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Historical
uses for
Chinese Herbs
Easy to read chart using historical actions
and indications of herbs.
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Adoptogenic: Works
with the adrenal glands to combat stress. Adaptogens usually have
no side effects.
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Panax
Ren shen
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Ganoderma
Ling Zhi
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Astragalus
Huang Qi
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Schisandra Berry
Wu Wei Zi
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Alterative: Gradually
restores the proper function of the body. They act to alter the
body's processes of metabolism so tissues can best deal with
everything from nutrition to elimination.
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Bupleurum
chinese
Ch' Ai Hu
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Angelica
sinensis
Dong quai
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Lycium chinensis
Gay Gee
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Analgesics: Reduces and
eliminates pain.
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Boswellia
Ru Xiang
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Asarum Xi Xin
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Bupleurum
Ch'Ai Hu
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Daemonorops
Xue Jie
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Chastetree Berry
Man Jing Zi
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Lovage Root
Gao Ben
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Antibaterical: Anything
that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability
to reproduce.
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Glycyrrhiza
Gan Cao
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Allium
Da Suan
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Coptis
Huang Lian
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Scutellaria Huang Qin
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Commiphora
Mo Yao
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Arctium Niu Bang Zi
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Vitex
Mu Jing Zi
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Cordyceps
Dong Chong Xia Cao
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Eriobotrya
Pi Pa Ye
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Anti-inflammatory: Reduce
inflammation. They are good for the relief of aches and pains, but
inflammation is usually only a symptom of an underlying problem.
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Coptis
Huang Lian
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Scutellaria
Huang Qin
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Polygonum
Quan Shen
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Commiphora
Mo Yao
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Equisetum
Mu Zei
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Plantago
Che Qian Cao
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Antispasmodics: Eases muscle
tension and spasms. Can help relieve cramps and sometime
psychological tension as well.
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Angelica
sinensis
Dong quai
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Chastetree Berry
Man Jing Berry
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Caltrop Fruit
Bai Ji Li
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Aphrodisiacs: are used to improve
sexual potency
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Horney
Goat Weed
Yin Yang Huo
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Tribulus
terrestris
Bai Ji Li
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Deer
Antler
Lu Jiao
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Sea
Cucumber
Hai Shenlla
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Actinolite
Hai Gou Shen
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Morinda
Root
Ba Ji Tian
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Astringents: are herbs that constrict.
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Schisandra
Wu Wei Zi
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Coptis
Huang Lian
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Vitex
Mu Jing Zi
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Ophicalcitum
Hua Rui Shi
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Calamina
Lu Gan Shi
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Carminatives: are taken to relieve gas and
pain in the bowels.
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Evodia
Berry
Wu Zhu Yu
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Dried
Ginger Root
Gan Jiang
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Gentain
Root
Dang Yao
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Cardamon
Pod
Bai Dou Kou
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Clove
Bud
Ding Xiang
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Galangal
Root
Gao Liang Jiang
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Cholagogues: are used to promote the flow and
discharge of bile into the small intestine
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Scutellaria
Huang Qin
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Ripe Citrus Peel
Chen Pi
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Tumeric Tuber
Yu Jin
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Bitter
Orange
Zhi Shi
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Wood
Aromatic
Yun Mu Xiang
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Downy Wormwood
Herb
Yin Chen Hao
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Diuretics: are used to increase the flow of
urine.
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Astragalus Huang Qi
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Polygonum
Quan Shen
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Equisetum
Mu Zei
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Poria cocos
Fu Ling
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Atractylodes
macrocephala
Pai shu
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Decongestant: A herb
that shrinks the swollen membranes in the nose and makes it easier
to breath.
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Allium
Da Sun
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Angelica
Bai Zhi
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Ephedra
Ma Huang
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Dumulcent: Soothe and
protect irritated and inflamed internal tissue. When a demulcent
herb is used externally, it is called an emollient.
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Ku Xing Ren
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Pueraria lobata
Ko Ken
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Emollients: are used to soften, sooth, and
protect the skin.
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Bletilla
Bai Ji
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Stellaria media
(water)
Cha Si Wong
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Expectorants: are used to expel mucus from
the lungs and throat.
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Asarum
Xi Xin
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Ku Xing Ren
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Citrus
reticulata
Chen Pi
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Plantago
Che Qian Cao
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Loquat Leaf
Pi Pa Ye
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Cattail Pollen
Pu Huang
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Hemostatics: are used to arrest
hemorrhaging.
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Astragalus
Huang Qi
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Scutellaria Huang Qin
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Cattail Pollen
Pu Huang
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Laxatives: are used to promote bowel
movements.
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Polygoum
Quan Shen
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Arctium
Niu Bang Zi
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Scutellaria
baicalensis
Huang Chi
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Nervines: are used to calm nervous tension
and nourish the nervous system.
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Asarum
Xi Xin
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Ziziphus jujuba
Da T'sao
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Siegesbeckia
Xi Xian Cao
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Sedatives: are used to quiet the
nervous system.
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Angelica
Bai Zhi
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Eleutherococcus
Ci Wu Jia
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Stimulants: are used to increases the energy
of body, and warm the body.
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Schisandra
Wu Wei Zi
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Ephedra
Ma Huang
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Citrus
reticulata
Chen Pi
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Tonics: Restores, refreshes
and invigorates the body.
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Codonopsis
pilosula
Tang Shen
(Spleen)
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Rehmannia
glutinosa
Sok Day-Sang Day (Cardiac)
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References taken from: Jade Remedies
by Peter Holmes
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