✵The TCM herbalism is also known as pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or Chinese pharmaceutics, is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is majorly composed of Introduction of Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent medicines.
Classifications of Herbs:Herbs Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness.
Introduction: Herbs Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness: an agent or substance bitter in taste and cold in property that is effective for eliminating heat and dampness, usually used in the treatment of diseases caused by damp-heat, such as acute jaundice, acute dysentery, urinary infection, eczema, boils and abscesses.
✵Till the date November 15th, 2020, there are Totally [21] kinds of common TCM herbs, [49] kinds of related plant species, are recorded in this category. These Herbs Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness are briefly introduced separately:
Radix Scutellariae(Baical Skullcap Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Scutellariae is the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi(family Labiatae), used (1).to clear heat and dry dampness for treating damp-warm and damp-heat diseases, (2).to clear the lung of heat for relieving cough in cases of lung heat, (3).to purge fire and counteract toxins for treating boils, sores, painful swelling of the throat,(4).to cool blood for stopping hematemesis, epistaxis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and (5).to prevent miscarriage in cases of threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Radix Scutellariae, Baical Skullcap Root, Huánɡ Qín.
Cortex Phellodendri(Amur Cork-tree).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Phellodendri is the dried bark of Chinese corktree, Phellodendron chinense Schneid., or Amur Corktree, Phellodendron amurense Rupr (Phellodendron Rupr genus, family Rutaceae, Rutales order), used (1).to clear heat and dry dampness in cases of acute dysentery, jaundice, morbid leukorrhea, and heat stranguria,(2).to purge fire and counteract toxins for treating boils, sores and ulcers, and (3).to relieve fever in cases of Yin deficiency with night sweats. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Phellodendri, Amur Cork-tree, Huánɡ Bò.
Radix Berberidis(Barberry Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Berberidis is the dried root of Berberis poiretii Schneid., Berberis sargentiana Schneid., Berberis veitchii Schneid, Berberis soulieana Schneid., or Berberis vernae Schneid (family Berberidaceae), used a similar way to golden thread. The herb is commonly known as Barberry Root, Root of Chinese Barberry, Sān Kē Zhēn.
Radix Gentianae(Chinese Gentian).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Gentianae is the dried root and rhizome of Gentiana manshurica Kitag., Gentiana scabra Bunge., Gentiana triflora Pall., Gentiana rigescens Franch (family Gentianaceae), used to clear heat, dry dampness, and purge the liver and gallbladder fire for the treatment of (1).damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder with morbid leukorrhea, jaundice, or eczema, and (2).liver fire with headache, hypochondriac pain, deafness or convulsions. The herb is commonly known as Radix Gentianae, Chinese Gentian, Lónɡ Dǎn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Sophorae Flavescentis is the dried root of Sophora flavescens Ait (family Leguminosae), used to clear heat, dry dampness, kill parasitic worms and induce diuresis for treating acute dysentery, jaundice, morbid leukorrhoea, and externally for eczema and scabies. The herb is commonly known as Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Light-yellow Sophora Root, Kǔ Shēn.
Cortex Fraxini(Ash Bark).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Fraxini is the dried branch bark or trunk bark of Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance., Fraxinus szaboana Lingelsh., Fraxinus chinensis Roxb., or Fraxinus stylosa Lingelsh (family Oleaceae), used for treating acute dysentery and inflammation of the eye. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Fraxini, Ash Bark, Qín Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Picrorhizae is the dried rhizome of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell., or Picrorhiza kurroa Royle (family Scrophulariaceae), used (1).to remove damp-heat for the treatment of acute dysentery and jaundice, and (2).to relieve consumptive fever in cases of phthisis and infantile malnutrition. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Picrorhizae, Figwortflower Picrorhiza Rhizome, Hú Huánɡ Lián.
Herba Abri(Canton Love-pea Vine).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Abri is the dried entire plant of Abrus cantoniensis Hance (family Leguminosae), used to clear heat, remove damp, soothe the liver and alleviate pain for treating hepatitis and epigastric pain. The herb is commonly known as Herba Abri, Canton Love-pea Vine, Jī Gǔ Cǎo.
Cortex Dictamni(Dittany Root-bark).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Dictamni is the dried root-bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz., or Dictamnus angustifolius G. Don ex Sweet (family Rutaceae), used internally or externally for skin diseases with excessive secretion and itching. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Dictamni, Dittany Root-bark, Bái Xiān Pí.
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.
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.
Cortex Ailanthi(Tree-of-heaven Bark).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Ailanthi is the dried root bark or stem bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill) Swingle (family Simarubaceae), used for treating diarrhea, chronic dysentery, abnormal uterine bleeding, and leukorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Ailanthi, Tree-of-heaven Bark, Chūn Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Artemisiae Scophariae is the dried young shoot or flowering top of Artemisia capillaris Thunb., or Artemisia scoparia Waldst.et Kit (family Compositae), used to eliminate damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder for the treatment of jaundice and also for eczema. The herb is commonly known as Herba Artemisiae Scophariae, Virgate Wormwood Herb, Yīn Chén.
Herba Sedi(Stringy Stonecrop Herb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Sedi is the fresh or dried entire plant of Sedum sarmentosum Bunge (family Crassulaceae), used to remove damp-heat and counteract toxins for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, jaundice, boils, and sores. The herb is commonly known as Herba Sedi, Stringy Stonecrop Herb, Chuí Pén Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae is the dried rhizome of Smilax glabra roxb., or Smilax lanceaefolia Roxb.var.opaca A.DC (family Libiaceae), used to counteract toxins and eliminate dampness for the treatment of syphilis, morbid leukorrhea, and heat stranguria. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae, Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome, Tǔ Fú Línɡ.
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.
Folium et Ramulus Cotini(Smoketree Twig).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Folium et Ramulus Cotini is the dried leaf and branch of Cotinus coggygria Scop.var.cinerea Engl (family anacardiaceae), used for treating hepatitis with jaundice, dysentery, and eczema with pruritus. The herb is commonly known as Folium et Ramulus Cotini, Smoketree Twig, Huánɡ Lú.
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.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati is the dried rhizome of giant knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb.et Zucc (family Polygonaceae), used (1).to clear heat, counteract toxins, and promote bile flow in cases of hepatitis, jaundice, dysentery, bladder damp-heat, and lung heat with cough, (2).to activate blood and remove stasis for treating amenorrhea and traumatic injuries, and (3).externally for burns and venomous snake-bite. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati, Giant Knotweed Rhizome, Hǔ Zhànɡ.
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.
Fructus Gardeniae(Cape-jasmine Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Gardeniae is the dried fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (family Rubiaceae), used (1).to purge fire and calm the mind in cases of fever with fidgetiness and insomnia, and (2).to clear damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder in cases of acute icteric hepatitis, and to cool blood and counteract toxins in cases of bleeding, sores and ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Gardeniae, Cape-jasmine Fruit, Zhī Zi.
✵The TCM herbalism is also known as pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or Chinese pharmaceutics, is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is majorly composed of Introduction of Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent medicines.
Introduction: Herbs Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness: an agent or substance bitter in taste and cold in property that is effective for eliminating heat and dampness, usually used in the treatment of diseases caused by damp-heat, such as acute jaundice, acute dysentery, urinary infection, eczema, boils and abscesses.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Scutellariae is the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi(family Labiatae), used (1).to clear heat and dry dampness for treating damp-warm and damp-heat diseases, (2).to clear the lung of heat for relieving cough in cases of lung heat, (3).to purge fire and counteract toxins for treating boils, sores, painful swelling of the throat,(4).to cool blood for stopping hematemesis, epistaxis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and (5).to prevent miscarriage in cases of threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Radix Scutellariae, Baical Skullcap Root, Huánɡ Qín.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Phellodendri is the dried bark of Chinese corktree, Phellodendron chinense Schneid., or Amur Corktree, Phellodendron amurense Rupr (Phellodendron Rupr genus, family Rutaceae, Rutales order), used (1).to clear heat and dry dampness in cases of acute dysentery, jaundice, morbid leukorrhea, and heat stranguria,(2).to purge fire and counteract toxins for treating boils, sores and ulcers, and (3).to relieve fever in cases of Yin deficiency with night sweats. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Phellodendri, Amur Cork-tree, Huánɡ Bò.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Berberidis is the dried root of Berberis poiretii Schneid., Berberis sargentiana Schneid., Berberis veitchii Schneid, Berberis soulieana Schneid., or Berberis vernae Schneid (family Berberidaceae), used a similar way to golden thread. The herb is commonly known as Barberry Root, Root of Chinese Barberry, Sān Kē Zhēn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Gentianae is the dried root and rhizome of Gentiana manshurica Kitag., Gentiana scabra Bunge., Gentiana triflora Pall., Gentiana rigescens Franch (family Gentianaceae), used to clear heat, dry dampness, and purge the liver and gallbladder fire for the treatment of (1).damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder with morbid leukorrhea, jaundice, or eczema, and (2).liver fire with headache, hypochondriac pain, deafness or convulsions. The herb is commonly known as Radix Gentianae, Chinese Gentian, Lónɡ Dǎn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Sophorae Flavescentis is the dried root of Sophora flavescens Ait (family Leguminosae), used to clear heat, dry dampness, kill parasitic worms and induce diuresis for treating acute dysentery, jaundice, morbid leukorrhoea, and externally for eczema and scabies. The herb is commonly known as Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Light-yellow Sophora Root, Kǔ Shēn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Fraxini is the dried branch bark or trunk bark of Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance., Fraxinus szaboana Lingelsh., Fraxinus chinensis Roxb., or Fraxinus stylosa Lingelsh (family Oleaceae), used for treating acute dysentery and inflammation of the eye. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Fraxini, Ash Bark, Qín Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Picrorhizae is the dried rhizome of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell., or Picrorhiza kurroa Royle (family Scrophulariaceae), used (1).to remove damp-heat for the treatment of acute dysentery and jaundice, and (2).to relieve consumptive fever in cases of phthisis and infantile malnutrition. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Picrorhizae, Figwortflower Picrorhiza Rhizome, Hú Huánɡ Lián.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Abri is the dried entire plant of Abrus cantoniensis Hance (family Leguminosae), used to clear heat, remove damp, soothe the liver and alleviate pain for treating hepatitis and epigastric pain. The herb is commonly known as Herba Abri, Canton Love-pea Vine, Jī Gǔ Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Dictamni is the dried root-bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz., or Dictamnus angustifolius G. Don ex Sweet (family Rutaceae), used internally or externally for skin diseases with excessive secretion and itching. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Dictamni, Dittany Root-bark, Bái Xiān Pí.
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.
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 Cortex Ailanthi is the dried root bark or stem bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill) Swingle (family Simarubaceae), used for treating diarrhea, chronic dysentery, abnormal uterine bleeding, and leukorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Ailanthi, Tree-of-heaven Bark, Chūn Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Artemisiae Scophariae is the dried young shoot or flowering top of Artemisia capillaris Thunb., or Artemisia scoparia Waldst.et Kit (family Compositae), used to eliminate damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder for the treatment of jaundice and also for eczema. The herb is commonly known as Herba Artemisiae Scophariae, Virgate Wormwood Herb, Yīn Chén.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Sedi is the fresh or dried entire plant of Sedum sarmentosum Bunge (family Crassulaceae), used to remove damp-heat and counteract toxins for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, jaundice, boils, and sores. The herb is commonly known as Herba Sedi, Stringy Stonecrop Herb, Chuí Pén Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae is the dried rhizome of Smilax glabra roxb., or Smilax lanceaefolia Roxb.var.opaca A.DC (family Libiaceae), used to counteract toxins and eliminate dampness for the treatment of syphilis, morbid leukorrhea, and heat stranguria. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae, Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome, Tǔ Fú Línɡ.
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 Folium et Ramulus Cotini is the dried leaf and branch of Cotinus coggygria Scop.var.cinerea Engl (family anacardiaceae), used for treating hepatitis with jaundice, dysentery, and eczema with pruritus. The herb is commonly known as Folium et Ramulus Cotini, Smoketree Twig, Huánɡ Lú.
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 Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati is the dried rhizome of giant knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb.et Zucc (family Polygonaceae), used (1).to clear heat, counteract toxins, and promote bile flow in cases of hepatitis, jaundice, dysentery, bladder damp-heat, and lung heat with cough, (2).to activate blood and remove stasis for treating amenorrhea and traumatic injuries, and (3).externally for burns and venomous snake-bite. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati, Giant Knotweed Rhizome, Hǔ Zhànɡ.
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 Fructus Gardeniae is the dried fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (family Rubiaceae), used (1).to purge fire and calm the mind in cases of fever with fidgetiness and insomnia, and (2).to clear damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder in cases of acute icteric hepatitis, and to cool blood and counteract toxins in cases of bleeding, sores and ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Gardeniae, Cape-jasmine Fruit, Zhī Zi.
