✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent Medicines.
Herbs Clearing Heat and Counteracting Toxins.
Introduction: Herbs Clearing Heat and Counteracting Toxins: an agent or substance herbs that counteracts heat toxins or fire toxins, mainly indicated in the treatment of boils, sores, abscess, erysipelas, epidemic infectious diseases, mumps, dysentery, insect or snake bite, and burns.
Heat-clearing herbs mostly are cold and cool in property, a few are neutral and cool in nature, mostly are bitter in flavor, some are sweet, pungent or salty, has functions clearing heat, purging fire, cooling blood, detoxifying heat-pathogen, relieving asthenic heat, drying dampness, removing dampness, nourishing Yin, relieving exterior, etc., and these herbs are mainly used for various syndromes of interior-heat. Clearing-heat herbs are classified into several kinds: ①.heat-clearing and fire-purging herbs, ②.heat-clearing and dampness-drying herbs, ③.heat-clearing and counteracting-toxins herbs, ④.heat-clearing and blood-cooling herbs, and ⑤.asthenic heat-clearing herbs, etc.
Heat-clearing and counteracting-toxins herbs mostly are cold or slightly cold in property, bitter or sweet in flavor, have functions purging heat and counteracting toxins, and these herbs are mainly used for various syndromes from pyretic toxicity (toxic heat), such as sore and carbuncle, erysipelas (st.anthony's fire), macular eruption. These herbs are cold in property and bitter in flavor, should not be taken for long period, or will hurt the Qi of spleen and stomach. Representative herbs of this kind are Flos Lonicerae (Jīn Yín Huā), Fructus Forsythiae (Lián Qiáo), and other herbs including Herba Taraxaci (Pú Gōnɡ Yīnɡ), Herba Lobeliae (Bàn Biān Lián), Herba Houttuyniae (Yú Xīnɡ Cǎo), Rhizoma Belamcandae (Shè Gān), Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis (Shān Dòu Gēn), Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia (Mǎ Bó), Herba Violae (Zǐ Huā Dì Dīnɡ), Folium Isatidis (Dà Qīnɡ Yè), Indigo Naturalis (Qīnɡ Dài), Herba Andrographitis (Chuān Xīn Lián), Herba Portulacae (Mǎ Chǐ Xiàn), Herba Potentillae Discoloris (Fān Bái Cǎo), Rhizoma Bistortae (Quán Shēn), Radix Pulsatillae (Bái Tóu Wēnɡ), Fructus Bruceae (Yā Dǎn Zi), etc.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [33] kinds of common TCM herbs, [56] kinds of related plant species, [3] fungus species, are recorded in this category. These Herbs Clearing Heat and Counteracting Toxins are briefly introduced separately:
Flos Lonicerae (Honeysuckle Flower)
Brief Introduction:Flos Lonicerae is the dried flower bud of Lonicera japonica Thunb., Lonicera hypoglauca Miq., Lonicera confusa (Sweet) DC., or Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S. C. Cheng. It is used to clear heat, resolve toxins, and disperse wind-heat. It is indicated for: (1) boils, sores, and abscesses; (2) wind-heat exterior syndromes and early-stage warm diseases; and (3) toxic-heat dysentery. It is commonly known as Flos Lonicerae, Honeysuckle Flower, or Jīn Yín Huā.
Caulis Lonicerae (Honeysuckle Stem)
Brief Introduction:Caulis Lonicerae is the dried stem and branches of Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Caprifoliaceae). Its pharmacological actions resemble those of Flos Lonicerae (honeysuckle flower), but it is more frequently used to clear heat from the meridians and collaterals—particularly in the treatment of acute rheumatic arthritis.
Fructus Forsythiae (Weeping Forsythia Fruit)
Brief Introduction:Fructus Forsythiae is the dried fruit of weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl.), commonly used together with honeysuckle flower (1) to clear heat, resolve toxins, and dissipate nodules in cases of boils, sores, and abscesses; and (2) to dispel wind-heat in wind-heat syndromes and early-stage warm diseases. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Forsythiae, Weeping Forsythia Fruit, or Lián Qiáo.
Radix Isatidis (Isatis Root)
Brief Introduction:Radix Isatidis is the dried root of Isatis indigotica Fort., used to clear heat, resolve toxins, and cool the blood in treating warm diseases with fever, headache, and sore throat; eruptive epidemic diseases; mumps; boils, sores, and erysipelas. The herb is commonly known as Radix Isatidis, Isatis Root, or Bǎn Lán Gēn.
Folium Isatidis (Dyers Woad Leaf)
Brief Introduction:Folium Isatidis is the dried leaf of Isatis indigotica Fort. It is used to clear heat, resolve toxins, and cool the blood—indicated for warm diseases at the nutrient and blood stages accompanied by eruption, mumps, painful and swollen throat, and erysipelas. It is commonly known as Folium Isatidis, Dyers Woad Leaf, or Dà Qīnɡ Yè.
Folium Polygoni Tinctorii (Indigoplant Leaf)
Brief Introduction:Folium Polygoni Tinctorii is the dried leaf of Polygonum tinctorium Ait. It is used as a dyer’s woad leaf with relatively stronger effects. It is commonly known as Folium Polygoni Tinctorii, Indigoplant Leaf, or Liǎo Dà Qīnɡ Yè.
Indigo Naturalis (Natural Indigo)
Brief Introduction:Indigo Naturalis is a deep blue powder prepared from the fermented and processed leaves of Baphicacanthus cusia (Nees) Bremek. (Acanthaceae), Polygonum tinctorium Ait. (Polygonaceae), Indigofera tinctoria L. (Fabaceae), or Isatis indigotica Fort. (Brassicaceae). It is primarily used to treat eruptive febrile diseases and high fever in children, and externally for oral ulcers, mumps, and cutaneous infections. It is commonly known as Indigo Naturalis, Natural Indigo, or Qīnɡ Dài.
Herba Taraxaci (Dandelion)
Brief Introduction:Herba Taraxaci is the dried whole plant of Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz., Taraxacum sinicum Kitag., or several other Taraxacum species, used for boils, sores, and other pyogenic infections. It is commonly known as Herba Taraxaci, Dandelion, or Pú Gōnɡ Yīnɡ.
Brief Introduction:Flos Chrysanthemi Indici is the dried capitulum (flower head) of Chrysanthemum indicum L., used to clear heat and resolve toxins for treating boils, sores, carbuncles, erysipelas, and acute conjunctivitis; it is also applied externally for eczema and pruritus. It is commonly known as Flos Chrysanthemi Indici, Wild Chrysanthemum Flower, or Yě Jú Huā.
Herba Violae (Violet Herb)
Brief Introduction:Herba Violae—the dried aerial parts of Viola yedoensis Makino—is used to clear heat and counteract toxins for the treatment of acute pyogenic infections such as boils, sores, and abscesses, as well as venomous snakebites. It is commonly known as Herba Violae, Violet Herb, or Zǐ Huā Dì Dīng.
Herba Houttuyniae (Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb)
Brief Introduction:Herba Houttuyniae—the dried aerial parts of Houttuynia cordata Thunb.—is used to clear heat, counteract toxins, expel pus, and promote diuresis. It is indicated for lung abscess with purulent sputum, cough due to lung-heat, boils and sores, damp-heat stranguria, and acute dysentery. Common names include Yú Xīng Cǎo, Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb, and Houttuynia Herb.
Rhizoma Paridis (Paris Rhizome)
Brief Introduction:Rhizoma Paridis is the dried rhizome of Paris polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz., used for treating acute suppurative inflammations and as an anticonvulsant in infantile convulsions. It is commonly known as Rhizoma Paridis, Paris Rhizome, or Zhong Lou.
Herba Patriniae (Patrinia)
Brief Introduction:Herba Patriniae is the dried whole plant of Patrinia scabiosaefolia Fisch. ex Trev. or Patrinia villosa Juss., used for clearing heat, detoxifying, draining abscesses, invigorating blood circulation to remove stasis, and relieving pain—indicated for lung abscess, acute appendicitis, boils, sores, ulcers, and postpartum abdominal pain. It is commonly known as Herba Patriniae, Patrinia, or Bai Jiang Cao.
Herba Commelinae (Common Dayflower Herb)
Brief Introduction:Herba Commelinae is the dried aerial part of Commelina communis L. It is used (1) to clear heat and counteract toxins—indicated for febrile diseases, boils, sores, and painful pharyngeal swelling—and (2) to promote diuresis in edema and heat-induced stranguria. The herb is commonly known as Herba Commelinae, Common Dayflower Herb, or Yā Zhí Cǎo.
Herba Andrographitis (Common Andrographis Herb)
Brief Introduction:Herba Andrographis is the dried aerial part of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees., used to clear heat, resolve toxins, dry dampness, and reduce swelling. It treats wind-heat exterior syndromes, early-stage warm diseases, lung-heat cough and dyspnea, lung abscess, damp-heat dysentery, and painful pharyngeal swelling. It is commonly known as Herba Andrographis, Common Andrographis Herb, or Chuān Xīn Lián.
Herba Oldenlandiae (Oldenlandia)
Brief Introduction:Herba Oldenlandiae is the dried whole plant of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. (syn. Oldenlandia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb.), used to clear heat, resolve toxins, drain dampness, and promote urination. It treats boils, carbuncles, abscesses, venomous snake bites, and heat-induced strangury. Common names include Herba Oldenlandiae, Oldenlandia, and Bái Huā Shé Shé Cǎo.
Radix Rhapontici (Uniflower Swisscentaury Root)
Brief Introduction:Radix Rhapontici is the dried root of Rhaponticum uniflorum (L.) DC., used (1) to clear heat and counteract toxins in mastitis and (2) to promote lactation in cases of galactostasis. It is commonly known as Radix Rhapontici, Uniflower Swisscentaury Root, Root of Broadleaf Globethistle, or Lou Lu.
Herba Solani Nigri (Black Nightshade Herb).
Brief Introduction:Herba Solani Nigri is the dried aerial part of Solanum nigrum L., used for the treatment of gastric and esophageal cancers. It is commonly known as Herba Solani Nigri, Black Nightshade Herb, or Long Kui.
Brief Introduction:Herba Scutellariae Barbatae is the dried whole plant of Scutellaria barbata D. Don, used for the treatment of boils and sores, cirrhosis with ascites, and snake or insect bites. It is commonly known as Barbated Skullcap Herb, Barbed Skullcap Herb, or Ban Zhi Lian.
Herba Lobeliae Chinensis (Chinese Lobelia Herb).
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Lobeliae Chinensis is the dried entire plant of Lobelia chinensis Lour (family Campanulaceae), used to clear heat, counteract toxins and induce diuresis for treating anasarca, ascites, boils and snake-and insect-bite. The herb is commonly known as Herba Lobeliae Chinensis, Chinese Lobelia Herb, Bàn Biān Lián.
Brief Introduction:Radix Achyranthis Asperae is the dried root of Achyranthes aspera L. and other related species, used clinically for sore throat and diphtheria. It is commonly known as Radix Achyranthis Asperae, Native Achyranthes Root, or Tǔ Niú Xī.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis is the dried root and rhizome of Sophora tonkinensis Gapnep., Menispermum dauricum DC (family Leguminosae), used for the treatment of sore throat and gingivitis. The herb is commonly known as Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis, vietnamese Sophora Root, Shān Dòu Gēn.
Rhizoma Menispermi (Asiatic Moonseed Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Menispermi is the dried rhizome of Menispermum dauricum DC.(family Menispermaceae), used similarly as Vietnamese sophora root. The herb is commonly known as Běi Dòu Gēn.
Rhizoma Belamcandae (Blackberrylily Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Belamcandae is the dried rhizome of Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC (family Iridaceae), used in the relief of painful swelling of the throat, cough, and dyspnea with profuse expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Belamcandae, Blackberrylily Rhizome, Shè Gān.
Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia (Puff-ball).
Brief Introduction: The herb Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia is the dried sporophore of Lasiosphaera fenzlii Reichb., Calvatia gigantea (Batsch ex Pers.) Lloyd., or Calvatia lilacina (Mont.et Berk.) Lloyd (family Lycoperdaceae), used to clear heat, counteract toxins, soothe the throat and stanch bleeding for treating painful swelling of the throat and hoarseness of voice in cases of wind-heat afflictions or fire in the lung, and also for epistaxis, hematemesis and traumatic bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia, Puff-ball, Mǎ Bó.
Fructus Canarii (Chinese White Olive).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Canarii is the dried ripe fruit of Canarium album Raeusch (family Burseraceae), used for relieving sore throat and hoarseness in phonation. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Canarli, Chinese White Olive, Qīnɡ Guǒ.
Calyx seu Fructus Physalis (Franchet Groundcherry Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The herb Calyx seu Fructus Physalis is the dried persistent calyx or with the fruit of winter cherry, Physalis alkekengi L.var.francheti (Mast.) Makino (family Solanaceae), used chiefly for treating sore throat. The herb is commonly known as Calyx seu Fructus Physalis, Franchet Groundcherry Fruit, Jǐn Dēnɡ Lóng.
Herba Humuli Scandentis (Climbing Hop Herb).
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Humuli Scandentis is the dried aerial part of Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr (family Moraceae), used for the treatment of enteritis, dysentery, acute urinary infection, and also as a tranquilizer in cases of insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Herba Humuli Scandentis, Climbing Hop Herb, Lǜ Cǎo.
Herba Portulacae (Purslane Herb).
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Portulacae is the dried aerial part of Portulaca oleracea L (family Portulacaceae), used for treating dysentery with bloody stools, and externally for boils and sores, eczema, erysipelas, and snake- and insect-bite. The herb is commonly known as Herba Portulacae, Purslane Herb, Mǎ Chǐ Xiàn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Potentillae Discoloris is the dried entire plant of Potentilla discolor Bunge (family Rosaceae), used for treating enteritis, dysentery, pharyngitis, and gastro-intestinal bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Herba Potentillae Discoloris, Diverse-color Cinquefoil, Fān Bái Cǎo.
Rhizoma Bistortae (Bistort Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Bistortae is the dried rhizome of Polygonum bistorta L (family Polygonaceae), used (1).to clear heat and counteract toxins for treating dysentery, boils and sores, (2).to stop bleeding for hematemesis, epistaxis, hemorrhoidal bleeding, and (3).externally for treating snake-bite. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Bistortae, Bistort Rhizome, Quán Shēn.
Radix Pulsatillae (Chinese Pulsatilla Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Pulsatillae is the dried root of Pulsatilla chinensis (Bunge) Regel., Pulsatilla turczaninovii Kryl.et Serg., Pulsatilla ambigua Turcz.ex Pritz., Pulsatilla dahurica(Fisch.ex DC.)Spreng., Pulsatilla cernua (Thunb.) Bercht.et Opiz., or Pulsatilla campanella Fisch.ex Regel (family Ranunculaceae), used for treating bacterial and amebic dysentery, and externally for trichomona vaginitis. The herb is commonly known as Radix Pulsatillae, Chinese Pulsatilla Root, Bái Tóu Wēnɡ.
Fructus Bruceae (Java Brucea Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Bruceae is the dried ripe fruit of Brucea javanica (L.)Merr (family Simurubaceae), used for treating amebic dysentery and malaria, also used externally for warts, clavus, and trichomonas vaginitis. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Bruceae, Java Brucea Fruit, Yā Dǎn Zi.
✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent Medicines.
Introduction: Herbs Clearing Heat and Counteracting Toxins: an agent or substance herbs that counteracts heat toxins or fire toxins, mainly indicated in the treatment of boils, sores, abscess, erysipelas, epidemic infectious diseases, mumps, dysentery, insect or snake bite, and burns.
Brief Introduction: Flos Lonicerae is the dried flower bud of Lonicera japonica Thunb., Lonicera hypoglauca Miq., Lonicera confusa (Sweet) DC., or Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S. C. Cheng. It is used to clear heat, resolve toxins, and disperse wind-heat. It is indicated for: (1) boils, sores, and abscesses; (2) wind-heat exterior syndromes and early-stage warm diseases; and (3) toxic-heat dysentery. It is commonly known as Flos Lonicerae, Honeysuckle Flower, or Jīn Yín Huā.
Brief Introduction: Caulis Lonicerae is the dried stem and branches of Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Caprifoliaceae). Its pharmacological actions resemble those of Flos Lonicerae (honeysuckle flower), but it is more frequently used to clear heat from the meridians and collaterals—particularly in the treatment of acute rheumatic arthritis.
Brief Introduction: Fructus Forsythiae is the dried fruit of weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl.), commonly used together with honeysuckle flower (1) to clear heat, resolve toxins, and dissipate nodules in cases of boils, sores, and abscesses; and (2) to dispel wind-heat in wind-heat syndromes and early-stage warm diseases. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Forsythiae, Weeping Forsythia Fruit, or Lián Qiáo.
Brief Introduction: Radix Isatidis is the dried root of Isatis indigotica Fort., used to clear heat, resolve toxins, and cool the blood in treating warm diseases with fever, headache, and sore throat; eruptive epidemic diseases; mumps; boils, sores, and erysipelas. The herb is commonly known as Radix Isatidis, Isatis Root, or Bǎn Lán Gēn.
Brief Introduction: Folium Isatidis is the dried leaf of Isatis indigotica Fort. It is used to clear heat, resolve toxins, and cool the blood—indicated for warm diseases at the nutrient and blood stages accompanied by eruption, mumps, painful and swollen throat, and erysipelas. It is commonly known as Folium Isatidis, Dyers Woad Leaf, or Dà Qīnɡ Yè.
Brief Introduction: Folium Polygoni Tinctorii is the dried leaf of Polygonum tinctorium Ait. It is used as a dyer’s woad leaf with relatively stronger effects. It is commonly known as Folium Polygoni Tinctorii, Indigoplant Leaf, or Liǎo Dà Qīnɡ Yè.
Brief Introduction: Indigo Naturalis is a deep blue powder prepared from the fermented and processed leaves of Baphicacanthus cusia (Nees) Bremek. (Acanthaceae), Polygonum tinctorium Ait. (Polygonaceae), Indigofera tinctoria L. (Fabaceae), or Isatis indigotica Fort. (Brassicaceae). It is primarily used to treat eruptive febrile diseases and high fever in children, and externally for oral ulcers, mumps, and cutaneous infections. It is commonly known as Indigo Naturalis, Natural Indigo, or Qīnɡ Dài. 
Brief Introduction: Herba Taraxaci is the dried whole plant of Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz., Taraxacum sinicum Kitag., or several other Taraxacum species, used for boils, sores, and other pyogenic infections. It is commonly known as Herba Taraxaci, Dandelion, or Pú Gōnɡ Yīnɡ. 
Brief Introduction: Flos Chrysanthemi Indici is the dried capitulum (flower head) of Chrysanthemum indicum L., used to clear heat and resolve toxins for treating boils, sores, carbuncles, erysipelas, and acute conjunctivitis; it is also applied externally for eczema and pruritus. It is commonly known as Flos Chrysanthemi Indici, Wild Chrysanthemum Flower, or Yě Jú Huā.
Brief Introduction: Herba Violae—the dried aerial parts of Viola yedoensis Makino—is used to clear heat and counteract toxins for the treatment of acute pyogenic infections such as boils, sores, and abscesses, as well as venomous snakebites. It is commonly known as Herba Violae, Violet Herb, or Zǐ Huā Dì Dīng.
Brief Introduction: Herba Houttuyniae—the dried aerial parts of Houttuynia cordata Thunb.—is used to clear heat, counteract toxins, expel pus, and promote diuresis. It is indicated for lung abscess with purulent sputum, cough due to lung-heat, boils and sores, damp-heat stranguria, and acute dysentery. Common names include Yú Xīng Cǎo, Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb, and Houttuynia Herb.
Brief Introduction: Rhizoma Paridis is the dried rhizome of Paris polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz., used for treating acute suppurative inflammations and as an anticonvulsant in infantile convulsions. It is commonly known as Rhizoma Paridis, Paris Rhizome, or Zhong Lou.
Brief Introduction: Herba Patriniae is the dried whole plant of Patrinia scabiosaefolia Fisch. ex Trev. or Patrinia villosa Juss., used for clearing heat, detoxifying, draining abscesses, invigorating blood circulation to remove stasis, and relieving pain—indicated for lung abscess, acute appendicitis, boils, sores, ulcers, and postpartum abdominal pain. It is commonly known as Herba Patriniae, Patrinia, or Bai Jiang Cao.
Brief Introduction: Herba Commelinae is the dried aerial part of Commelina communis L. It is used (1) to clear heat and counteract toxins—indicated for febrile diseases, boils, sores, and painful pharyngeal swelling—and (2) to promote diuresis in edema and heat-induced stranguria. The herb is commonly known as Herba Commelinae, Common Dayflower Herb, or Yā Zhí Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: Herba Andrographis is the dried aerial part of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees., used to clear heat, resolve toxins, dry dampness, and reduce swelling. It treats wind-heat exterior syndromes, early-stage warm diseases, lung-heat cough and dyspnea, lung abscess, damp-heat dysentery, and painful pharyngeal swelling. It is commonly known as Herba Andrographis, Common Andrographis Herb, or Chuān Xīn Lián.
Brief Introduction: Herba Oldenlandiae is the dried whole plant of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. (syn. Oldenlandia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb.), used to clear heat, resolve toxins, drain dampness, and promote urination. It treats boils, carbuncles, abscesses, venomous snake bites, and heat-induced strangury. Common names include Herba Oldenlandiae, Oldenlandia, and Bái Huā Shé Shé Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: Radix Rhapontici is the dried root of Rhaponticum uniflorum (L.) DC., used (1) to clear heat and counteract toxins in mastitis and (2) to promote lactation in cases of galactostasis. It is commonly known as Radix Rhapontici, Uniflower Swisscentaury Root, Root of Broadleaf Globethistle, or Lou Lu.
Brief Introduction: Herba Solani Nigri is the dried aerial part of Solanum nigrum L., used for the treatment of gastric and esophageal cancers. It is commonly known as Herba Solani Nigri, Black Nightshade Herb, or Long Kui.
Brief Introduction: Herba Scutellariae Barbatae is the dried whole plant of Scutellaria barbata D. Don, used for the treatment of boils and sores, cirrhosis with ascites, and snake or insect bites. It is commonly known as Barbated Skullcap Herb, Barbed Skullcap Herb, or Ban Zhi Lian.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Lobeliae Chinensis is the dried entire plant of Lobelia chinensis Lour (family Campanulaceae), used to clear heat, counteract toxins and induce diuresis for treating anasarca, ascites, boils and snake-and insect-bite. The herb is commonly known as Herba Lobeliae Chinensis, Chinese Lobelia Herb, Bàn Biān Lián.
Brief Introduction: Radix Achyranthis Asperae is the dried root of Achyranthes aspera L. and other related species, used clinically for sore throat and diphtheria. It is commonly known as Radix Achyranthis Asperae, Native Achyranthes Root, or Tǔ Niú Xī.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis is the dried root and rhizome of Sophora tonkinensis Gapnep., Menispermum dauricum DC (family Leguminosae), used for the treatment of sore throat and gingivitis. The herb is commonly known as Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis, vietnamese Sophora Root, Shān Dòu Gēn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Menispermi is the dried rhizome of Menispermum dauricum DC.(family Menispermaceae), used similarly as Vietnamese sophora root. The herb is commonly known as Běi Dòu Gēn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Belamcandae is the dried rhizome of Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC (family Iridaceae), used in the relief of painful swelling of the throat, cough, and dyspnea with profuse expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Belamcandae, Blackberrylily Rhizome, Shè Gān.
Brief Introduction: The herb Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia is the dried sporophore of Lasiosphaera fenzlii Reichb., Calvatia gigantea (Batsch ex Pers.) Lloyd., or Calvatia lilacina (Mont.et Berk.) Lloyd (family Lycoperdaceae), used to clear heat, counteract toxins, soothe the throat and stanch bleeding for treating painful swelling of the throat and hoarseness of voice in cases of wind-heat afflictions or fire in the lung, and also for epistaxis, hematemesis and traumatic bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia, Puff-ball, Mǎ Bó.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Canarii is the dried ripe fruit of Canarium album Raeusch (family Burseraceae), used for relieving sore throat and hoarseness in phonation. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Canarli, Chinese White Olive, Qīnɡ Guǒ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Calyx seu Fructus Physalis is the dried persistent calyx or with the fruit of winter cherry, Physalis alkekengi L.var.francheti (Mast.) Makino (family Solanaceae), used chiefly for treating sore throat. The herb is commonly known as Calyx seu Fructus Physalis, Franchet Groundcherry Fruit, Jǐn Dēnɡ Lóng.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Humuli Scandentis is the dried aerial part of Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr (family Moraceae), used for the treatment of enteritis, dysentery, acute urinary infection, and also as a tranquilizer in cases of insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Herba Humuli Scandentis, Climbing Hop Herb, Lǜ Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Portulacae is the dried aerial part of Portulaca oleracea L (family Portulacaceae), used for treating dysentery with bloody stools, and externally for boils and sores, eczema, erysipelas, and snake- and insect-bite. The herb is commonly known as Herba Portulacae, Purslane Herb, Mǎ Chǐ Xiàn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Potentillae Discoloris is the dried entire plant of Potentilla discolor Bunge (family Rosaceae), used for treating enteritis, dysentery, pharyngitis, and gastro-intestinal bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Herba Potentillae Discoloris, Diverse-color Cinquefoil, Fān Bái Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Bistortae is the dried rhizome of Polygonum bistorta L (family Polygonaceae), used (1).to clear heat and counteract toxins for treating dysentery, boils and sores, (2).to stop bleeding for hematemesis, epistaxis, hemorrhoidal bleeding, and (3).externally for treating snake-bite. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Bistortae, Bistort Rhizome, Quán Shēn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Pulsatillae is the dried root of Pulsatilla chinensis (Bunge) Regel., Pulsatilla turczaninovii Kryl.et Serg., Pulsatilla ambigua Turcz.ex Pritz., Pulsatilla dahurica(Fisch.ex DC.)Spreng., Pulsatilla cernua (Thunb.) Bercht.et Opiz., or Pulsatilla campanella Fisch.ex Regel (family Ranunculaceae), used for treating bacterial and amebic dysentery, and externally for trichomona vaginitis. The herb is commonly known as Radix Pulsatillae, Chinese Pulsatilla Root, Bái Tóu Wēnɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Bruceae is the dried ripe fruit of Brucea javanica (L.)Merr (family Simurubaceae), used for treating amebic dysentery and malaria, also used externally for warts, clavus, and trichomonas vaginitis. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Bruceae, Java Brucea Fruit, Yā Dǎn Zi.