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Herbs - detailed
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Common Name |
Alternate Name |
Channels Entered |
Where Grown |
Primary Attributes*** |
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Coix |
Yi Yi Ren |
Spleen, Lung, Kidney |
Grown
in China and harvested at the end of autumn when seeds have ripened. |
Promotes urination and
removes dampness for edema and urinary difficulty. Strengthens the spleen
and stops diarrhea. Increases joint mobility. Treatment for plantar warts
and digestive problems. Inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Caution: Consult
a medical or western doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any
medication. |
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Prepared Soybean |
Dan Dou Chi |
Lung, Stomach |
Grown
in China and harvested in summer or early autumn when ripe. |
Eliminates irritability and
restlessness. Helps to relieve tightness in the chest. Treatment for
insomnia. Consult a medical or western doctor if you are pregnant, nursing,
or taking any medication. |
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Chinese Yam |
Shan Yao |
Kidney, Lung, Spleen |
Grown
in China and harvested in winter. |
Tones and augments the
spleen and stomach deficiencies such as diarrhea, fatigue, sweating and loss
of appetite. For Chronic cough or wheezing. For lung deficiencies. Treats
urination and vaginal discharge. |
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Lotus Seed |
Lian Zi |
Heart, Kidney, Spleen |
Grown in China, harvested in the
autumn. |
Stops diarrhea. Improves
appetite. Tones the kidneys and stabilizes the essence for premature
ejaculation due to kidney instability. Nourishes the heart and calms the
spirit for palpations with anxiety. Stabilizes the kidneys and clears the
heart. It is used primarily for treating spermatorrhea, urinary frequency,
incontinence, and vaginal discharge associated with kidney deficiency. Can
be used for nosebleeds or excessive uterine bleeding. Cautions:
Contraindicated in cases with abdominal distention or constipation. |
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Euryale |
Qian Shi |
Kidneys, Spleen |
Grown
in China and harvested in late summer and early fall, August through
September. |
Grown in China and
harvested in late summer and early fall, August through September. Stops
diarrhea and strengthens the spleen. Stabilizes the kidneys during nocturnal
emission, premature ejaculation, spermaotrrhea and urinary frequency. |
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Lotus Root |
Lian Ou |
Lung, Stomach, Liver |
Southern China and harvested in autumn, winter or early spring. |
Stops
bleeding: because it is both an astringent and breaks up blood stasis. Most
often used for bleeding associated with heat in the Lungs or Stomach with
vomiting or coughing blood. |
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Imperata |
Bai Mao Gen or Woolly Grass |
Lung, Stomach, Small Intestine,
Bladder |
China
and harvested in spring before the sprouts appear or in autumn after the
plant has withered. |
Helps control nosebleeds,
vomiting blood, blood in urine or coughing blood. Helps urinary difficulty.
Clears wheezing in lungs. Clears the stomach from nausea and thirst. Has
been found to reduce edema and lower blood pressure. Cautions:
Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the spleen. |
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Chrysanthemum |
Ju Hua or Hang Iu Hua because the best quality of yellow chrysanthemum
comes from the city or Hangzhou. |
Liver, Lung |
China
and harvested in late autumn and early winter. |
Disperses wind and clears
heat for wind-heat patterns with fever and headache. Clears the liver and
eyes for either excessive dryness of the eyes or excessive tearing. Calms
dizziness, headaches, and deafness due to ascendant liver yang. The ability
of white chrysanthemum to nourish the liver and clear the eyes is somewhat
superior to the other varieties. It is also know as sweet chrysanthemum,
which is used for diminished vision due to liver and kidney yin deficiency.
Yellow chrysanthemum is most often used in treating eye redness and
headache. Cautions: Use with caution in people who have poor appetites
and/or diarrhea. |
