clears heat, drains dampness, and stops itching
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Di Jin Cao (Humulous Spurge Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools the blood, and stops bleeding
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Di Yu (Sanguisorba Root)Cools the blood, stops bleeding, and resolves toxicity
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Di Yu Tan (Carbonized Garden Burnet Root)Cools blood, stops bleeding, resolves toxicity, and astringes sores
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Ding Xiang (Clove)Warms the middle and descends rebellious qi
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Dong Gua Pi (Chinese Waxgourd Peel)Promotes urination and reduces swelling
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Duan Ci Shi (Calcined Magnetite)Pacifies the liver, subdues yang, improves hearing and vision, and calms the spirit
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Duan Long Gu (Calcined Dragon Bone)Settles fright, calms the spirit, anchors liver yang, and astringes
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Duan Mu Li (Calcined Oyster Shell)Anchors the spirit, subdues yang, nourishes yin, and softens hard masses
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Duan Wa Leng Zi (Calcined Ark Shell)Dissolves phlegm, transforms stasis, softens hard masses, and neutralizes acid
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E Bu Shi Cao (Small Centipeda Herb)Releases wind-cold, unblocks the nasal passages, and stops cough
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Fan Xie Ye (Senna Leaf)Drains heat and promotes bowel movement
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Feng Fang (Wasp Nest)Attacks toxicity, kills parasites, dispels wind, and relieves pain
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Fo Shou (Finger Citron)Soothes the liver, regulates qi, and harmonizes the stomach
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Fu Chao Bai Zhu (Bran-fried Atractylodes Rhizome)Fortifies the spleen, boosts qi, dries dampness, and benefits water
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Fu Chao Yi Yi Ren (Bran-fried Coix Seed)Promotes urination, drains dampness, fortifies the spleen, and drains pus
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Fu Chao Zhi Ke (Bran-fried Bitter Orange)Regulates qi, loosens the middle, moves stagnation, and disperses distension
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Fu Chao Zhi Shi (Bran-fried Immature Bitter Orange)Breaks qi, disperses accumulation, resolves phlegm, and dissipates focal distension
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Fu Pian (Prepared Daughter Root of Common Monkshood)Returns yang to rescue from counterflow, warms kidney and spleen, and disperses cold
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Fu Ping (Common Duckweed)Disperses wind-heat, promotes rash expression, and promotes urination
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Fu Shi (Pumice)Clears the lung, resolves phlegm, and softens hard masses
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Gan Song (Chinese Nardostachys Root and Rhizome)Regulates qi, relieves pain, opens constraint, and awakens the spleen
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Gang Mei Gen (Rough Holly Root)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, generates fluids, and stops thirst
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Gao Liang Jiang (Lesser Galangal Rhizome)Warms the stomach, stops vomiting, disperses cold, and relieves pain
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Ge Ke (Clam Shell)Clears the lung, resolves phlegm, softens hard masses, and neutralizes acid
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Gong Lao Ye (Leatherleaf Mahonia Leaf)Clears deficiency heat and reduces steaming bone disorder
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Gu Jing Cao (Pipewort Flower)Disperses wind-heat and brightens the eyes
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Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria Rhizome)Tonifies the kidney, strengthens bones, and mends injuries
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Gu Ya (Rice Sprout)Resolves food stagnation and strengthens the spleen
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Gua Lou Pi (Mongolian Snakegourd Peel)Clears heat phlegm, moves qi, and loosens the chest
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Guang Xi Hai Feng Teng (Heteroclite Kadsura Stem)Dispels wind-damp and unblocks the collaterals
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Gui Jia (Tortoise Plastron)Nourishes yin, subdues yang, and strengthens bones
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Gui Jian Yu (Winged Euonymus Twig)Breaks blood, unblocks the menses, and kills parasites
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Gui Yu Jian (Cruciate Buchnera Herb)Clears heat and resolves toxicity
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Gui Zhen Cao (Spanishneedle Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, disperses stasis, and reduces swelling
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Hai Jin Sha (Lygodium Spore)Clears damp-heat and promotes urination
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Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlebone)Astringes and stops bleeding and neutralizes acid
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Hai Tong Pi (Indian Coral Tree Bark)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and invigorates blood
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Han Xiu Cao (Sensitive Plant Herb)Clears heat, calms the spirit, and disperses accumulation
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He Huan Hua (Albizia Flower)Relieves constraint and calms the spirit
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He Tao Ren (Walnut Kernel)Tonifies the kidney, warms the lung, and moistens the intestines
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He Ye (Lotus Leaf)Clears summer-heat, transforms dampness, and raises clear yang
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He Zi (Terminalia Fruit)Astringes the intestines, stops diarrhea, and astringes the lung
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Hei Dou (Black Soybean)Benefits essence, brightens the eyes, and nourishes blood
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Hong Jing Tian (Rhodiola Root)Benefits qi, invigorates blood, and calms wheezing
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Hong Shen (Red Ginseng)Greatly supplements original qi, secures collapse, boosts qi, and contains blood
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Hou Tou Jun (Lion's Mane Mushroom)Nourishes the stomach and harmonizes the middle
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Hu Lu Ba (Common Fenugreek Seed)Warms the kidney, assists yang, disperses cold, and relieves pain
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Hu Po (Amber)Settles fright, calms the spirit, invigorates blood, and promotes urination
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Hu Zhang (Giant Knotweed Root)Drains dampness, resolves jaundice, clears heat, resolves toxicity, and dissipates stasis
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Hua Sheng Yi (Peanut Skin (Seed Coat))Astringes bleeding
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Huang Yao Zi (Air Potato Rhizome)Dissipates nodules, resolves goiter, clears heat, and resolves toxicity
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Huo Tan Mu (Chinese Knotweed Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, drains dampness, and stops itching
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Ji Gu Cao (Canton Abrus Herb)Drains dampness, resolves jaundice, clears heat, and resolves toxicity
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Ji Nei Jin (Chicken Gizzard Lining)Strengthens the stomach, resolves food stagnation, and astringes essence
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Ji Xue Cao (Asiatic Pennywort Herb)Clears heat, drains dampness, resolves toxicity, and reduces swelling
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Jiang Ban Xia (Ginger-processed Pinellia Tuber)Dries dampness, resolves phlegm, downbears counterflow, and stops vomiting
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Jiang Hou Po (Ginger-processed Magnolia Bark)Dries dampness, resolves phlegm, downbears qi, and disperses fullness
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Jiang Huang (Turmeric Rhizome)Breaks blood, moves qi, and relieves pain
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Jiang Zhu Ru (Ginger-processed Bamboo Shavings)Clears heat, resolves phlegm, eliminates vexation, and stops vomiting
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Jiao Gu Lan (Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb or Root)Boosts qi, fortifies the spleen, resolves phlegm, stops cough, and clears heat-toxin
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Jiao Liu Shen Qu (Scorched Medicated Leaven)Resolves food stagnation and harmonizes the stomach
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Jiao Shan Zha (Scorched Hawthorn Fruit)Resolves food stagnation, fortifies the stomach, moves qi, and disperses stasis
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Jiao Zhi Zi (Scorched Cape Jasmine Fruit)Drains fire, eliminates vexation, clears damp-heat, cools blood, and resolves toxicity
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Jin Qian Cao (Lysimachia Herb)Drains dampness, reduces jaundice, and promotes urination
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Jin Qiao Mai (Wild Buckwheat Rhizome)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, drains pus, and dispels stasis
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Jin Ying Zi (Cherokee Rose Fruit)Secures essence, reduces urination, and astringes the intestines
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Jiu Bi Ying (Round-leaved Holly Bark)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, drains dampness, and relieves pain
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Jiu Cai Zi (Tuber Onion Seed)Warms and tonifies liver and kidney, assists yang, and secures essence
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Jiu Da Huang (Wine-processed Rhubarb Root)Drains heat, frees the bowels, cools blood, and dispels stasis
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Jiu Dang Gui (Wine-processed Chinese Angelica Root)Nourishes blood, invigorates blood, regulates menses, and moistens the intestines
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Jiu Huang Jing (Wine-processed Solomonseal Rhizome)Boosts qi, nourishes yin, fortifies the spleen, moistens the lung, and benefits the kidney
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Jiu Jie Chang Pu (Wine-processed Altai Anemone Rhizome)Opens the orifices, resolves phlegm, awakens the spleen, and calms the spirit
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Jiu Yu Rou (Wine-processed Asiatic Cornelian Cherry Fruit)Tonifies liver and kidney, astringes essence, and secures collapse
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Ju He (Tangerine Seed)Regulates qi, dissipates nodules, and relieves pain
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Ju Luo (Tangerine Pith)Unblocks the collaterals, resolves phlegm, and stops cough
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Kuan Jin Teng (Chinese Tinospora Stem)Dispels wind, relieves pain, relaxes the sinews, and unblocks collaterals
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Lao Guan Cao (Common Heron’s Bill Herb)Dispels wind-damp, unblocks the channels, and stops diarrhea
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Lei Gong Teng (Tripterygium Root)Dispels wind-damp, invigorates blood, and unblocks the channels
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Li Zhi He (Litchi Seed)Moves qi, dissipates nodules, dispels cold, and relieves pain
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Lian Zi Xin (Lotus Plumule)Clears heart heat, calms the spirit, and communicates heart and kidney
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Liang Mian Zhen (Shinyleaf Pricklyash Root)Dispels wind, unblocks the collaterals, reduces swelling, and relieves pain
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Liu Ji Nu (Diverse Wormwood Herb)Disperses stasis, relieves pain, mends trauma, and stops bleeding
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Long Chi (Dragon Teeth (fossil))Settles fright and calms the spirit
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Long Kui (Black Nightshade Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, promotes urination, and reduces swelling
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Long Xue Jie (Dragon's Blood (resin))Invigorates blood, disperses stasis, relieves pain, stops bleeding, and generates flesh
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Lou Lu (Common Swisscentaury Root)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, disperses abscesses, and promotes lactation
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Lu Jiao Shuang (Degelatinized Deer Antler)Warms the kidney, assists yang, and astringes bleeding
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Lu Lu Tong (Beautiful Sweetgum Fruit)Dispels wind, unblocks the channels, promotes urination, and unblocks the menses
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Lu Xian Cao (Chinese Pyrola Herb)Dispels wind-damp, strengthens the sinews and bones, and stops bleeding
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Luo Bu Ma Ye (Dogbane Leaf)Pacifies the liver, calms the spirit, clears heat, and promotes urination
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Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit)Clears heat, moistens the lung, and benefits the throat
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Luo Shi Teng (Star Jasmine Stem)Dispels wind, unblocks the channels, and cools the blood
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Lv Dou (Mung Bean)Clears heat, resolves summer-heat, and promotes urination
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Ma Bian Cao (European Verbena Herb)Invigorates blood, dissipates stasis, resolves toxicity, and promotes urination
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Ma Chi Xian (Purslane Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools the blood, and stops bleeding
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Ma Huang Gen (Ephedra Root)Secures the exterior and stops sweating
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Mao Dong Qing (Pubescent Holly Root)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, invigorates blood, and unblocks the vessels
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Mei Gui Hua (Rose Flower)Moves qi, relieves constraint, and harmonizes blood
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Mi Bai Bu (Honey-processed Stemona Root)Moistens the lung, downbears qi, stops cough, and kills parasites
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Mi Kuan Dong Hua (Honey-processed Coltsfoot Flower)Moistens the lung, downbears qi, stops cough, and resolves phlegm
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Mi Ma Huang (Honey-processed Ephedra)Releases the exterior, diffuses the lung, calms wheezing, and promotes urination
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Mi Meng Hua (Pale Butterflybush Flower)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and invigorates blood
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Mi Pi Pa Ye (Honey-processed Loquat Leaf)Clears the lung, stops cough, downbears counterflow, and stops vomiting
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Mian Bi Xie (Spingy Yam Rhizome)Drains dampness, separates the clear from turbid, and dispels wind-damp
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Mian Ma Guan Zhong (Male Fern Rhizome)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, stops bleeding, and kills parasites
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Mo Yu (Konjac Rhizome)Invigorates blood, resolves stasis, resolves toxicity, and reduces swelling
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Mu Hu Die (Indian Trunpetflower Seed)Clears the lung, benefits the throat, soothes the liver, and harmonizes the stomach
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Mu Zei (Horsetail Herb)Disperses wind-heat and brightens the eyes
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Nan Sha Shen (Adenophora Root)Nourishes yin, clears the lung, and generates fluids
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Niu Da Li (Beautiful Millettia Root)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and invigorates blood
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Nuo Dao Gen (Glutinous Rice Root)Nourishes yin, clears vexation, and stops sweating
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Ou Jie Tan (Carbonized Lotus Node)Astringes bleeding
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Pang Da Hai (Sterculia Seed)Clears heat, moistens the lung, and benefits the throat
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Pao Fu Pian (Sand-processed Aconite Slice)Warms the kidney, assists yang, and dispels wind-cold-damp
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Pei Lan (Eupatorium Herb)Aromatically transforms dampness and awakens the spleen
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Qian Cao (Madder Root)Cools the blood, removes stasis, and stops bleeding
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Qian Jin Ba (Philippine Flemingia Root)Dispels wind-damp, strengthens the waist and knees, and tonifies the kidney
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Qian Li Guang (Climbing Groundsel Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, brightens the eyes, and stops itching
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Qian Nian Jian (Obscuteed Homalomena Rhizome)Dispels wind-damp, strengthens the sinews and bones, and relieves painful obstruction
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Qing Ban Xia (Alum-processed Pinellia Tuber)Dries dampness, resolves phlegm, downbears counterflow, and stops vomiting
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Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and cools the blood
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Qing Feng Teng (Ovientvine Stem)Dispels wind-damp, unblocks the collaterals, and promotes urination
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Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed)Clears liver fire and brightens the eyes
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Quan Xie (Scorpion)Extinguishes wind, stops spasms, and unblocks the channels
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Ren Dong Teng (Japanese Honeysuckle Stem)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, dispels wind, and unblocks the collaterals
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Rui Ren (Prinsepia Nut)Nourishes the liver, brightens the eyes, and disperses wind-heat
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San Leng (Sparganium Rhizome)Breaks blood, moves qi, and resolves accumulation
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Sang Shen (Mulberry Fruit)Nourishes yin, tonifies blood, and generates fluids
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She Chuang Zi (Common Cnidium Fruit)Dries dampness, dispels wind, kills parasites, stops itching, and warms kidney yang
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She Mei (Indian Mockstrawberry Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and invigorates blood
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Shen Jin Cao (Japanese Clubmoss Herb)Dispels wind-damp, relaxes the sinews, and unblocks the collaterals
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Shi Di (Persimmon Calyx and Receptacle)Downbears counterflow and stops hiccups
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Shi Jian Chuan (Chinese Sage Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, invigorates blood, and relieves pain
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Shi Liu Pi (Pomegranate Rind)Astringes the intestines, stops diarrhea, stops bleeding, and expels parasites
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Shi Shang Bai (Doederlein's Spikemoss Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, and dissipates nodular masses
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Shi Wei (Pyrrosia Leaf)Promotes urination, clears the lung, and stops cough
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Shou Gong (House Lizard (Gecko))Dispels wind, settles convulsions, dissipates nodules, and resolves toxicity
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Shui Weng Hua (Operculate Cleistocalyx Flower Bud)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, dispels summer-heat, and generates fluids
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Shui Zhi (Leech)Breaks blood, unblocks the menses, and dispels stasis to dissipate concretions
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Si Gua Luo (Luffa Fiber)Dispels wind, unblocks the channels, and promotes lactation
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Su Mu (Sappan Wood)Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, reduces swelling, and relieves pain
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Su Xin Hua (Arabian Jasmine Flower)Soothes the liver, relieves constraint, moves qi, and relieves pain
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Suo Yang (Cynomorium Stem)Tonifies kidney yang, benefits essence and blood, and moistens the intestines
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Tian Ji Huang (Japan St. John's Wort Herb)Clears heat, drains dampness, resolves toxicity, and reduces swelling
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Tian Xing Ren (Sweet Apricot Seed)Moistens the lung and stops cough
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Tian Zhu Huang (Tabasheer)Clears heat, resolves phlegm, clears heart heat, and settles convulsions
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Ting Li Zi (Lepidium Seed)Drains the lung, calms wheezing, and reduces swelling
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Tou Gu Cao (Lobbing Speranskia Herb)Dispels wind-damp, invigorates blood, and relieves pain
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Tu Bie Chong (Ground Beetle)Breaks blood stasis and mends sinews and bones
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Wa Leng Zi (Ark Shell)Dissolves phlegm, transforms stasis, softens hard masses, and neutralizes acid
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Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccaria Seed)Invigorates blood, unblocks the menses, and promotes lactation
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Wu Gong (Centipede)Extinguishes wind, stops spasms, and unblocks the channels
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Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanax Bark)Dispels wind-damp, tonifies the liver and kidney, and strengthens the sinews and bones
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Wu Shao She (Black Soake)Dispels wind, unblocks the collaterals, and stops spasms
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Xi Xian Cao (Siegesbeckia Herb)Dispels wind-damp and benefits the joints
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Xian He Cao (Agrimony Herb)Astringes and stops bleeding and resolves toxicity
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Xian Mao (Common Vurculigo Rhizome)Tonifies kidney yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels cold-damp
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Xiang Yuan (Medical Citron Fruit)Soothes the liver, regulates qi, loosens the middle, and resolves phlegm
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Xiao Mai (Wheat)Nourishes the heart, calms the spirit, and astringes sweating
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Xu Chang Qing (Paniculate Swallowwort Root or Herb)Dispels wind, transforms dampness, relieves pain, and stops itching
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Xuan Ming Fen (Weathered Sodium Sulfate)Drains heat, frees the bowels, moistens dryness, and softens hard masses
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Xue Yu Tan (Carbonized Human Hair)Astringes bleeding and dissipates stasis
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Yan Ba Ji Tian (Salt-processed Medicinal Indian Mulberry Root)Tonifies kidney yang, strengthens sinews and bones, and dispels wind-damp
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Yan Bu Gu Zhi (Salt-processed Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit)Warms the kidney, assists yang, grasps qi, calms wheezing, and warms the spleen
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Yan Du Zhong (Salt-processed Eucommia Bark)Tonifies liver and kidney, strengthens sinews and bones, and calms the fetus
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Yan Huang Bai (Salt-processed Chinese Corktree Bark)Clears heat, dries dampness, drains fire, and resolves toxicity
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Yan Sang Piao Xiao (Salt-processed Mantis Egg-case)Secures essence, reduces urination, tonifies the kidney, and assists yang
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Yang Tai (Sheep Fetus (or Placenta))Tonifies the kidney, benefits essence, boosts qi, and nourishes blood
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Ye Ming Sha (Bat Dung)Clears heat, brightens the eyes, and dissipates stasis and accumulation
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Ye Xia Zhu (Underleaf Pearl Herb)Clears heat, resolves toxicity, promotes urination, and brightens the eyes
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Yi Zhi (Alpinia Fruit)Warms the spleen, stops diarrhea, and secures essence
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Yin Chai Hu (Stellaria Root)Clears deficient heat and reduces infantile malnutrition heat
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Yin Xing Ye (Ginkgo Leaf)Invigorates blood, resolves stasis, unblocks collaterals, and astringes the lung
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Yu Li Ren (Bush Cherry Seed)Moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movement
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Yu Mi Xu (Corn Stigma)Promotes urination, reduces swelling, and drains dampness to resolve jaundice
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Yue Ji Hua (Chinese Rose Flower)Invigorates blood, regulates the menses, and soothes the liver
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Ze Lan (Hirsute Bugleweed Herb)Invigorates blood, resolves stasis, moves water, and reduces swelling
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Zhen Zhu Mu (Mother-of-Pearl)Calms the liver, subdues yang, and settles the spirit
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Zhi Bai Fu Zi (Processed Giant Typhonium Rhizome)Dispels wind-phlegm, settles convulsions, resolves toxicity, and relieves pain
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Zhi Chuan Wu (Processed Common Monkshood Root)Dispels wind-damp, warms the channels, and relieves pain
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Zhi Huang Qi (Honey-fried Milkvetch Root)Boosts qi, raises yang, secures the exterior, and promotes urination
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Zhi Ju Zi (Raisin Tree Seed)Relieves thirst and vexation, clears damp-heat, and resolves alcohol toxicity
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Zhi Tian Nan Xing (Processed Jack-in-the-pulpit Rhizome)Dries dampness, resolves phlegm, dispels wind, and stops spasms
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Zhi Yuan Zhi (Honey-processed Polygala Root)Calms the spirit, benefits intelligence, resolves phlegm, and reduces swelling
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Zhong Jie Feng (Glabrous Scrcandra Herb)Clears heat, cools the blood, drains dampness, and unblocks the collaterals
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Zhu Ma Gen (Ramie Root)Cools blood, stops bleeding, calms the fetus, and clears heat-toxin
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Zi Bei (Cowrie Shell)Pacifies the liver, calms the spirit, clears heat, and brightens the eyes
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Zi Cao (Arnebia Root)Clears heat, cools the blood, and invigorates blood
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Zi Shi Ying (Fluorite)Settles the heart, calms the spirit, warms the lung, and warms the womb
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Zi Su Geng (Perilla Stem)Regulates qi, expands the middle, and relieves pain
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Zong Lv Tan (Carbonized Fortune Windmill Palm Fiber)Astringes bleeding
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