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09/17/2011

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Term
chai ye
Definition
warm channels, reg. menses, stop bleed, dispel cold damp, relieve pain, calm fetus, eliminate damp, stop itch-topical
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an xi xiang
Definition
open ht orifice, awaken spirit, activate qi, invig. blood
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ba ji tian
Definition
tonify kid yang w/out overly drying, augment essence, disperse wind damp, strengthen sinews and bones
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bai bian dou
Definition
strengthen sp, transform damp (dry fried), clear summer heat, direct turbid down
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bai bu
Definition
moisten lung, stop cough, expel parasites, kill lice
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bai dou kou
Definition
transform damp, activate qi, warm middle jiao, direct qi down
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bai fu zi
Definition
exting wind, dispel wind phlegm, stop spasms,
expel wind cold damp, relieve pain, resolve toxic, dissipate nodules
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bai gou
Definition
preserve lung, stop cough and wheeze, expel phlegm, elim. damp, stop discharge, contain urine
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bai he
Definition
moisten and cool lung, stop cough, clear heart, calm spirit
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bai hua she
Definition
strongly dispel wind and unblock channels and collat., dispel wind from skin, stop spasms and convulsions
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bai hua she she cao
Definition
clear toxic heat, clear heat and drain damp, treat cancer
Term
bai ji
Definition
astringe to stop bleed, reduce swell., generate tissue
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bai ji li
Definition
calm liv, anchor yang, soothe liv qi, disperse stag, dispel wind heat, brighten eyes, dispel wind stop itch
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bai jiang can
Definition
exting. wind, stop convuls., dispel wind heat to benefit throat, relieve pain and itch, transform phlegm and resolve nodules
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bai jiang cao
Definition
clear toxic heat and expel pus, reduce blood stasis and relieve pain, clear damp heat
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bai jie zi
Definition
warm lung, reg. qi, expel phlegm, open channels and relieve pain, dissolve nodules
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bai mao gen
Definition
cool blood to stop bleed, clear heat and promote urine, clear heat in lung and st.
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bai qian
Definition
redirect lung qi down, expel phlegm
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bai shao
Definition
nourish blood, regulate menses, calm liv, relieve pain, preserve yin, adjust nutritive and protective levels
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bai tou weng
Definition
clear toxic heat and damp heat, treat malaria, stop vag. itch
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bai wei
Definition
clear def-heat, cool blood, promote urine, resolve toxic
Term
bai xian pi
Definition
clear toxic heat and damp heat, relieve itch, dispel wind, resolve painful obstruc.
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bai zhi
Definition
dispel wind cold, open nasal passages, dispel cold, alleviate pain, expel damp, alleviate discharge, reduce swell, expel pus
Term
bai zhu
Definition
tonify sp qi, dry damp, stabilize exter., stop sweat, calm fetus
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bai zi ren
Definition
nourish heart, calm spirit, moisten intest., unblock bowels
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ban lan gen
Definition
clear toxic heat, benefit throat, cool blood, disperse wind heat
Term
ban mao
Definition
attack toxins, resolve sores, break up bld stasis, disperse clumps
Term
ban xia
Definition
dry damp, transform phlegm, harmonize st., stop vomit, dissipate nodules, reduce distent.
Term
ban zhi lian
Definition
clear heat toxin, and damp, resolve stasis, promote urine
Term
bi ba
Definition
warm middle jiao, dispel cold and relieve pain, alleviate toothache (topically)
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bi xie
Definition
separate pure from turbid, expel wind damp, clear damp heat from skin
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bian xu
Definition
promote urine, clear damp heat and relieve strangury, stop itch, expel parasites
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bie jia
Definition
nourish yin, anchor yang, invig. blood, promote menses, soften hardness, reduce accumulation
Term
bing lang
Definition
kill parasites, activate qi, reduce accumulation, mildly drain down, promote urine, treat malaria
Term
bing pian
Definition
aromat. open orifice and awaken spirit, clear heat, dissolve nodules, relieve pain and itching (topically)
Term
bo he
Definition
dispel wind heat, ease throat, clear heat from head and eyes, vent rash, soothe liv qi, expel turbid
Term
bu gu zhi
Definition
tonify kid and fortify yang, brace kid, secure sperm and contain urine, warm sp to stop diarrhea, also topical uses
Term
can sha
Definition
dispel wind damp, haromonize st, transform damp turbid
Term
cang er zi
Definition
disperse wind, open nasal orif., relieve pain, dispel wind damp
Term
cang zhu
Definition
strongly dry damp, strengthen sp/st, induce sweat, dispel wind damp, clear damp from lower jiao
Term
cao dou kou
Definition
dry damp and activate qi, warm middle jiao
Term
cao guo
Definition
strongly dry damp and disperse cold, treat malaria
Term
cao wu
Definition
strongly dispel wind damp cold, stop pain, unbind areas affect. by phlegm, reduce swell
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ce bai ye
Definition
cool blood to stop bleed, transform phlegm to stop cough, promote hair growth, heal burns topic.
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chai hu
Definition
release exterior, harmonize shaoyang, soothe liv. qi and relieve constraint, raise yang qi
Term
chan su
Definition
resolve toxic, reduce swell, alleviate pain, expel summer heat and damp and open orifices
Term
chan tui
Definition
dispel wind heat, vent rash, allev. itch, clear eyes, remove vis. obstruct., exting. liv. wind, stop spasm
Term
chang shan
Definition
treat malaria, induce vomit to expel phlegm
Term
che qian zi
Definition
promote urine, clear damp heat, promote urine to solidify stool, brighten eyes, expel phlegm and stop cough
Term
chen pi
Definition
reg. qi, harmonize mid. jiao and descend st. qi, dry damp, transf. phlegm, protect sp/st from overly greasy herbs or food
Term
chen xiang
Definition
activate qi, alleviate pain, descend rebel. qi and harmonize st, warm kid to grasp qi
Term
chi shao
Definition
invig blood, transform stasis, clear liv. fire, cool blood heat from excess
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chi shi zhi
Definition
bind intestines, stop diarrhea, contain blood, stop bleed, promote healing wounds (topically)
Term
chi xiao dou
Definition
clear heat, promote urine, clear toxic heat and disperse blood stasis, clear damp heat
Term
chong lou
Definition
clear toxic heat, reduce swell, stop pain, exting. wind and settle tremors
Term
chuan bei mu
Definition
cool and moist. lung, transf. phlegm, clear heat, disip. nodules
Term
chuan jiao
Definition
warm middle jiao, dispel cold, allev. pain, kill parasites, allev. abdom. pain
Term
chuan lian zi
Definition
activ. qi, relieve pain, cool liv, soothe liv qi, kill parasites, treat skin erupt.(topic)
Term
chuan niu xi
Definition
invig blood, reduce stag, prom. urine, guide blood to descend, direct fire down, tonify lv/kd, strenth. sinews and bones
Term
chuan shan jia
Definition
invig. blood and open channels, promote menses and lactation, reduce swell and drain pus
Term
chuan wu
Definition
strong dispel wind cold damp, stop pain, reduce swell, induce ulceration, dispel purtrefaction (top.)
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chuan xin lian
Definition
clear toxic heat, cool lung, clear damp heat
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chuan xiong
Definition
invig. blood, promote qi movement, expel wind and stop pain, relieve headache
Term
chun pi
Definition
clear heat, dry damp, bind intest, stop bleed and discharge, kill parasites
Term
ci shi
Definition
anchor liv yang and calm spirit, nourish liv/kid and improve hearing/vision, help kid grasp qi
Term
ci wu jia
Definition
tonify sp and kid, augment heart, calm spirit, invig. blood, unblock collaterals
Term
cong bai
Definition
release exterior, induce sweating, disperse cold, unblock yang, resolve toxic, disperse clumps
Term
da fu pi
Definition
activate qi, reduce food retent., open bowels, dry damp and transform accum., promote urine, reduce edema
Term
da huang
Definition
purge heat, purge accum, clear damp/toxic heat, cool blood, remove blood stasis, stop bleed (charred)
Term
da ji
Definition
cool blood to stop bleed, reduce swell, generate flesh, jaundice, hypertension
Term
da qing ye
Definition
clear heat, elim. toxins, cool blood, relieve skin erupt., clear damp heat
Term
da zao
Definition
tonify sp, augment qi, nourish blood, calm spirit, harmonize ying ane wei, moderate harsh effects of other herbs
Term
dai zhe shi
Definition
calm liver, clear fire, anchor floating yang, strongly redirects rebellious qi down, cool blood, stop bleed
Term
dan dou chi
Definition
release exterior, elim. irritable
Term
dan nan xing
Definition
transf. phlegm heat and exting wind to settle convulsions and spasms
Term
dan shen
Definition
invig. blood and reduce stag, cool blood, dispel toxins and dissolve swelling, nourish blood and calm the mind
Term
dan zhu ye
Definition
clear heat, releive irritable, promote urine, clear damp heat
Term
dang gui
Definition
tonify blood and reg. menses, invigorate and harmonize blood, dispel cold and relieve pain, moisten intest. unblock bowels, reduce swelling generate flesh, expel pus, treat cough
Term
dang shen
Definition
tonify middle jiao, augment sp. and lung qi, tonify lung qi, generate fluid and nourish blood, sub for ren shen
Term
deng xin cao
Definition
promote urine, leach out damp, clear heart heat via s.i.
Term
di fu zi
Definition
promote urine, clear damp heat, expel damp and stop itch (internal and topical)
Term
di gu pi
Definition
clear def heat, clear lung heat, cool blood and stop bleed
Term
di long
Definition
drain heat exting. wind, stop spasm, calm wheeze, open channels and collaterals, promote urine
Term
di yu
Definition
cool blood to stop bleed, clear toxic heat, generate flesh (topically)
Term
ding xiang
Definition
warm mid. jiao, direct rebel qi down, warm lower jiao and kid yang
Term
dong chong xia cao
Definition
tonify kd yang, augment essen., tonify lung qi, settle cough and wheeze, stop sweat and bleed, fortify wei qi
Term
dong gua zi
Definition
clear heat, expel phlegm, clear heat, drain damp, promote discharge of pus
Term
dong kui zi
Definition
promote urine, unblock painful urine dribbling, benefit breasts, promote lactation, moisten l.i. promote bowel movement
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du huo
Definition
dispel wind damp cold, relieve pain, release exter. and disperse wind cold, dispel lurking wind from kd channel
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du zhong
Definition
tonify liv/kid, strengthen sinews/bones, calm fetus, calm liv yang rising
Term
e jiao
Definition
tonify blood, stop bleed, nourish and moisten yin
Term
e zhu
Definition
break up blood stasis, activ. qi and relieve pain, break up accum., reduce food retent.
Term
er cha
Definition
drain damp and absorb seepage, stop bleed, clear upper jiao heat, transform phlegm, generate fluids (topical use)
Term
fan xie ye
Definition
purge accum. in l.i., purge water (1.5-3g for mild 4.5-9g for strong effect)
Term
fang feng
Definition
release exterior, dispel wind, expel wind cold damp and alleviate pain, exting liv. wind, and releive tremor, relieve diarrhea and stop bleed
Term
fo shou
Definition
soothe liv qi, reg qi, stop pain, harmon. sp/st, transf. phlgm and stop cough
Term
fu hai shi
Definition
clear lung heat, expel phlm heat soften hard, dis phlm nod. proote urine
Term
fu ling
Definition
promote urine, elim damp, strength sp, transf. phlm, harmonize mid. jiao, quiet heart, calm spirit
Term
fu long gan
Definition
warm mid. jiao to stop bleed, warm st to stop vomit, stop diarrhea
Term
fu pen zi
Definition
stab. kid, bind essen, restrain urine, assist lv/kd, improve vision
Term
fu ping
Definition
release exter. and induce sweat, vent rash and stop itch, promote urine and relieve edema
Term
fu xiao mai
Definition
stabilize exterior to stop sweat, tonify qi and clear heat
Term
fu zi
Definition
return yang to rescue from collapse, warm kid & sp, fortify yang, warm channels and relieve pain
Term
gan cao
Definition
tonify sp qi, augment qi (zhi gan cao), moisten lung, stop cough (zhi gan cao), clear heat, relieve fire toxic(sheng gan cao), moderate spasms, relieve pain, harmonize other herbs, antidote
Term
gan jiang
Definition
warm mid. jiao, expel cold, revive yang, unblock channels, warm lung and transform thin mucus
Term
gan sui
Definition
vigor. drain water down, drive out thin mucus, drive out phlm, clear heat, reduce swell.
Term
gao ben
Definition
release exterior, dispel cold, disperse wind cold damp bi. (vertex h.a.)
Term
gao liang jiang
Definition
warm middle jiao, dispel cold, stop pain, direct rebel. qi down
Term
ge gen
Definition
dispel wind heat, release muscles, vent rash, clear heat and gen. fluids, lift yang qi and stop diarrh, treat hypertension
Term
ge jie
Definition
fortify kid and lung, stop wheeze and cough, assist kd yang augment essen and blood
Term
gou ji
Definition
tonify liv/kid, strengthen sinews and bones, stabilize kid to stop leak and discharge, expel wind damp
Term
gou qi zi
Definition
nourish blood and essence, improve vision, tonify liv and kid, moisten lung and relieve cough
Term
gou teng
Definition
extinguish wind, relieve spasms, drain liv heat, pacify lv yang, release exterior
Term
gu sui bu
Definition
tonify kid and relieve pain, invigorate blood, stop bleed, repair bones
Term
gu ya
Definition
gently red. food stag, strength st.
Term
gua lou
Definition
clr lu heat, transf. phlm, expand chest, dis. nod, moist. intest.
Term
gua lou pi
Definition
clear heat transf phlgm heat, reg. qi, expnd chest
Term
gua lou ren
Definition
clr heat, trans phlm, moist lu, expand chest, moist intest, promote healing of sores and red. swell.
Term
guan zhong
Definition
kill parasites, clr heat, resolve toxic, cool blood, stop bleed
Term
gui ban
Definition
nourish yin, anchor yang, benefit kd, strength bones, nourish blood, tonify heart, cool blood, stop uter. bleed, regen. tissue
Term
gui zhi
Definition
promote sweat to release exterior, warm and open channels and collaterals, warm yang to elim. water, assist heart yang, warm yang in chong and ren meridians
Term
hai feng teng
Definition
dispel wind damp, unblock collaterals
Term
hai gou shen
Definition
strengthen yang and essen, tonify marrow
Term
hai jin sha
Definition
prom. urine, expel stones, clear damp heat
Term
hai ma
Definition
tonify kid, fortify yang, invig. blood
Term
hai piao xiao
Definition
stop bleed and vag disch., secure essen, control acidity, allev. pain, stop diarr, resolve damp, promote healing
Term
hai shen
Definition
tonify kid, benefit essen, fortify yang, moisten l.i.
Term
hai tong pi
Definition
dispel wind damp, unblock channels, promote urine, reduce edema, treat itching (topical)
Term
hai zao
Definition
red. phlm, soft hardness, promote urine, reduce swell.
Term
han fang ji
Definition
promote urine, reduce edema, expel wind damp, relieve pain, treat cancer
Term
han lian cao
Definition
tonify liv and kid yin, cool blood and stop bleed
Term
he huan hua
Definition
relieve constrained lv qi, promote flow in collater., calm spirit
Term
he huan pi
Definition
calm spirit, relieve qi stag, invig blood, stop pain, dissipate swell, reduce abscess
Term
he shi
Definition
kill parasites
Term
he shou wu
Definition
zhi(prepared) nourish blood and yin, preserve essen
sheng(raw) moisten li, resolve fire toxic, expel wind from skin and check malarial disorder
Term
he ye
Definition
clear summer heat, raise the clear sp yang, stop bleed
Term
he zi
Definition
bind intest, stop diarr, astringe lung and descend lung qi, benefit throat to relieve loss of voice
Term
hei zhi ma
Definition
nouris yin/essen., tonify liv/kid, nourish blood and exting wind, moisten and lubric intest
Term
hong hua
Definition
invig blood, unblock menses, dispel stasis, stop pain, harmon. blood
Term
hong teng
Definition
clear toxic heat, reduce abscess, invig blood, dispel stasis, dispel wind damp
Term
hou po
Definition
activate qi in mid jiao, resolve stag, move qi, dry damp, descend lu qi, trans phlm, calm wheeze
Term
hu huang lian
Definition
clr def heat, red. childhood nutrit. impairment, clear damp heat
Term
hu jiao
Definition
warm mid jiao, elim. cold, relieve pain
Term
hu lu ba
Definition
fortify kd yang, drive out low jiao cold qi
Term
hu po
Definition
arrest palpit, calm spirit, invig blood, red. stasis, promote urine, invig blood, reduce swell, promote healing(topically)
Term
hu tao ren
Definition
tonify kid, strengthen low back, warm lu, aid kid to grasp qi, moisten intest, unblock bowels
Term
hu zhangq
Definition
invig blood, unblock channels, clear heat, resolve damp, cool lung, transf phlm, stop cough, clear heat and resolve toxic
Term
hua shi
Definition
prom. urine, drain damp heat, relieve strangury, cool sum. heat, absorb damp (topically)
Term
huai hua
Definition
cool blood to stop bleed, clr liv heat
Term
hui jiao
Definition
clear and direct heat down, moist. intest, stop bleed, clear and drain liver fire
Term
hui niu xi
Definition
tonify liv/kid and strengthen sinews and bones, invig blood, reduce stag, promote urine, guid blood to descend, direct fire down
Term
huang bai
Definition
clear damp heat, clear toxic heat, clear def. heat
Term
huang jing
Definition
nourish lung yin, moist dryness, tonify sp qi, aug sp yin, tonify kid, replenish essen.
Term
huang lian
Definition
clear damp heat, sedate fire, clear toxic heat, cool blood, stop bleed
Term
huang qi
Definition
tonify qi, raise yang to counter prolapse, augment protective qi, stop sweat, promote urine, rel. edema
promote discharge of pus, generate flesh, treat xiao ke syndr.
Term
huang qin
Definition
clear damp heat, drain qi level fire, clear toxic heat, cool blood, stop bleed, calm fetus
Term
huo ma ren
Definition
mildly nourish yin and fluids, moist intestines, clear heat and heal sores
Term
hoo xiang
Definition
transf. damp, release exter., dispel summer heat, harmonize st and stop vomit, activate qi and relieve pain
Term
ji nei jin
Definition
strongly reduce food retention, improve sp transp, secure kid essen, dissolve stones
Term
ji xue teng
Definition
invig blood, tonify blood, unblock channels and relax tendons
Term
jiang huang
Definition
invig blood, break blood stasis, move qi, treat wind painful obstruction
Term
jiang xiang
Definition
invig blood and qi, stop pain, stop bleed by remove stasis
Term
jie geng
Definition
open and disseminate lung qi, expel phlm, benefit throat, promote discharge of pus, raise qi and guide actions of herbs to upper body
Term
jin qian cao
Definition
promote urine, expel stones, clear liv and gb damp heat, resolve toxic
Term
jin yin hua
Definition
clear toxic heat, treat febrile disease, clear damp heat
Term
jin ying zi
Definition
stab. kid, retain essen, bind intest. and stop diarrhea
Term
jing da ji
Definition
vig drain water down, drive out thin mucus, clear toxic heat, reduce swell and nodules
Term
jing jie
Definition
release exter, dispel wind, vent rash, allev itch, stop bleed (charred)
Term
ju hua
Definition
disperse wind heat cool liv, clear eyes, calm liv, exting wind(bai ju hua), resolve toxic(ye ju hua)
Term
jue ming zi
Definition
clr liv heat, benefit eyes, calm liver, anchor liv yang, moist intest, unblock bowels, lower both blood press. and serum cholesterol
Term
ku lian pi
Definition
kill parasites, clear damp heat
Term
ku shen
Definition
clear damp heat, dispel wind relieve itch, kill parasites, promote urine
Term
kuan dong hua
Definition
descend lung qi to stop cough and wheeze, moist lung, transf phlgm
Term
kun bu
Definition
reduce phlm, soft hardness, promote urine, reduce swell
Term
lai fu zi
Definition
reduce food ret., transf. accum., descend lung qi and transf. phlgm
Term
li lu
Definition
induce vomit to expel wind, kill parasites, stop itch (topiclly)
Term
li zhi he
Definition
disperse cold stag in liv channel, reg qi, stop pain
Term
lian fang
Definition
dispel blood stasis, stop bleed
Term
lian qiao
Definition
clear toxic heat, dissipate nodules, disperse wind heat, clear ht/pc, promote urine
Term
lian xu
Definition
clear ht heat, astringe kid, astringe essen, stop bleed
Term
lian zi
Definition
tonify sp, stop diarr, tonify kid, stab. essen, nourish ht, calm spirit, stop uter bleed
Term
lian zi xin
Definition
clear ht/pc fire, stop bleed, bind essen.
Term
ling yang jiao
Definition
exing wind, control spasm and convuls, cool liv, clear eyes, clear heat and dispel toxin, dispel wind damp heat
Term
ling zhi
Definition
calm spirit, augment ht qi, tonify ht blod, tonify qi, nourish blood
Term
liu huang
Definition
resolve toxic, kill parasites, stop itch(external), tonify mingmen fire(internal)
Term
long dan cao
Definition
clear liv/gb damp heat, drain liv fire
Term
long gu
Definition
settle ht and calm spirit, calm liv, anchor yang, prevent leak of fluids, regen. tissue
Term
long yan rou
Definition
nourish blood and calm mind, tonify ht and sp
Term
lou lu
Definition
clear toxic heat, reduce clumps and expel pus, promote lactation
Term
lu dou
Definition
clear summer heat, clear toxic heat, antidote for fu zi and ba dou
Term
lu gan shi
Definition
brighten eyes, remove superficial visual obstruct., dry damp, generate flesh
Term
lu gen
Definition
clear heat, generate fluid, clear st. heat, clear lung heat, clear heat, promote urine, vent rash
Term
lu hui
Definition
purge accum, cool liv, kill parasites
Term
lu lu tong
Definition
invig blood, activate qi and releive pain, unblock channels and relax tendons, promote urine
Term
lu rong
Definition
tonify kid/liv, fortify yang, tonify du merid, nourish essen and blood, strengthen bones and tendons, tonify and warm chong, ren and dai meridian, regen tissue
Term
luo han guo
Definition
moist and cool lung, generate fluid, stop thirst, moist l.i.
Term
luo shi teng
Definition
dispel wind damp, open collaterals, cool blood, reduce swell.
Term
ma bo
Definition
clear heat constrained in lung, stop bleed
Term
ma chi xian
Definition
clear toxic heat, cool blood to stop bleed
Term
ma dou ling
Definition
clear lung, transf. phlgm, stop cough and wheeze, clear heat from l.i., reduce swell, treat hypertension
Term
ma huang
Definition
strong promote sweat to release exterior, disseminate lung qi to calm wheeze, promote urine to relieve edema, disperse cold
Term
ma huang gen
Definition
astringe exter. to stop sweat
Term
mai men dong
Definition
moist lung, stop cough, nourish st. yin, generate fluid, clear heart, relieve irritable, moist intest.
Term
mai ya
Definition
reduce food retent, strengthen st, soothe live qi, soften hardness, inhibit lactation (dry fried)
Term
man jing zi
Definition
disperse wind heat and releive pain, clear wind heat from liv channel, clear eyes, dispel wind and relieve pain (headache, bi synd)
Term
mang xiao
Definition
soften hardness, purge accum, clear heat, reduce swell (topically)
Term
mao dong qing
Definition
invig blood and unblock vessels, clear toxic heat, cool lung and stop cough, release exterior and dispel wind heat
Term
mei gui hua
Definition
gently reg qi and blood, harmonize liv and st, reg menses
Term
meng chong
Definition
strongly break up blood stasis(quick acting, but short lived)
Term
meng shi
Definition
drive out phlgm retained in st and intest down and out of body, calm liv, suppress fright
Term
mi meng hua
Definition
clear liv fire, benefit eyes, remove superficial visual obstruc.
Term
ming fan
Definition
dispel toxin and kill parasites (topically and internally) dry damp, and relieve pruitus(topically), stop bleed and diarrhea (intern), clear heat and reduce phlgm
Term
mo yao
Definition
invig blood, reduce stag. and relieve pain, promote healing, generate flesh
Term
mu dan pi
Definition
clear blood heat, clear def heat, clear liv fire, invig blood
Term
mu gua
Definition
relax sinews, unblock channels, transf damp, harmonize st, reduce food retent.
Term
mu hu die
Definition
moisten lung, clear voice, gently free flow of liv qi, promote healing of sores
Term
mu li
Definition
calm liv, anchor float yang, settle heart, and calm spirit, prevent leak of fluids, soften hardness and dissipate nod., absorb acidity and alleviate pain
Term
mu tong
Definition
promote urine, drain damp heat, and relieve strangury,
clear ht heat via s.i., open channels and relax joints, facilitate lactation, unblock blood stasis
Term
mu xiang
Definition
promote flow of qi, harmonize mid. jiao, reg., intest. qi and releive pain, strengthen sp, elim food stag.,
invig liv/gb, protect sp/st from overly greasy herbs or food
Term
mu zei
Definition
dispel wind heat, clear eyes and remove visual obstruct, clear heat and stop bleed
Term
nan gua zi
Definition
expel parasites and alleviate pain
Term
niu bang zi
Definition
dispel wind heat, ease throat, resolve toxicity, vent rashes, moist. intest.
Term
niu huang
Definition
clear ht to awaken spirit, vaporize phlm to open orifice, exting liv wind and stop convulsions, clear toxic heat
Term
nu zhen zi
Definition
nourish liv/kid yin, clear def-heat, improve vision
Term
pang da hai
Definition
clear and disseminate lung qi and ease throat, clear l.i., unblock bowels, encourage rash expression
Term
pao jiang
Definition
warm middle jiao and stop diarrhea, stop bleeding by warming yang
Term
pei lan
Definition
aromatically transf damp, awaken sp, reg. mid jiao, disperse sum heat damp outward, release exterior
Term
pi pa ye
Definition
descend lung qi, clear lung heat, transform phlgm, cool and harmonize st and descend st qi
Term
pu gong ying
Definition
clear toxic heat, clear damp heat, promote urine, promote lactation
Term
pu huang
Definition
astringe to stop bleed, invig blood and reduce stag., promote urine
Term
qian cao gen
Definition
cool blood to stop bleed, invig blood and reduce stasis
Term
qian hu
Definition
descend lung qi and expel phlgm, release wind from exterior
Term
qian nian jian
Definition
dispel wind damp, strengthen sinews and bones, fortify elderly
Term
qian niu zi
Definition
drain water, promote urine, expel phlegm, purge accum., kill parasites
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qian niu zi
Definition
drain water, promote urine, expel phlegm, purge accum., kill parasites
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qian shi
Definition
stengthen sp, elim damp, stab kid and retain essen.
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qiang huo
Definition
release exter., dispel cold, expel wind damp cold, guide qi to taiyang and du channels
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qin jiao
Definition
dispel wind damp, relax tendons and relieve pain, clear def. heat, resolve damp, reduce jaundice, moisten intest. unblock bowels
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qin pi
Definition
clear damp heat, cool liv, benefit eyes
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qing dai
Definition
clear toxic heat, cool blood, clear liv fire, dispel sum heat
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qing hao
Definition
clear all types of yin level heat, clear sum heat, check malarial disorders
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qing pi
Definition
soothe liv qi, break up stag. qi, dissipate clumps, reduce stag
Term
qing pi
Definition
soothe liv qi, break up stag. qi, dissipate clumps, reduce stag
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qing xiang zi
Definition
clear liv fire, benefit eyes, lower blood pressure
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qu mai
Definition
promote urine, clear damp heat, releive strangury, break up blood stasis, open bowels
Term
quan xie
Definition
exting wind, stop tremors and convuls., clear toxic heat and dissolve nod., open collaterals, releive pain
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ren dong teng
Definition
clear toxic heat, unblock collaterals, dispel wind damp heat, soothe sinews, unblock channels
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ren shen
Definition
powerfuly tonify yuan source qi and rescue from collapse, tonify sp and lung, augment qi, generate fluids, stop thirst, calm mind and strengthen intellect, misc. adjunctive effect.
Term
rou cong rong
Definition
tonify kid yang, enrich essen and blood, warm and brace uterus, moist intest.
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rou dou kou
Definition
bind intest, stop diarrhea, warm mid jiao, move qi, alleviate pain
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rou gui
Definition
warm kid, sp and ht, fortify yang, dispel deep cold, warm and open blood vessels, releive pain, lead fire back to its source, promote qi and blood production
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ru xiang
Definition
invig blood, activate qi, relieve pain, open channels and relax tendons, promote healing, generate flesh
Term
san leng
Definition
break up blood stasis, activate qi and relieve pain, break up accum., disperse food retention
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san qi
Definition
transform blood stasis, stop bleed, invig. blood, reduce swell, relieve pain
Term
sang bai pi
Definition
descend lung qi, stop cough and wheeze, clear lung heat, transf phlgm, promote urine, reduce edema
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sang ji sheng
Definition
expel wind damp, tonify liv and kid yin, calm fetus, nourish blood and benefit skin
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sang piao xiao
Definition
tonify kid yang, secure essen, contain urine
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sang shen
Definition
gently tonify and cool blood, enrich yin, moist intest
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sang ye
Definition
disperse wind heat, cool lung, moist dry, cool liv, clear eyes, cool blood, stop bleed
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sang zhi
Definition
dispel wind damp, unblock collaterals, alleviate pain, promote urine
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sha ren
Definition
transform damp, activate qi, harmonize sp, stop vomit, warm middle jiao, stop diarrhea, calm fetus
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sha shen
Definition
moist lung, stop cough, nourish st. yin, generate fluids
Term
sha yuan zi
Definition
fortify yang, secure essen, tonify liv and kid, improve vision
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shan dou gen
Definition
clear toxic heat, reduce swell, benefit throat, cool lung and descend lung qi
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shan yao
Definition
tonify sp and augment qi, tonify lung qi and yin, secure kid essen, stop discharge, nourish yin and releive thirst
Term
shan zha
Definition
reduce food retention and transform accumulation, transform blood stag, and dissip. masses, stop diarrhea
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shan zhu yu
Definition
tonify liv and kid, stop sweat, help rescue yang, stabilize menses, stop bleed (mild effect)
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shang lu
Definition
drive out water from lower orifices
Term
she chuang zi
Definition
dry damp, kill parasites, releive itch, warm kid, fortify yang, dispel cold, dispel wind, dry damp (external use)
Term
she gan
Definition
clear toxic heat, benefit throat, cool lung transform phlegm
Term
she xiang
Definition
intensly open orifice, revive spirit, unblock closed disorder, invig blood, break up masses, and reduce swelling, alleviate pain, promote delivery and uterine expulsion
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shen jin cao
Definition
dispel wind damp, relax sinews, invigorate collaterals
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shen qu
Definition
reduce food stag, transf accum, warm and harmonize st, assist in mineral absorpt.
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sheng di huang
Definition
clear blood heat, nourish yin, generate fluids, clear ht fire
Term
sheng jiang
Definition
release exter., disperse cold, warm mid jiao, alleviate vomit, warm lung, stop cough, resolve toxic
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sheng ma
Definition
release exterior, vent rash, clear heat and elim toxins, raise yang qi
Term
sheng tie luo
Definition
calm liver, sedate spirit
Term
shi chang pu
Definition
open ht orifice, vaporize phlgm, quiet spirit, transf turbid damp and harmonize middle jiao, dispel wind cold damp
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shi di
Definition
stop hiccup by directing rebel st. qi down
Term
shi gao
Definition
strongly clear heat and drain fire, clear lung heat, clear heat and promote healing, clear st fire
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shi hu
Definition
nourish st, generate fluids, nourish kid yin, clear heat, improve vision, strengthen low back and knees
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shi jue ming
Definition
calm liv, anchor yang, cool liv, improve vision
Term
shi jun zi
Definition
kill parasites, strengthen sp, dissolve accum
Term
shi wei
Definition
promote urine, clear damp heat, releive strangury, clear lung, expel phlgm, stop cough, clear heat, stop bleed
Term
shu di huang
Definition
tonify blood, nourish yin, generate essen, augment marrow
Term
shui zhi
Definition
break up blood stasis(slow but persist), unblock deep stasis in low jiao, reduce fixed abdom. masses
Term
si gua luo
Definition
resolve toxic, reduce swell, unblock channels, dispel wind, expel phlgm, stop cough, dispel sum heat, promote urine
Term
su he xiang
Definition
open orifices, penetrate thru turbid, open constraint, relieve pain
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su mu
Definition
invigorate blood, expel stagnation, stop pain
Term
suan zao ren
Definition
nourish heart yin, augment liv blood, quiet spirit, prevent abnormal sweating
Term
suo yang
Definition
warm kid yang, nourish liv blood, and kid essen, strengthen sinews to treat atrophy, moist intest
Term
tai zi shen
Definition
mildly tonify sp and augment qi, generate fluid and relieve thirst
Term
tan xiang
Definition
activate qi, expand chest and relieve pain, warm st, awaken sp and harmonize middle jiao
Term
tao ren
Definition
invig blood, expel stasis, resolve abscesses, moist intest.
Term
tian hua fen
Definition
clear heat, generate fluid, cool and moist lung, transf. phlgm, resolve toxic, expel pus
Term
tian ma
Definition
exting liv wind, control spasm, pacify liv, anchor yang, dispel wind phlgm and wind damp
Term
tian men dong
Definition
cool and moist lung, stop cough, nourish kid, generate fluid, moist intest.
Term
tian nan xing
Definition
dry damp, expel phlgm, disperse wind phlgm in channels and collaterals, stop spasms, reduce swelling, relieve pain
Term
tian zhu huang
Definition
clear and transform phlgm heat, clear ht, settle tremors and convulsions
Term
ting li zi
Definition
drain lung, reduce phlgm, calm wheeze, promote urine, reduce edema
Term
tong cao
Definition
promote urine, leach out damp, promote lactation
Term
tu bie chong
Definition
break up blood stasis, knit sinews and join bones
Term
tu fu ling
Definition
dispel toxin, drain damp, soften joints, clear damp heat from skin
Term
tu jing pi
Definition
kill parasites, dispel damp, stop itch
Term
tu niu xi
Definition
clear toxic heat, reduce swell and benefit throat, invig blood, dispel wind damp and drain water damp
Term
tu su zi
Definition
tonify kid yang, augment yin, secure essen, tonify liv and kid, improve vision, benefit sp and kid, calm fetus
Term
wa leng zi
Definition
disperse blood stasis and dissolve phlgm, absorb acid and alleviate epigastric pain
Term
wang bu liu xing
Definition
powerfully invig blood, disperse clumping and stasis, promote lactation, reduce swell
Term
wei ling xian
Definition
dispel wind, unblock channels, alleviate pain, reduce phlgm and pathogenic water, soften and transform hardness
Term
wang bu liu xing
Definition
powerfully invig blood, disperse clumping and stasis, promote lactation, reduce swell
Term
wei ling xian
Definition
dispel wind, unblock channels, alleviate pain, reduce phlgm and pathogenic water, soften and transform hardness
Term
wei ling xian
Definition
dispel wind, unblock channels, alleviate pain, reduce phlgm and pathogenic water, soften and transform hardness
Term
wu bei zi
Definition
astringe lung to stop cough, bind intest. to stop diarrhea, raise prolapse, preserve and restrain leakage, absorb moisture, reduce swell, resolve fire toxic
Term
wu gong
Definition
exting wind, stop spasm and convulsions, dispel toxin, resolve nodules, open collaterals, relieve pain
Term
wu jia pi
Definition
dispel wind damp, relieve pain, tonify liv/kid, strengthen sinews and bones, transform damp, reduce swelling
Term
wu ling zhi
Definition
invigorate blood, stop intense pain, stop bleeding d/t stasis, neutralize venom
Term
wu mei
Definition
astringe lung to stop cough, bind intest to stop diarrhea, generate fluids and relieve thirst, expel roundworms and relieve pain, stop bleed
Term
wu wei zi
Definition
contain leakage of lung qi, stop cough, tonify kid, bind up essen, astringe fluids, inhibit sweat, generate fluids, pacify ht and calm mind
Term
wu yao
Definition
activate qi, alleviate pain, warm kid, contain urine
Term
wu zhu yu
Definition
warm middle jiao, dispel cold and relieve pain, descend rebel qi, soothe liv qi, warm liv channel, dry damp and stop diarrhea, treat mouth and tongue sores
Term
xi jiao
Definition
endangered-cool blood, stop bleed, calm shen in febrile disorders, clear heat, resolve toxic
Term
xi xian cao
Definition
dispel wind damp, strengthen sinews, pacify liver calm spirit, clear damp heat, stop itch
Term
xi xin
Definition
release exterior, dispel wind cold, stop pain, warm lung, transform phlgm , open nasal orifice
Term
xi yang shen
Definition
tonify qi, generate fluids, nourish yin, nurture lung yin and clear fire from lung
Term
xia ku cao
Definition
clear liv fire, brighten eyes, clear phlgm heat, dissip. nodules, lower blood pressure
Term
xian he cao
Definition
astringe to stop bleed, alleviate diarrhea and dysenteric disorders
Term
xian mao
Definition
harshly warm mingmen fire and kid yang, expel cold damp
Term
xiang fu
Definition
activate qi, soothe liv qi and relieve pain, move qi within blood to reg. menses
Term
xiang ru
Definition
release exter., induce sweat, harmonize mid. jiao, transform damp, promote urine, reduce edema
Term
xiao hui xiang
Definition
soothe liv qi, warm liv channel, warm mid. jiao, harmonize st and relieve pain
Term
xiao ji
Definition
cool blood to stop bleed, resolve toxic, reduce abscesses, promote urine
Term
xie bai
Definition
circulate yang qi, disperse turbid phlegm, activate qi and releive pain
Term
xin yi hua
Definition
dispel wind cold, open nasal passages
Term
xing ren
Definition
stop cough, calm wheeze, moisten lung, moist intest. to open bowels
Term
xiong dan
Definition
clear toxic het, exting liv wind, relieve spasm, clear liv heat and benefit eyes
Term
xu chang qing
Definition
dispel wind, invigorate blood, resolve toxic, stop itch
Term
xu duan
Definition
tonify liv/kid, strengthen sinews/bones, stop uterine bleed, calm fetus, invig blood, reduce swell, regenerate tissue
Term
xuan fu hua
Definition
expel phlegm, reg qi and stop cough, descend qi, stop vomit, elim path. water
Term
xuan shen
Definition
clear blood heat, nourish yin, generate fluids, resolve toxin, dissipate nodules
Term
xue jie
Definition
invig blood, disperse stasis, stop pain (orally), generate flesh, heal sores and wounds, stop bleed (topically)
Term
xue yu tan
Definition
astringe to stop bleed and reduce blood stasis, promote urine
Term
ya dan zi
Definition
clear toxic heat, treat malaria, treat warts and corns (topically)
Term
yan hu suo
Definition
invig blood, strongly stop pain
Term
yang qi shi
Definition
warm kid and fortify yang, warm womb and stop bleed
Term
ye jiao teng
Definition
nourish ht blood, calm spirit, open channels and dispel wind, releive itch (external wash)
Term
ye ju hua
Definition
clear toxic heat, dispel wind heat, clear eyes, treat hypertension
Term
yi mu cao
Definition
invig blood, reg menses, promote urine to reduce water accum, resolve toxic
Term
yi tang
Definition
tonify middle jiao qi, releive pain, moisten lung, stop cough
Term
yi yi ren
Definition
promote urination, leach out damp, strengthen sp, clear heat, expel pus, dispel wind damp, elimnate painful obstruction
Term
yi zhi ren
Definition
warm kid yang, retain essen, secure urine warm sp yang, stop diarrhea, hold in saliva
Term
yin chai hu
Definition
clear def heat, reduce childhood nutritional impairment, cool blood, stop bleed
Term
yin chen
Definition
clear damp heat, treat jaundice, harmonize shaoyang
Term
yin yang huo
Definition
tonify mingmen fire and kid yang, disperse wind cold damp
Term
ying su ke
Definition
contain lung, bind up l.i., releive pain
Term
yu jin
Definition
invig blood, relieve pain, activate qi, relieve lv qi stag, clear ht heat, open orifice, benefit gb and treat jaundice
Term
yu li ren
Definition
moist l.i., unblock bowels, promote urine
Term
yu mi xu
Definition
promote urine, stop pain, clear damp heat from liv/gb
Term
yu xing cao
Definition
clear toxic heat, resolve abscesses and pus, clear damp heat and promote urine
Term
yu zhu
Definition
moisten and cool lung and st, nourish yin and generate fluids, exting wind and soften sinews
Term
yuan hua
Definition
harsh cathartic
Term
yuan zhi
Definition
pacify ht, calm spirit, expel phlegm, clear orifice, stop cough, reduce abscesses, and dissipate swelling(topically)
Term
yue ji hua
Definition
invig blood, promote qi movement, reduce swell, and resolve toxic
Term
ze lan
Definition
gently invig blood w/out injuring normal qi, resolve swell, promote urine
Term
ze xie
Definition
promote urine, leach out damp, clear ministerial fire of kid
Term
zhang nao
Definition
expel wind and damp, kill parasites, open orifice and expel turbidity (internally), invig blood and alleviate pain
Term
zhe bei mu
Definition
clear lung heat, transf. phlgm, clear heat, disip. nodules
Term
zhen zhu
Definition
sedate ht, settle tremors and palpit., clear liv, nourish yin, eliminate superficial visual obstruction, promote healing, generate flesh(topically)
Term
zhen zhu mu
Definition
calm liv, anchor yang, calm mind, cool liv, clear eyes, dry damp, and stop bleed (topically)
Term
zhi ke
Definition
promote flow of qi, help lift prolapse
Term
zhi mu
Definition
clear heat, drain fire, nourish yin, clear def fire, generate fluid, quench thirst, neutralize warm or dry herbs
Term
zhi shi
Definition
break up stag. qi, reduce accum, direct qi down, unblock bowels, transform phlegm, expel focal distention
Term
zhi si
Definition
drain fire, relieve irritable, clear damp heat, cool blood, stop bleed, reduce swell, move blood stasis (topical)
Term
zhu li
Definition
transf phlgm heat, stop cough, clear and transf phlgm, open orifice
Term
zhu ling
Definition
promote urine, leach out damp, treat jaundice
Term
zhu ru
Definition
clear and transform phlgm heat, clear heat and stop vomit, release constraint, calm spirit
Term
zhu sha
Definition
sedate heart, calm spirit, expel phlgm, clear toxic heat and prevent putrification (topically)
Term
zi cao
Definition
clear blood heat, move blood, elim toxic heat from skin, moisten intestines
Term
zi he che
Definition
tonify liv/kid, augment essen, augment qi, nourish blood, tonify lung qi, augment kid essen.
Term
zi hua di ding
Definition
clear toxic heat, cool liver, clear eyes
Term
zi ran tong
Definition
disperse stasis, stop pain, heal injured sinews and bones
Term
zi shi ying
Definition
sedate heart, settle tremors, nourish liv blood, warm lung and direct qi down, warm womb, warm chong and ren meridians
Term
zi su geng
Definition
expand chest, promote qi flow, harmonize middle jiao, calm fetus
Term
zi su ye
Definition
release exterior, disperse cold, reg qi and expand chest, harmonize mid jiao, calm fetus, treat seafood poison
Term
zi su zi
Definition
descend lung qi to stop cough and wheeze, transform phlgm, moist intest.
Term
zi wan
Definition
descend lung qi to relieve cough and wheeze, moisten lung, expel phlegm
Term
zong lu pi
Definition
restrain and inhibit bleeding
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