Glossary of Chinese Herbs

Chinese Name	Latin Name	English Name
Ba Ji Tian	Radix Morindae Officianalis	Morinda root
Tonifies Kidney Yang. Expels Wind-Damp Cold. Used for impotence and infertility, back pain and muscular atrophy and urinary incontinence.
Bai Bu	Radix Stemonae	Stemona root
Moistens the Lungs and stops cough, expels parasites and kills lice. Treats both chronic and acute cough.
Bai Dou Kou	Fructus Amomi Kravanh	Cardamom seed
An aromatic herb often used to resolve Dampness. Dampness from a Western point of view could be diarrhea, loose stools, obesity with fluid retention, poor digestion, chronic mucus, candida, fatigue or cloudy-headedness.
Bai He	Bulbus Lilii	Lily bulb
Moistens Lung Energy, stops cough, clears Heat and calms the Spirit. Used for chronic dry cough and sore throat. Also treats insomnia, restlessness and irritability.
Bai Hua She She Cao	Herba Hedyotidis Diffusae	Hedyotis
Relieves Fire Toxicity, clears Heat and resolves Dampness through promoting urination. Used to treat esophageal, colon and stomach cancer, as well as snakebite, boils, intestinal abscess, painful urination and jaundice.
Bai Ji	Rhizoma Bletillae Striatae	Bletilla rhizome
Stops bleeding, reduces swelling and promotes tissue growth. Bai Ji is an astringent for leaking blood such as hemorrhage from traumatic injury, ulcers, coughing of blood and nosebleeds.
Bai Jiang Cao	Herba cum Radice Patriniae	Thiaspi
Clears Heat and Toxicity, stops pain (in the chest and abdomen) and dispels Blood stasis. Used to treat intestinal infection or abscess and abdominal pain. Used for postpartum and postoperative pain.
Bai Mao Gen	Rhizoma Imperatae Cylindricae	Imperata
Cools the Blood to stop bleeding, promotes urination and clears Heat from the Stomach and Lungs. Treats bleeding anywhere in the body, blood in the urine, painful urination, edema, acute nephritis, nausea and wheezing.
Bai Shao	Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae	White Peony root
Nourishes the Blood and soothes muscle tension. Pacifies the Liver and alleviates pain. Retains the Yin. Treats gynecological disorders, abdominal, flank and chest pain, headache, dizziness, cramping and muscle spasms, spermatorrhea and sweating disorders.
Bai Xian Pi	Cortex Dictamni Dasycarpi Radicis	Cortex of Dictamnus
Clears Heat Toxins, expels Wind and dries Dampness. Treats sores with pus, scabies, hives, eczema, carbuncles, itchy rashes and jaundice.
Bai Zhi	Radix Angelicae Dahuricae	Chinese Angelica root
Expels Wind, Damp and Cold. Alleviates swelling, pain and vaginal discharge. Opens up congested nasal passages. Useful for colds with headaches and nasal congestion. Effective in treating toothache, headache and trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).
Bai Zhu	Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Atractylodes (white)
Tonifies the Spleen and Qi and dries Dampness. Treats diarrhea with fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting and edema.
Ban Lan Gen	Radix Isathidis Tinctoria	Isatis root
Drains Heat and Fire Toxicity and Cools the Blood. Treats sore throat, mumps and jaundice. Ban Lan Gen has potent antiviral properties, particularly for flu and sore throat. Also acts as an antiviral for the liver (in cases of hepatitis B and C).
Ban Xia	Pinelliae Tematae Rhizoma	Pinellia
Important herb for dissolving Phlegm and drying Dampness. Often used to reduce nausea.
Bei Mu (Zhe)	Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii	Thunberg Fritillaria bulb
Clears Lung Heat and Phlegm. Treats an acute phlegmy cough. Bei Mu also reduces swellings, abscesses and nodules in the neck, lung and breasts.
Bian Xu	Herba Polygoni Avicularis	Polygonum aviculare
Clears Damp Heat from the Bladder, kills parasites and stops itching. For painful urination and intestinal parasites.
Bie Jia	Carapax Amydae Sinensis	Turtle shell
Nourishes Yin, anchors Yang, Invigorates the Blood, promotes menstruation and reduces lumps or nodules. Used to treat a fever with night sweats and amennorhea (ceased menstruation).
Bing Lang	Semen Arecae Catechu	Betel nut
Kills parasites (especially tapeworms) and expels the parasites' bodies downward and out. This herb also promotes both bowel movement and urination. Bing Lang is also indicated for malarial disorders.
Bing Pian	Borneol	Borneol
This aromatic herb is used to open the orifices and revive the spirit during fainting or convulsions. Bing Pian also clears Heat and is applied topically to treat a swollen throat, skin sores and scabies, excessive tearing of the eyes.
Bo He	Herba Menthae Haplocalycis	Mint
Clears Wind-Heat, clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat, vents rashes and frees Liver Qi. Used for colds or flu with fever, sore throat and cough and early stage measles.
Bu Gu Zhi	Fructus Psoraleae Corylifoliae	Psoralea fruit
Tonifies the Kidneys, Spleen, Essence and Yang. It reserves the urine and aids the Kidneys in grasping the Lung Qi. Used for impotence, premature ejaculation, low back pain, urinary problems including incontinence, digestive difficulties including diarrhea, and wheezing. It has been used recently as a topical application for psoriasis, vitiligo and alopecia.
Cang Er Zi	Fructus Xanthii Sibirici	Cocklebur fruit
Clears Wind and Damp to treat body ache and itchy skin, opens the nasal passages to treat congestion, treats severe headaches that accompany colds.
Cang Zhu	Rhizoma Atractylodis	Actractylodes rhizome
An aromatic herb that dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen to treat diarrhea, poor appetite, stomachache, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. Also treats pain in the arms and legs and eye disorders (night blindness, cataracts and glaucoma.)
Cao Jiao Ci	Spina Gleditsiae Sinensis	Gleditsia spine
Used to encourage swollen sores to form and burst. It kills parasites and treats leprosy.
Chai Hu	Radix Bupleuri	Bupleurum
Reduces fever during illness characterized by alternating fever and chills. Also frees Liver Qi and treats dizziness, vertigo, menstrual disorders and emotional instability. Also treats hemorrhoids, prolapse of the uterus, indigestion and diarrhea.
Chan Tui	Periostracum Cicadae	Cicada molting
Clears Wind and Heat, vents rashes, stops spasms and benefits the eyes. Treats itchy red eyes, hoarseness of the throat, measles and convulsions or night terrors.
Chen Pi	Percarpium Citri Reticulatae	Tangerine peel
Strengthens Spleen Qi to improve digestion and to treat abdominal bloating and distention, nausea, belching and vomiting. Also dries Damp to treat cough with Phlegm.
Chen Xiang	Lignum Aquilariae	Aquilaria
Moves Qi, directs rebellious Qi downward and aids the Kidneys in grasping the Qi. It alleviates pain, especially abdominal, treats belching, hiccups, vomiting and wheezing.
Chi Shao	Radix Paeoniae Rubrae	Red Peony root
Invigorates the Blood to treat Blood Stasis, Cools the Blood and clears Heat and Liver Fire. Treats menstrual and eye disorders.
Chuan Lian Zi	Meliae Toosendan Fructus	Melia
Moves Qi, Clears Heat and dries Damp, kills parasites and alleviates pain. This herb relieves the pain associated with hernia and parasitic infection. Treats abdominal, epigastric (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region), rib and flank pain.
Chuan Xiong	Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong	Cnidium
Invigorates the Blood, moves Qi, expels Wind and alleviates headache and pain. Treats colds with headache, body ache and dizziness. Also treats gynecological disorders and soreness in the chest or flanks.
Da Suan	Bulbus Alli Sativi	Garlic
Warm and Spicy herb that stimulates the Energy flow and circulation. Garlic's Qi moving and circulating properties can be seen in its acknowledgment by Western doctors and researchers for cardiovascular benefits. It is also a premier antiviral, antibacterial and most of all antifungal.
Dang Gui	Corpus Radicis Angelicae Sinensis	Angelica root
The body of the root of Angelica strongly Tonifies Blood and regulates menses. It Harmonizes Blood, clears cold, moistens the intestines and treats sores and abscesses. Is commonly used to treat menstrual disorders such as irregular or painful menstruation. Also treats constipation, traumatic injury and sores.
Dang Gui Wei	Extremitas Radicis Angelicae Sinensis	Angelica tails
Strongly moves the Blood, disperses Cold, alleviates pain, generates flesh, reduces swelling and pus and promotes bowel movement. Treats abdominal pain, traumatic injury and carbuncles. Also treats constipation and sores.
Dang Qui (Dong Quai)	Corpus Radicis Angelicae Sinensis	Angelica root
Strongly Tonifies Blood and regulates menses. Harmonizes Blood, clears Cold, moistens the Intestines and treats sores and abscesses. A member of the celery family, it is known as the female ginseng. Dang Qui has a balancing effect on the female reproductive system and helps to ease menopausal symptoms, fibrocystic breasts, PMS and painful menstruation.
Dang Shen	Radix Codonopsitis Pilosulae	Codonopsis root
Tonifies Qi and the Lungs and nourishes Fluids. Is useful for reduced appetite, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. Is also used to treat diabetes and chronic cough.
Dan Nan Xing	Pulvis Arisaemae cum Felle Bovis	Arisaema Pulvis and bovine bile
Clears Phlegm, Heat and Wind and stops tremors of the body. Is often used in pediatrics for seizures and tremors. Also treats stroke.
Dan Qing Ye	Folium Isatidis Tinctoria	Woad leaf
Dan Qing Ye is the leaf of the Ban Lan Gen plant. Clears Heat, relieves Toxicity, Cools the Blood and reduces blotches. Is used to treat epidemic outbreaks, mumps, sore throat or tonsilitis, severe fever and blotchy skin.
Dan Shen	Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Salvia root
Invigorates the Blood, clears Heat and decreases irritability. Dan Shen treats menstrual and breast disorders, pain in the abdomen and chest, insomnia and irritability.
Di Fu Zi	Fructus Kochiae Scopariae	Kochia fruit
Drains Damp-Heat, promotes urination and stops itching. Is used to treat painful urination and itching skin disorders such as eczema or scabies.
Di Long	Lumbricus	Earthworm
Expels Wind and Heat, stops spasms and promotes urination. Is used to treat convulsions and seizures.
Di Yu	Radix Sanguisorbae Officinalis	Sanguisorba root
Stops bleeding, Cools the Blood, clears Heat and heals flesh. Is used in ointments to treat burns and sores. Used for bleeding hemorrhoids, uterine bleeding or blood in the stool.
Ding Xiang	Flos Caryophylli	Clove bud
Qi mobilizer. Warming and slightly Spicy. Often used to treat stomachache caused by Cold External Cause.
Dong Chong Xia Cao	Cordyceps Sinensis	Cordyceps carcass with fungus
Tonifies the Yang and Kidney Energy. It increases Lung Yin, transforms phlegm and stops bleeding. Used to treat impotence, sore back and legs, chronic cough and wheezing.
Du Huo	Radix Angelicae Pubescentis	Pubescent Angelica root
Used to treat pain in the low back and legs, toothache, headache and flu or colds.
Du Zhong	Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis	Eucommia bark
Tonifies Liver and Kidney Energies, strengthens the sinews and bones, allows Qi and Blood to flow smoothly throughout the body and calms a restless fetus. Used for low back pain, frequent urination, hypertension and miscarriage.
Fang Feng	Radix Ledebouriella Divaricatae	Siler root
Expels Wind, treating headache, chills, body aches and pain, migraines, tetanus and painful, bloody diarrhea.
Fu Ling	Sclerotium Poriae Cocos	Poria Cocos fungus
An important Qi Tonic. Gentle in nature. Also has a diuretic property.
Fu Zi	Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata	Prepared aconite
Strengthens and Tonifies the Yang Qi in general and specifically the Yang of the Heart, Kidney and Spleen. Also expels Cold and warms the channels to alleviate pain in the body. Used to treat Yang deficiency with a weak pulse, cold extremities, diarrhea and chills.
Gan Cao	Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis	Licorice root
This commonly used herb Tonifies the Spleen and Qi, moistens the Lungs and clears Heat. Stops coughs, moderates spasms and alleviates pain. A frequent use of this herb is in formulas to moderate other herbs' properties and relieve toxicity. Used to treat heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing, carbuncles, sore throat and painful spasms in the legs.
Ge Gen	Radix Puerariae	Kudzu root
Releases the muscles, clears Heat, nourishes the Fluids, alleviates thirst and diarrhea, lowers blood pressure and treats hypertension symptoms. Used for measles, hypertension, colds and flu where body aches predominate and there is fever, thirst, headache and stiff neck or back. Also treats diarrhea and alcohol hangover.
Ge Jie	Gecko	Gecko
Tonifies Kidney and Lung Yang. Used to treat difficulty breathing, consumptive cough, impotence, diarrhea and urinary frequency.
Gou Ji	Rhizoma Cibotii Barometz	Cibotum
Tonifies Blood and Kidneys. It strengthens the sinews and bones and expels Wind-Damp. Gou Ji treats back problems, pain, weakness and stiffness of the low back and legs, urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge.
Gou Qi Zi	Fructus Lycii	Lycium fruit
Tonifies the blood of the Kidneys and Liver. It benefits Jing, brightens the eyes and moistens the Lungs. Gou Qi Zi treats impotence, back and leg soreness and weakness, nocturnal emission, diabetes and consumption. Also treats eye problems.
Gou Teng	Ramulus Uncariae	Gambier
Slightly Cool. Commonly used to treat internal Wind conditions. Helps lower blood pressure. Treats headache.
Gu Sui Bu	Rhizoma Drynariae	Drynaria
Tonifies the Kidneys, heals muscle and bone tissue and stimulates hair growth. Useful for treating alopecia, broken or fractured bones, torn ligaments, hearing loss, tinnitus, gum and tooth problems, weak back and knees and diarrhea.
Gui Ban	Plastrum Testudinis	Testudinis
Nourishes the Yin, Cools and nourishes the Blood, Tonifies the Heart and Kidneys, anchors the Yang, strengthens the bones, stops uterine bleeding and heals sores and ulcers. Treats night sweats, dizziness and tinnitus. Also treats tremors of the feet and hands, poor development in children, weak back or legs, uterine bleeding, anxiety and insomnia and nonhealing sores.
Gui Zhi	Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae	Cinnamon twigs
Warms the channels and the Yang Qi of the chest, expels Cold and allows the blood and Yang Qi to flow smoothly. Treats common cold where fever and chills with spontaneous sweating are predominant. Treats painful joints and limbs, gynecological problems, edema and palpitations.
Han Fang Ji	Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae	Stephania root
Expels Wind-Damp, alleviates pain and promotes urination to reduce edema. Treats edema of the legs, ascites (fluid retention in abdominal cavities), abdominal distention and fever with painful, swollen joints.
He Huan Hua	Flos Albizziae Julibrissin	Albizzia flower
Allows Liver Qi to flow smoothly throughout the body and calms the Spirit. He Huan Hua treats the symptoms due to unexpressed emotions such as insomnia, poor memory, irritability and chest pain and pressure.
He Shou Wu	Radix Polygoni Multiflori	Fleeceflower root
Strengthens the Blood, Liver, Kidneys and Essence. It moistens the intestines to promote bowel movement, stops leakage and relieves Toxicity. Used to treat anemia, premature aging with symptoms such as premature graying of the hair, blurred vision, weak back, sore extremities and insomnia. Also treats nocturnal emission and spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge, carbuncles, goiter, constipation, skin rash and hair loss.
Hong Hua	Flos Carthami Tinctorii	Carthamus
Unblocks Blood stasis, treats menstrual problems and alleviates pain. Treats amenorrhea (ceased menstration), chest and abdominal pain, carbuncles and sores, painful wounds, measles and postpartum lochioschesis (abnormal postpartum discharge).
Hou Po	Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis	Magnolia bark
Moves Qi and transforms Damp and Phlegm. Used to treat digestive problems with abdominal fullness and distention. Also treats wheezing and coughing with phlegm.
Hu Zhang	Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati	Bushy Knotweed root and rhizome
Invigorates the Blood, clears and drains Heat, resolves Phlegm and Damp and expels Toxins. Treats amenorrhea (ceased menstruation), traumatic injury, pain in the body, jaundice, cough, constipation, snakebite, burns and skin infections.
Hua Shi	Talcum	Talcum
Promotes urination, clears Heat and expels Damp through the urine. Treats urinary problems and fever and excess thirst. Also used topically for oozing skin lesions.
Huang Bai	Cortex Phellodendri	Phellodendron
Drains Damp-Heat and Kidney Fire and relieves Toxicity. Used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, vaginal discharge, pain and swelling of the legs, night sweats and skin lesions.
Huang Lian	Rhizoma Coptidis	Coptis rhizome
Drains Fire, clears Heat, relieves Toxicity, drains Damp, stops bleeding and clears Heat topically. Treats illness with high fever, severe irritability and delirium. Also treats insomnia, digestive problems, dysentery, bleeding problems (such as nosebleed) and mouth and tongue ulcers.
Huang Qi	Radix Astragali Membranaceus	Astragalus root
Important Qi Tonic that strengthens Wei Qi (Qi that assists in fighting off Ex ternal Causes), Spleen and Stomach Qi, reduces edema and heals sores. It is for R weak patients with immune disorders, leukemia, chronic illness or nonhealing sores, or general debility. Treats fatigue, diarrhea, loss of appetite, prolapse of organs, frequent colds and diabetes.
Huang Qin	Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis	Baical Skullcap root
Clears Heat and Damp. Calms the fetus and stops bleeding. Used to treat high fever with irritability, thirst and cough. Also treats dysentery or diarrhea, vomiting or coughing up blood, nosebleed, restless kicking of a fetus and headache.
Huo Ma Ren	Semen Cannabis Sativae	Linum, Hemp seeds
This laxative moistens the Intestines and Yin to treat constipation, especially in postpartum women or the elderly.
Huo Xiang	Herba Agastaches seu Pogostemi	Patchouli
This aromatic herb transforms Damp and stops vomiting. Used for digestive problems including nausea and vomiting, abdominal bloating and a poor appetite. Also treats colds or flu with fever and accompanying digestive problems such as stomachache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Ji Nei Jin	Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli	Chicken Gizzard's internal lining
Strengthens the Stomach's transportive function, stops enuresis and dissolves stones and hardness. Used for digestive problems, childhood malnutrition, bedwetting and urinary or biliary tract stones.
Ji Xue Teng	Radix et Caulis Jixueteng	Millettia root and vine
Invigorates the Blood and channels, Tonifies the Blood and relaxes the sinews. Treats muscle and joint pain, menstrual disorders, paralysis and vertigo.
Jiang Huang	Rhizoma Curcumae Longae	Turmeric rhizome
Moves the Blood and Qi, relieves pain and allows the menses to flow. Used for painful menstrual problems, postpartum pain and pain in the abdomen, shoulders or any other injured area.
Jiang Xiang	Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae	Dalbergia heartwood
Stops bleeding, invigorates the Blood, moves Qi and alleviates pain. Used for internal injuries, bleeding lacerations and for abdominal and chest pain.
Jiao Gu Lan	Herba Gynostemma Pentaphyllum	Seven Leaf ginseng
Known as the “herb of immortality,” Jiao Gu Lan drains Damp, Tonifies Qi and Yin and relieves toxic swellings. Used to lower blood cholesterol levels, stress and blood pressure. Also used to increase resistance to infection, boost the immune system, treat diabetes and aid in cancer inhibition.
Jie Geng	Radix Platycodi Grandiflori	Balloon Flower root
Opens up and distributes the Lung Qi, expels Phlegm and pus, benefits the throat and guides other herbs in a formula to the upper body. Used mainly for cough and lung and throat infections that may contain pus.
Jin Yin Hua	Flos Lonicerae	Japonicae/Honeysuckle flower
Strongly Clears Heat and relieves toxicity. Releases Wind-Heat. Jin Yin Hua is used for inflamed, painful swellings and sores of the intestines, breasts, throat and eyes. Also treats fever with headache and sore throat.
Jing Jie	Herba seu Flos Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae	Schizonepeta stem/bud
Releases the Exterior, vents rashes and stops bleeding and itching. Treats chills and fever, initial-stage measles, skin eruptions and hemorrhage.
Ju Hong	Pars Rubra Epicarpii Citri Erythrocarpae	Red Tangerine peel
Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm and prevents stagnation. Used primarily for stopping cough, vomiting and belching.
Jue Ming Zi	Semen Cassiae	Cassia seed
Drains Fire, clears the Liver, benefits the eyes, expels Wind-Heat, moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels and prevents atherosclerosis (plaquing of the arteries). Primarily treats eye disorders such as red, itchy, painful, sensitive eyes. Treats headache, excessive tearing and constipation. This seed has been used recently to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Ku Shen	Radix Sophorae Flavescentis	Sophora root
Dries Damp, clears Heat and promotes urination. Also rids the body of Wind, parasites and itching. Treats Damp in the body that causes symptoms such as dysentery, excessive vaginal discharge, jaundice, itchy, seeping sores, genital itching, edema and painful urination.
Lian Qiao	Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae	Forsythia fruit
Clears Heat, Wind and Toxins and dissipates nodules to treat Hot sores, carbuncles and neck lumps. Used for fever and chills with sore throat and headache.
Ling Zhi	Ganoderma Lucidum	Reishi mushroom
Tonifies immunity and is used for cancer and tumors.
Long Dan Cao	Radix Gentianae Longdancao	Gentiana
Drains Damp-Heat and Fire from the Liver and Damp-Heat from the gallbladder. Used for painful, swollen throat, eyes, ears or genitals. Also treats sudden deafness, foul-smelling vaginal discharge and itching, convulsions, spasms, flank pain, headache, fever and red eyes.
Lu Dou Yi	Cortex Semen Phaseoli Radiati	Mung Bean skin
Used as an antidote to aconite poisoning. Treats and prevents a disorder called Summerheat, including the symptoms of thirst, irritability and fever.
Lu Gen	Rhizoma Phragmitis Communis	Reed rhizome
Clears Heat from the Lungs, Stomach and entire body. It generates fluids, promotes urination and clears rashes. Treats fever, irritability, thirst, cough, thick yellow sputum, rash, vomiting, belching and scant, dark or bloody urine.
Lu Hui	Herba Aloes	Dried Aloe juice
A purgative that drains Fire, kills parasites, strengthens the Stomach and Cools the Liver. Treats acute or chronic constipation, red eyes, irritability and dizziness. Also treats childhood malnutrition, roundworm and ringworm. It is useful for epigastric discomfort (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region) headache, ringing of the ears and fever. A tissue promoter that heals mucous membranes and treats burns.
Lu Rong	Cornu Cervi Parvum	Deer Velvet Antler
Tonifies the Kidneys, Yang, Essence, Blood and Qi. Also strengthens the sinews and bones. Treats infertility, impotence, mental or physical developmental disorders, rickets, learning disabilities, fatigue, Cold extremities, weak back and legs, ringing of the ears and light-headedness. Also treats vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding and frequent urination.
Luo Bu Ma	Apocynum Venetum	Dogbane
Clears Heat, lowers blood pressure, strengthens the Heart and promotes urination to treat heart disease, hypertension, nephritic edema, headache, insomnia, dizziness and irritability.
Mang Xiao	Mirabilitum	Glauber's salt
This mineral eliminates stagnation, clears Heat and reduces swelling. Treats constipation with dry, hard stools, eye disorders, breast problems and mouth and throat ulcers.
Mu Dan Pi	Cortex Moutan Radicis	Moutan bark
Cools and invigorates the Blood, clears Yin-deficient Fire and Liver Fire, dispels Blood stasis and reduces swelling and pus. Treats bleeding problems including nosebleed, bloody sputum or vomit, profuse menstruation or subcutaneous bleeding. Also treats amenorrhea (ceased menstruation), painful menstruation, masses or lumps in the abdomen, bruises from injury, headache, intestinal abscess and eye and flank pain. Mu Dan Pi is also used topically for skin sores with pus.
Mu Gua	Fructus Chaenomelis	Chaenomeles
Relaxes the sinews, unblocks the Channels, Harmonizes the Stomach and transforms Damp. Primarily treats weak, cramping, tight, painful low back and extremities. Treats indigestion due to food stagnation, abdominal pain and cramping. Also treats edema and cramping of the leg or calves.
Mu Li	Concha Ostreae	Oyster shell
Settles and calms the Spirit, anchors the Yang, prevents fluid leakage, softens R and dissipates hard nodules and absorbs excess stomach acid. Used to treat anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, irritability, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, hot tempers and a flushed, red face. Used for sweating disorders, including continuous, spontaneous and night sweating. Also treats goiter, scrofula and neck lumps.
Niu Bang Zi	Fructus Arctii Lappae	Great burdock fruit
Clears Wind-Heat, benefits the throat, relieves toxicity and vents rashes. Treats fever, cough, sore throat, mumps, rashes, erythemas, carbuncles, early-stage measles and constipation.
Nu Zhen Zi	Fructus Ligustri Lucidi	Privet fruit
Tonifies, nourishes and augments the Liver and Kidneys. Also clears Yin-deficient Heat and improves vision. Used for dizziness, sore low back, premature graying, ringing of the ears, poor vision and spots before the eyes.
Pi Pa Ye	Foliurn Eriobotryae Japonicae	Loquat leaf
Relieves wheezing and coughing by transforming Phlegm, clearing Lung Heat and redirecting Lung Qi down. Also clears Stomach Heat to treat vomiting, nausea and belching.
Pu Gong Ying	Herba Taraxaci Mongolici cum Radice	Dandelion
Clears Heat, relieves Toxicity, dries Damp, promotes lactation and reduces nodules and abscesses. Used to treat red, swollen eyes, breast and intestinal abscesses, insufficient lactation and painful urination.
Pu Huang	Pollen Typhae	Cattail pollen
Used to stop bleeding, invigorate the Blood and dispel Blood stagnation. Treats various types of internal and external bleeding as well as chest, menstrual and postpartum pain.
Qian Nian Jian	Rhizoma Homalomenae Occultae	Homalomena rhizome
Dispels Wind-Damp and strengthens the sinews and bones. Used to treat painful obstructions in the body, especially in the elderly. It is useful for arthritis, low back pain, muscular spasms and numbness of the arms or legs.
Qing Dai	Indigo Pulverata Levis	Indigo
Clears Heat, relieves Toxicity, reduces swellings and Cools the Blood. Treats bleeding, childhood convulsions due to fever and cough. It is applied topically to treat mouth and throat inflammation.
Qing Hao	Artemisiae Annuae Herba	Artemisia Qing Hao
Clears Summer Heat—the Heat with Dampness that comes in summertime. Clears deficiency Heat—fever that lingers after an illness or from Yin deficiency. Cools Blood and stops bleeding, particularly for purpuric (characterized by hemorrhages) rashes or nosebleeds from Heat in the Blood. An antimalarial herb. Also effective in treating certain other tropical-born infections.
Qu Mai	Herba Dianthi	Dianthus
Qu Mai clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination and bowel movement and dispels Blood stagnation. Used to treat painful urinary problems, constipation and amenorrhea (ceased menstruation).
Ren Dong Teng	Ramus Lonicerae Japonicae	Lonicera vine
Clears Heat, Toxicity and Wind-Damp and is used to treat abscesses, sores and hot, painful joints that are difficult to move.
Ren Shen	Radix Ginseng	Ginseng root
Strongly Tonifies the Qi, Lungs, Spleen and Stomach. It benefits the Heart Qi, calms the Spirit, stops thirst and generates fluids. Treats shock, hollow respiration, Cold limbs, a weak pulse and profuse sweating. It is often used for weak digestion, lack of appetite, lethargy, chronic diarrhea, prolapse, bloating, wheezing, shortness of breath, diabetes, anxiety, insomnia and palpitations. Contraindicated in high blood pressure or Yin deficiency (except American ginseng, which is used for Yin deficiency). When using ginseng always consult an herbalist.
Rou Cong Rong	Herba Cistanches Deserticolae	Cistanche
Tonifies Yang and Kidneys. Also warms the womb and moistens the intestines. Treats impotence, infertility, spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, weak and cold low back and knees, uterine bleeding and constipation.
Rou Dou Kou	Semen Myristicae Fragrantis	Nutmeg seeds
Stops diarrhea, warms the Middle Burner, moves Qi and alleviates pain. Used for diarrhea, poor digestion, vomiting and distention of the abdomen.
Rou Gui	Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae	Cinnamon bark
Warms the Kidneys and Yang, leads Fire back to its source, disperses Cold, warms and unblocks the Channels and Vessels, alleviates pain and encourages Qi and Blood formation. Used for a group of symptoms characteristic of Kidney Yang Deficiency including Cold limbs, weak back, impotence and frequent urination. Also treats reduced appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, wheezing, severe sweating, weak and Cold lower extremities, amenorrhea (absence or abnormal cessation of menses), dysmenorrhea (difficult and painful menstruation), pain in the body and nonhealing chronic sores.
San Qi	Radix Notoginseng	Pseudoginseng root
Stops bleeding, reduces swelling, alleviates pain and breaks up Blood stasis. Used for internal and external bleeding, traumatic injuries, fractures, sprains, contusions and abdominal or chest pain.
Sang Bai Pi	Cortex Mori Albae Radicis	Mulberry root bark
Clears Heat from the Lungs to stop coughing and wheezing, promotes urination and reduces edema. It has been used recently to treat hypertension.
Sang Ji Sheng	Ramulus Loranthus	Loranthus
Tonifies Liver and Kidney, nourishes the blood, strengthens the sinews and bones, clears Wind-Damp, benefits the skin and calms the womb. Used to treat pain, stiffness, weakness and soreness of the back and legs. Also treats problems during pregnancy such as a restless fetus or uterine bleeding. Used for dry scaly skin. Has been used recently for hypertension.
Sang Shen Zi	Fructus Mori Albae	Mulberry fruit
Tonifies the Blood and Yin to treat dizziness, insomnia, premature graying, constipation, diabetes and ringing of the ears.
Sha Ji Zi You	Semen Hippophae Rhamnoides	Seabuckthorn seed oil
Invigorates the Blood, breaks up stagnation to promote blood circulation, alleviates pain, reduces inflammation and benefits the Heart. Used to delay aging, enhance the immune system and prevent atherosclerosis. Used for stomach ulcer, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems and cancer.
Sha Shen (Bei)	Radix Adenophorae seu	Glehnia root Glehniae (North)
Tonifies Lung Yin, stops cough, nourishes the Stomach, generates fluids, clears Heat and moistens the skin. Used for consumptive cough with bloody sputum and hoarseness, dry mouth and throat, constipation and dry itchy skin.
Sha Yuan Zi	Semen Astragali Complanati	Astragalus seed
Tonifies the Yang, Liver and Kidneys, secures the Essence and improves vision. Used for low back pain, ringing of the ears, impotence, urinary problems, premature ejaculation, vaginal discharge and problems with vision.
Shan Yao	Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae	Chinese yam
Tonifies Spleen, Stomach, Lung Qi and Kidney Energy. Used for diarrhea, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, poor appetite, chronic cough, wheezing, diabetes, spermatorrhea, frequent urination and vaginal discharge.
Shan Zha	Fructose Crataegi	Hawthorn fruit
Relieves food stagnation for symptoms of abdominal distention, abdominal pain and diarrhea. When charred, this herb treats dysentery and diarrhea. It has been used recently to treat hypertension, heart disease and serum cholesterol problems.
Shan Zhu Yu	Fructus Corni Officinalis	Cornus fruit
Tonifies and binds the Essence and Kidney Energy. It stops excessive sweating, restores collapsed Yang or Qi, Tonifies the Liver and Kidney Energies and stops excessive uterine bleeding during menses. Used for fluids leaking from the body such as sweat, urine or sperm. Also treats prolonged or excessive menstruation, lightheadedness, dizziness, impotence and sore low back or knees.
She Chuang Zi	Fructus Cnidii Monnieri	Cnidium seeds
Dries Damp, stops itching, kills parasites, warms Kidney Energy and Yang and dispels Cold and Wind. Used topically for scabies, ringworm or any oozing, itchy rash. She Chuang Zi also treats impotence, infertility, vaginal discharge and low back pain.
She Gan	Rhizoma Belamcandae Chinensis	Belamcanda rhizome
Clears Heat, relieves Toxicity, benefits the throat and clears Phlegm in the Lungs. Used for sore throat, cough and wheezing.
Shen Qu	Massa Fermentata	Medicated Leaven
Relieves Food Stagnation and Harmonizes the stomach to treat abdominal and epigastric bloating (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region), poor appetite, borborygmus and diarrhea. It is added to pills to aid in mineral digestion.
Sheng Di Huang	Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae	Chinese Foxglove root
Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, generates fluids to nourish the Yin and Cools Heart Fire. Treats a severe fever with thirst, hemorrhage, dry mouth, constipation, continuous low-grade fever, mouth and tongue sores, insomnia, irritability and diabetes.
Sheng Jiang	Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens	Fresh Ginger
Warms the body to dispel Cold. Alleviates nausea and vomiting, stops coughing and reduces toxicity of other herbs. Has anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic, antiarthritis, antiulcer, antinausea properties and digestive benefits, among others.
Sheng Ma	Rhizoma Cimicifugae	Cimicifuga
Releases the Exterior, vents rashes, clears Heat, relieves Toxicity and raises Yang. Used for colds, early-stage measles, sore teeth and gums, lip or gum ulcers, canker sores, sore throat, prolapse, fatigue and shortness of breath.
Shi Chang Pu	Rhizoma Acori Graminei	Acorus
Opens the Orifices, clears Phlegm, calms the Spirit and Harmonizes the Middle Burner. Used to open the sensory orifices to treat deafness, dizziness, forgetfulness, dulled senses, seizures, coma. Also treats chest, epigastric (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region) or abdominal pain, traumatic injury and sores.
Shi Gao	Gypsum	Gypsum
Clears Heat and drains Fire, especially clearing Heat from the Lungs and Clearing Stomach Fire. Used for a high fever, thirst, irritability, sweating, cough, wheezing, headache, toothache, swollen gums, eczema, sores and burns.
Shu Di Huang	Radix Rehmanniae	Chinese Foxglove root Glutinosae Conquitae
Strongly Tonifies the Blood, nourishes the Yin and builds the Essence. Used for insomnia, dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, uterine or postpartum bleeding, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, diabetes, weak and painful low back, weak legs, light-headedness, tinnitis, loss of hearing and premature graying of the hair.
Shui Zhi	Hirudo seu Witmania	Leech
Invigorates the Blood and reduces stasis and masses. Used for abdominal masses, amenorrhea (ceased menstruation) and traumatic injury.
Si Gua Luo	Luffae Fasciculus Vascularis	Luffa fiber
Invigorates the Channels, expels Wind and Phlegm, promotes urination and benefits the breasts. Treats muscle soreness and stiff joints, breast abscess, traumatic injury, insufficient lactation and breast pain and swelling.
Su Zi	Fructus Perillae Frutesentis	Perilla fruit
Stops cough and wheezing, directs Lung Qi down, dissolves Phlegm and moistens the intestines. Used for labored exhalation when breathing, stifling sensation in the chest and constipation.
Suan Zao Ren	Semen Zizyphi Spinosae	Sour Jujube seed
Nourishes Heart Yin, increases Liver Blood, quiets the Spirit and stops sweating. Used for irritability, palpitations, insomnia, night sweating and spontaneous sweating.
Suo Yang	Herba Cynomorii Songarici	Cynomorium
Tonifies Yang, Kidney Energy, Blood and Essence. It strengthens the sinews, moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels. Used for impotence, atrophy, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, paralysis or motor impairment, urinary frequency and constipation.
Tao Ren	Semen Persicae	Peach kernel
Dispels Blood stagnation, moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels. Used for menstrual disorders, pain in the abdomen, lung and intestinal abscess and constipation.
Tian Nan Xing	Rhizoma Arisaematis	Arisaema
Dries Damp, expels Phlegm and Wind, stops spasms, reduces swellings and alleviates pain. Treats cough, spasms in the hands or feet, facial paralysis, stroke, seizures, lockjaw, numb limbs, dizziness and sores.
Tou Gu Cao	Speranskiae Herba	Speranskia Herb
Dispels Wind-Damp, relaxes the sinews, invigorates the Blood and alleviates pain. Used for muscle and joint pain or contracture, swelling and toxins in the body and pain or edema of the legs.
Tu Fu Ling	Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae	Smilax
Relieves toxicity, clears Heat and Damp, especially from the skin. Treats joint pain, jaundice, painful urination, ulcers and skin lesions.
Tu Si Zi	Semen Cuscutae Chinensis	Chinese Dodder seed
Tonifies the Kidneys, Essence and Liver. Also benefits the Spleen, stops diarrhea, reserves the urine and calms a fetus. Used for impotence, urinary frequency, weak and sore back, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation and vaginal discharge. Also treats spots in front of the eyes, ringing in the ears, dizziness and blurred vision. Used for diarrhea, poor appetite and a threatened miscarriage.
Wei Ling Xian	Radix Clematidis	Clematis
DispelsWind-Damp,alleviates pain,unblocks the channels and reduces Phlegm. Treats painful obstruction and abdominal distention. Used when fish bones have lodged in the throat.
Wu Ling Zhi	Excrementum	Excrementum Pteropus Trogopteri seu Pteromi
Breaks up Blood stasis, alleviates pain, stops bleeding and treats childhood nutritional impairment. Used for amenorrhea (absence or abnormal cessation of menses), dysmenorrhea (difficult and painful menstruation), postpartum or epigastric (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region) pain, uterine bleeding and malnutrition.
Wu Mei	Fructus Pruni Mume	Mume fruit
Retains Lung Qi to stop cough, binds the intestines to stop diarrhea, generates fluids to alleviate thirst, expels roundworm and treats the accompanying pain and stops bleeding. Used for chronic cough, chronic diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain caused by roundworms and bloody stool or uterine bleeding with thirst and dry mouth. It is also applied topically as a plaster for corns and warts.
Wu Wei Zi	Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis	Schisandra fruit
Stabilizes and strengthens Lung Qi and Essence, stops coughing and diarrhea, Tonifies Kidney Energy, inhibits sweating, generates fluids and calms the Spirit and Heart. Used to treat chronic coughing and wheezing, daybreak diarrhea, urinary frequency, vaginal discharge and nocturnal emission. Treats sweating disorders including excessive sweating, thirst and dry mouth. Wu Wei Zi helps sleeping disorders, palpitations and irritability and recently has been used for skin allergies and hepatitis.
Wu Zhu Yu	Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae	Evodia fruit
Warms the Middle and Spleen Energy, disperses Cold and Damp, alleviates pain, stops vomiting and redirects rebellious Qi and Fire downward. Treats vomiting, epigastric (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region) pain with drooling, nausea and lack of taste, regurgitation, headache, flank pain, diarrhea, pain in the legs and mouth or tongue sores.
Xian He Cao	Herba Agrimoniae Pilosae	Agrimony
Stops bleeding and diarrhea. Also kills parasites. Used for bleeding anywhere in the body, chronic diarrhea and dysentery, trichomonas vaginitis and tapeworms.
Xiao Mai	Fructus Tritici	Wheat
Is used to stop sweating and bed-wetting, calm the Spirit and nourish the Heart. Used for sweating disorders, bed-wetting in children, anxiety, insomnia and palpitations.
Xie Bai	Bulbus Allii	Bakeri
Unblocks Yang Qi, disperses Cold Phlegm, alleviates pain, promotes Qi and Blood movement and directs Qi downward. Xie Bai is useful for chest, flank, upper back and abdominal pain. Treats dyspnea, coughing, wheezing, epigastric distention (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region) and dysentery.
Xin Yi Hua	Flos Magnoliae	Magnolia flower
Unblocks the nasal passages and dispels Wind-Cold for nasal congestion and sinus problems.
Xing Ren	Semen Pruni Armeniacae	Apricot seed
Stops cough and wheezing, moistens the Lungs and intestines and unblocks the bowels. Apricot seed treats a broad range of coughs and constipation.
Xu Duan	Radix Dipsaci Asperi	Japanese Teasel root
Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, alleviates pain, generates flesh, promotes the movement of Blood, calms a restless fetus and stops uterine bleeding. Treats a sore and painful back, stiff joints, weak legs, threatened miscarriage, vaginal discharge and trauma.
Xuan Shen	Radux Scrophulariae Ningpoensis	Ningpo Figwort root
Cools the Blood, nourishes the Yin, drains Fire, relieves Toxicity and softens nonmalignant growths. Used for fever with bleeding, dry mouth, constipation and irritability after a fever, swollen, red eyes, sore throat and neck lumps. Treats scrofula, goiter, ulcers and sores.
Xue Jie	Sanguis Draconis	Dragon's Blood
Dispels stasis of the Blood, alleviates pain, stops bleeding and treats chronic nonhealing ulcers. Used for traumatic injury, fractures, sprains and contusions. It is applied topically to stop bleeding from injury.
Yan Hu Suo	Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo	Corydalis rhizome
Invigorates the Blood, alleviates pain and promotes the movement of Qi. Used to treat dysmenorrhea, traumatic injury, hernia, chest, abdominal, menstrual and epigastric (the base of the sternum/upper abdominal region) pain.
Ye Jiao Teng	Caulis Polygoni Multiflori	Polygonum vine
Nourishes Heart Energy and Blood, calms the Spirit and unblocks the Channels. Used for insomnia, irritability, dream-disturbed sleep, weakness, soreness, numbness or pain. Used as an external wash to alleviate itching and rashes.
Ye Ju Hua	Flos Chrysanthemi	Wild Chrysanthemum Indici flower
Drains Fire and relieves Toxicity. Treats sores, carbuncles, sore throat and red eyes.
Yi Mu Cao	Herba Leonuri Heterophylli	Leonurus
Invigorates Blood and regulates the menses. It reduces masses and swelling. Also promotes urination. Treats gynecological disorders, abdominal masses and pain, acute systemic edema and bloody urine.
Yi Yi Ren	Semen Coicis Lachryma-jobi	Coix
Drains Dampness, promotes urination, strengthens Spleen Energy to stop diarrhea and clears Damp, Wind and Pus. Treats edema accompanied by urinary difficulty, pustulated sores and abscesses, joint pain and immobility, digestive problems and plantar warts.
Yin Chen Hao	Artemisiae Yinchenhao Herba	Capillaris
Clears Heat and Dampness. Used to treat such disorders as hepatitis A and B. Also contains some antibacterial properties.
Yin Guo Ye	Folium Ginkgo Bilobae	Ginkgo leaves
Benefits Lung Energy, stops wheezing and alleviates pain. Used for cough, wheezing, hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris and cerebrovascular disease.
Yin Yang Huo	Herba Epimedii	Epimedium
Tonifies Yang and Kidney Yang, expels Wind-Cold-Damp, sends ascending Liver Yang down. Treats impotence, spermatorrhea, forgetfulness, dizziness and menstrual irregularity. Also treats pain, numbness, Cold and cramping of the lower back, extremities, hands and feet, knees and joints.
Yu Jin	Tuber Curcumae	Turmeric tuber
Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and Blood, clears the Heart, Cools the Blood and benefits the Gall Bladder. Treats traumatic injury, chronic sores, chest or menstrual pain, anxiety, seizures, mental derangement and jaundice.
Yu Xing Cao	Herba cum Radice Houttuyniae Cordatae	Houttuynia
Clears Heat, Damp-Heat and Toxins. It reduces and relieves pus, swellings and abscesses. Also promotes urination. Treats Lung abscess, cough, sores, diarrhea and painful urinary dysfunction. A potent antiviral herb for the lung. Best used in combination with other herbs for upper respiratory tract infections.
Yu Zhu	Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati	Polygonatum
Tonifies the Yin, moistens dryness and softens sinews. Used for cough, irritability, dry throat and thirst, diabetes with intense thirst, dizziness and pain and spasms in the sinews.
Yuan Zhi	Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae	Polygala
Calms the Spirit and Heart, expels Phlegm, Clears the orifices, reduces abscesses and dissipates swelling. Treats insomnia, palpitations, restlessness, mental disorientation, emotional problems, seizures, cough, boils, abscesses, sores and painful breasts.
Zao Jiao Ci	Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina	Gleditsia Spine
Relieves swelling and abscesses, expels pus and invigorates the Blood. It encourages swollen sores to mature, kills parasites and treats ringworm and leprosy.
Ze Lan	Herba Lycopi Lucidi	Lycopus
Promotes the movement of Blood, menstruation and urination. Used for menstrual or postpartum pain, internal injury or abscess and postpartum, facial or systemic edema.
Ze Xie	Rhizoma Alismatis	Water Plantain rhizome Orientalis
Drains Damp and Kidney Energy Fire and promotes urination to treat difficult urination, edema, diarrhea, ringing in the ears and dizziness.
Zhen Zhu Mu	Concha Margaritaferae	Mother of Pearl
Calms Liver Energy, anchors the Yang and benefits vision. Used for red eyes, blurry vision, ringing in the ears, dizziness, insomnia and seizures.
Zhen Zhu	Margarita	Pearl
Calms Heart Energy, clears Liver Energy, stops tremors and spasms, clears the vision and heals and generates flesh. Used for seizures, childhood convulsions, palpitations, eye disorders and nonhealing ulcers.
Zhi Ke	Fructus Citri Aurantii	Bitter Orange fruit
Moves Qi and reduces distention. Used for abdominal bloating, pressure and gas in a weak patient. Can be used for weight loss without the side effects of Ma Huang.
Zhi Mu	Rhizoma Anemarrhenae	Anemarrhena rhizome Asphodeloidis
Clears Heat, drains Fire, increases Yin and fluids and moistens dryness. Used for high fever, thirst, night sweats, irritability, afternoon fever, bleeding gums, abnormally elevated sex drive with spermatorrhea or nocturnal emission, and oralulcers.
Zhi Zi	Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis	Gardenia
Clears Heat, drains Damp-Heat, Cools the Blood, eliminates irritability, stops bleeding and reduces swelling from trauma. Its primary use is for Heat in the body with irritability, restlessness, chest pressure and insomnia. Zhi Zi also treats painful urination, jaundice and mouth or face sores. Stops nosebleeds, bloody stools, vomiting blood and blood in the urine. It is applied topically with vinegar to reduce swelling in injuries.
Zhu Ru	Caulis Bambussae in Taeniis	Bamboo shavings
Clears Heat and Phlegm, Cools the Blood and stops bleeding and vomiting. Used for cough with thick sputum or blood, nausea and vomiting and nosebleed.
Zi Cao Gen	Radix Arnebiae	Lithospermum root seu Lithospemi
Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, relieves Fire Toxin to vent rashes, clears Damp-Heat from the skin, moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movement. Used for measles, chicken pox, rashes in their early stage, skin or vaginal itching and burns. Treats cold sores and constipation.
Zi He Che	Hominis Placenta	Placenta
Tonifies Kidney and Liver Energies, Essence, Qi, Blood and Lung Qi. Used for infertility, impotence, low back pain, spermatorrhea, ringing of the ears, lightheadedness, insufficient lactation, seizures, chronic or acute coughing and wheezing and consumption with night sweats.
Zi Su Ye	Folium Perillae Frutescentis	Perilla leaf
Disperses Cold, moves Qi and alleviates congestion, seafood poisoning and morning sickness. Used for fever, chills, congestion, headache, cough, stifling sensation in the chest, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, restless fetal movements, morning sickness and seafood poisoning.
Zi Wan	Radix Asteris Tatarici	Aster
Stops cough and clears Phlegm. Treats chronic cough that has difficulty expectorating, copious or blood-streaked sputum.
Dong Chong Xia Cao	Cordyceps sinensis	Winter Worm and Summer Grass
Tonifies Kidney Yang and augments (a slightly milder form of Tonification) Lung Yin. Because it Tonfies Yin and Yang it is safe to use for long periods of time. Treats tuberculosis. Thought to extend the longevity of healthy cells, increase blood flow and lower cholesterol levels. Antitumor and immune stimulant used to treat lymphoma and other cancers. Shown to help prevent kidney disease and to have short-term curative effects on hepatitis B. Has been credited for enhanced performance in athletes. Improves sexual function in men.
Hou Tou Jun	Hericium erinaceus	Monkey's Head, Yamabushiitake
Benefits Stomach Energy and immunity (Wei Qi of the Lung). Treats stomach ailments. Anticancer, immune stimulant, nerve regenerator, antimicrobial. Used for the treatment of atrophic gastritis. A nerve tonic, promotes good digestion and general vigor. Inhibits cancer, gastric and duodenal ulcers, nerve damage and is a nerve-growth stimulator.
Jin Zhen Gu	Flammulina velutipes	Golden Needle Mushroom
Moves Blood stagnation and clears Heat. Isolated ingredients have been shown to stimulate antitumor responses. A possible treatment for Gardener's lymphoma, sarcoma 180, B-16 melanoma and prostate cancer. Also contains blood-pressure-lowering compounds.
Lian Hua Gu	Grifola frondosa	Hen-of-the-Woods, Maitake
Benefits Stomach Energy and immunity (Wei Qi of the Lung). Antitumor, antidiabetic, antiviral. Has been shown to shrink cancer tumors. Possible treatment for diabetes by lowering and moderating glucose levels. Immune system support, normal blood pressure support, normal blood sugar metabolism and normal cholesterol support.
Ling Zhi	Ganoderma lucidum	Varnished Conk, Reishi
Tonifies Qi, Blood, Yin and Jing. Used for recovery from prolonged illness and severe depletion of the entire system as in cancer and AIDS. Antitumor, immune-enhancing, antiviral, cholesterol-reducing, antifatigue, anti-inflammatory. Enhances endurance. May be useful in treating inflammation of the brain. Could be effective for treating atherosclerosis and diabetes. A blood-vessel dilator. Not to be taken before surgery or by women experiencing heavy menstrual flow.
Tan Zi Jun	Agaricus blazei	God's Mushroom, Himematsutake
Benefits Stomach Energy and immunity (Wei Qi of the Lung). Antitumor, immune-enhancing, interferon-and interleukin-enhancing, antiviral, cholesterol-reducing and blood-sugar-modulating. Also known for bactericidal properties. Used to treat salmonella.
Xiang Gu	Lentinula edodes	Black Forest, Shiitake
Benefits Stomach Energy and immunity (Wei Qi of the Lung). Immunomodulating, antibacterial, antiviral and liver-fortifying. An isolated ingredient called lentinan has been used as an anticancer drug in Asia. Studied for its cholesterol-reducing, immunostimulating and antiviral properties. Shown to be effective against type 1 Herpes Simplex virus. Has been found to limit HIV replication and stimulate the proliferation of bone marrow cells. Suggested as a treatment for chronic fatigue and as a tonic.
Yun Zhi	Trametes versicolor	Turkey Tail, Cloud Mushroom
Clears Heat and Toxins. Tonifies Qi. Antitumor, immune enhancement, antivi ral, antibacterial, antioxidant. Possible antiviral agents to inhibit HIV replication, R for antitumor properties, as an immunomodulator, to bolster the immune system's natural killer cells, as well as treat breast, lung and colon cancer, sarcoma, carcinoma.
Zhu Ling	Polyporus umbellatus	Chorei
Promotes urination and drains Damp. Used for edema from fluid retention. Contains natural antibiotics. Antitumor (lung, bladder, liver), immune enhancement, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, liver protectant, diuretic and effective in combating urinary-tract infections. Helps the immune system rebound after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Effective in treatment of chronic hepatitis B.