Historical
uses for
Chinese Herbs
Easy to read quick chart using historical actions
and indications of herbs.
As always we suggest seeking the advise of a qualified Practitioner before
using any herbs, or beginning any herbal activities.
Terminology
Adoptogenic: Works with the adrenal glands
to combat stress. Adaptogens usually have no side effects.
Panax Ren shen
Ganoderma Ling Zhi
Eleuthero Ginseng - Ci Wu Jia
Schisandra Berry
Wu Wei Zi
Astragalus Huang Qi
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.
Bupleurum
chinese Chai Hu
Angelica
sinensis
Dong quai
Lycium chinensis Gou Qi Zi
Analgesics: Reduces and
eliminates pain.
Boswellia Ru Xiang
Asarum Xi Xin
Bupleurum Chai Hu
Lovage Root
Gao Be
Chastetree Berry
Man Jing Zi
Daemonorops
Xue Jie
Siegesbeckia Herb- Xi Xian Cao
Jiao Gu Lan Gynostemmatis Herba
Black Cohosh Sheng Ma
Prepared Aconite Chuan Wu
Angelica Root Bai Zhi
Eucommia Bark Du Zhong
Antibaterical: Anything
that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability
to reproduce.
Glycyrrhiza Gan Cao
Allium Da Suan
Coptis
Huang Lian
Scutellaria Huang Qin
Commiphora -
Mo Yao
Vitex-
Mu Jing Zi
Cordyceps -
Dong Chong Xia Cao
Arctium Niu Bang Zi
Eriobotrya -
Pi Pa Ye
Polygonum-He Shou Wu
Borneo Camphor - Bing Pian
Andrographis - Chuan Xin Lian
Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao
Reishi Mushroom Ling Zhi
Codonopsis Dang Shen
Sophora Flower Huai Hua
Vitex Man Jing Zi
Aloe Vera Lu Hui
Poria Fu Ling
Anticatarrhal Nasal decongestants
Magnolia Bud- Xin Yi Hua
Siberian Cocklebur - Cang Er Zi
Perilla Leaf Zi Su Ye
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.
Coptis -
Huang Lian
Scutellaria - Huang Qin
Polygonum - Quan Shen
Commiphora
Mo Yao
Equisetum - Mu Zei
Honey Licorice Zhi Gan Cao
Chrysanthemum Flower- Ju Hua
Glossy Privet Berry -
Ligustrum
Morinda Root Ba Ji Tian
White Peony Root Bai Shao
Andrographis herb Chuan Xin Lian
Chrysanthemum Flower Ye Ju Hua
Astragalus Huang Qi
Antispasmodics: Eases muscle
tension and spasms. Can help relieve cramps and sometime
psychological tension as well.
Chastetree Berry
Man Jing Berry
Angelica
sinensis
Dong quai
Caltrop Fruit
Bai Ji Li
Cinnamon Twig
Gui Zhi
Anti - Viral
Chrysanthemum Flower - Ju Hua
Isatis Bang Lan Gen
Coptis Huang Lian
Turmeric Root Jiang Huang
Cinnamon Gui Zhi
Garlic Dan Suan
Epimedium Yin Yang Huo
Notoginseng San Qi
Aphrodisiacs: are used to improve
sexual potency
Horney
Goat Weed -
Yin Yang Huo
Tribulus
terrestris -
Bai Ji Li
Deer
Antler
Lu Jiao
Sea
Cucumber
Hai Shenlla
Actinolite -
Hai Gou Shen
Morinda
Root
Ba Ji Tian
Astringents: are herbs that constrict.
Schisandra -
Wu Wei Zi
Coptis -
Huang Lian
Vitex -
Mu Jing Zi
Ophicalcitum -
Hua Rui Shi
Calamina -
Lu Gan Shi
Carminatives: are taken to relieve gas and
pain in the bowels.
Evodia
Berry-
Wu Zhu Yu
Dried
Ginger Root-
Gan Jiang
Gentain
Root-
Dang Yao
Cardamom
Pod-
Bai Dou Kou
Clove
Bud-
Ding Xiang
Galangal
Root-
Gao Liang Jiang
Cholagogues: are used to promote the flow and
discharge of bile into the small intestine
Scutellaria-
Huang Qin
Ripe Citrus Peel-
Chen Pi
Tumeric Tuber-
Yu Jin
Bitter
Orange -
Zhi Shi
Wood
Aromatic -
Yun Mu Xiang
Downy Wormwood
Herb-
Yin Chen Hao
Diuretics: are used to increase the flow of
urine.
Astragalus Huang Qi
Polygonum -
Quan Shen
Equisetum -=Mu Zei
Poria cocos- Fu Ling
Atractylodes
macrocephala-Bai shu
White Angelica Root-
Bai Zhi
Imperta / Woolly Grass Rhizome Bai Mao Gen
Decongestant: A herb
that shrinks the swollen membranes in the nose and makes it easier
to breath.
Allium -
Da Sun
Angelica
Bai Zhi
Mulberry Leaf - Morus Sang Ye
Ephedra
Ma Huang
Diaphoretics
Japanese Catnip Herb- Jing Jie
Fieldmint Herbs - Bo He
Burdock Seed - Niu Bang Zi
Dumulcent: Soothe and
protect irritated and inflamed internal tissue. When a demulcent
herb is used externally, it is called an emollient.
Ku Xing Ren
Pueraria lobata - Ge Gen
Mulberry Fruit -Morus Sang Shen
Black Sesame Seed - Hei Zhi Ma
Emollients: are used to soften, sooth, and
protect the skin.
Bletilla -Bai Ji
Stellaria media
(water) -Cha Si Wong
Elder Flowers
Comfrey
Marshmallow
Expectorants: are used to expel mucus from
the lungs and throat.
Asarum
Xi Xin
Ku Xing Ren
Citrus
reticulata-
Chen Pi
Plantago -
Che Qian Cao
Loquat Leaf -
Pi Pa Ye
Cattail Pollen - Pu Huang
Rock Sweet Flag Root - Shi Chang Pu
Hemostatics: are used to arrest
hemorrhaging.
Astragalus -
Huang Qi
Scutellaria Huang Qin
Cattail Pollen -
Pu Huang
Field Lotus Herb- Han Lian Cao
Corydalis - Yan Hu Suo
Puffball Mushroom-
Ma Bo
Artemisia Leaf Ai Ye
Rhubarb Root Da Huang
Dragon's Teeth Long Chi
Lotus Nodus Ou Jie
Immnune Enhancer
Gotu Kola Leaf - Ji Xue Cao
Astragalus - Huang Qi
Pau D Arco bark
Goldenseal Root
Laxatives: are used to promote bowel
movements.
Polygoum -
Quan Shen
Arctium -
Niu Bang Zi
Scutellaria
baicalensis -
Huang Chi
Senna Fan Xie Ye
Hemp Huo Ma Ren
Apricot Kernel Tao Ren
Nervines: are used to calm nervous tension
and nourish the nervous system.
Asarum -
Xi Xin
Ziziphus jujuba
Siegesbeckia -
Xi Xian Cao
Nutritive:
nourishing to the body
Logan Fruit - Long Yan Rou
Reproductive Restorative: A
medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, or strength
Tribulus Bai Ji Li
Sedatives: are used to quiet the
nervous system.
Angelica -
Bai Zhi
Eleutherococcus -
Ci Wu Jia
Gambir Vine - Uncaria Gou Teng
Celestial Hemp Corn -
Tian Ma
Stimulants: are used to increases the energy
of body, and warm the body.
Schisandra -
Wu Wei Zi
Ephedra -
Ma Huang
Citrus
reticulata -
Chen Pi
Tonics: Restores, refreshes
and invigorates the body.
Codonopsis
pilosula -Dang Shen
Rehmannia glutinosa -
Sheng Di Huang
Vulnerary: Any
preparation, plant or drug used in the treatments of wounds.
Storax Resin Su He Xiang
References taken from:
Jade Remedies by Peter Holmes
Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology by John Chen and Tina Chen
Books which may be helpful in understanding all of the dynamics of Herbal
Medicine are:
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