✵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:Dispelling Wind-Damp Herbs.
Introduction: Dispelling Wind-Damp Herbs: an agent or substance herbs that dispels wind and damp, mainly for relieving rheumatism and related conditions.
✵Till the date Oct 10th,2019, there are Totally [21] kinds of common TCM herbs, [45] kinds of related plant species, are recorded in this category. These Dispelling Wind-Damp Herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii(Notopterygium Rhizome or Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii is the dried rhizome or root of Notopterygium incisum Ting ex H.T.Chang., or Notopterygium forbesii de Boiss(family Umbelliferae), used to dispel wind, cold and damp for the treatment of wind-cold affliction, and wind-cold-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthralgia, especially that of the upper part of the body. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii, Notopterygium Rhizome or Root, Qiānɡ Huó.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Angelicae Pubescentis is the dried root of Angelica pubescens Maxim. f. biserrata Shan et Yuan (family Umbelliferae), used to dispel wind-damp, relieve arthralgia and release the superficies for wind-cold-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthalgia, especially that of the lower part of the body, and affliction of wind-cold with damp. The herb is commonly known as Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Doubleteeth Pubescent Angelica Root, Dú Huó.
Radix Clematidis(Chinese Clematis Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Clematidis is the dried root and rhizome of Clematis chinensis Osbeck., Clematis hexapetala Pall., or Clematis manshurica Rupr (family Ranunculaceae), used (1).to dispel wind-damp and unblock the collateral meridian for treating wind-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthralgia, and (2).for the dissolution of fishbone stuck in the throat. The herb is commonly known as Radix Clematidis, Chinese Clematis Root, Wēi Línɡ Xiān.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Gentianne Macrophyllae is the dried root of Gentiana macrophylla Pall., Gentiana straminea Maxim., Gentiana crassicaulis Duthie ex Burk., or Gentiana dahurica Fisch (family Gentianaceae), used (1).to dispel wind-damp, relieve arthralgia and clear consumptive heat for the treatment of wind-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) pain, and also for fever in phthisis, and (2).to remove damp-heat for treating jaundice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Gentianne Macrophyllae, Large-leaf Gentian Root, Qín Jiāo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Chaenomelis is the dried ripe fruit of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai (family Rosaceae), used (1).to soothe the tendons and unblock collateral meridians for treating wind-damp(rheumatoid) arthralgia with contracture, and (2).to dispel damp and harmonize the stomach for treating vomiting and diarrhea with systremma. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Chaenomelis, Common Flowering-quince Fruit, Mù Guā.
Herba Siegesbeckiae(Siegesbeckia Herb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Siegesbeckiae is the dried aerial part of Siegesbeckia orientalis L., Siegesbeckia pubescens Makino., or Siegesbeckia glabrescens Makino (family Compositae), used (1).to dispel wind-damp and unblock collateral meridians for treating wind-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthralgia, and (2).to clear heat and counteract toxins for treating boils, sores, abscesses, and ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Herba Siegesbeckiae, Siegesbeckia Herb, Xī Xiān Cǎo.
Ramulus Mori(Mulberry Twig).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Ramulus Mori is the dried young twig of Morus alba L (family Moraceae), used as an antirheumatic for treating arthralgia and shoulder pain. The herb is commonly known as Ramulus Mori, Mulberry Twig, Sānɡ Zhī.
Caulis Piperis Kadsurae(Kadsura Pepper Stem).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Caulis Piperis Kadsurae is the dried stem of Piper kadsura (Choisy) Ohwi (family Piperaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock the meridian, disperse cold and alleviate pain for treating rheumatalgia of the joints with muscular contracture and traumatic pains. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Piperis Kadsurae, Kadsura Pepper Stem, Hǎi Fēnɡ Ténɡ.
Caulis Trachelospermi(Chinese Starjasmine Stem).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Caulis Trachelospermi is the dried stem with the leaf of Trachelospermum jasminoides (Lindl.) Lem (family Apocynaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock the meridians, cool the blood and reduce swelling in the treatment of rheumatalgia of the joints with muscular contracture, as well as a sore throat. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Trachelospermi, Chinese Starjasmine Stem, Luò Shí Ténɡ.
Rhizoma Homalomenae(Obscured Homalomena Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Homalomenae is the dried rhizome of Homalomena occulta (Lour.) Schott (family Araceae), used to dispel wind-damp, strengthen tendons and bones, and alleviate rheumatic pain for treating rheumatoid arthritis with cold sensation and pain in the back and knees, and contracture of the lower limbs. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Homalomenae, Obscured Homalomena Rhizome, Qiān Nián Jiàn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Acanthopanacis is the dried root-bark of Acanthopanax gracilistylus W.W. Smith (family Araliaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, strengthen the tendons and bones, and induce diuresis in the treatment of rheumatic conditions, and edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Acanthopanacis, Slenderstyle Acanthopanax Bark, Wǔ Jiā Pí.
Cortex Erythrinae(Coral-bean Bark).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Erythrinae is the dried bark of Erythrina variegata L.var.orientalis (L.) Merr., or Erythrina arborescens Roxb (family Legumonisae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock the collateral meridians and relieve itching in cases of rheumatalgia, and also externally for treating neurodermatitis and chronic eczema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Erythrinae, Coral-bean Bark, Hǎi Tónɡ Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Retinervus Luffae Fructus is the dried vascular bundles of the ripe fruit of Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem., or Luffa Acutangula (L.) Roxb (family Cucurbitaceae), used to dispel wind, unblock collateral meridians, and relieve toxins for treating rheumatalgia with muscular contracture, and also for treating mastitis. The herb is commonly known as Towel Gourd Vegetable Sponge, Vegetable Sponge of Luffa, Sī Guā Luò.
Herba Lycopodii(Common Club-moss Herb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Lycopodii is the dried entire plant of Lycopodium japonicum Thunb., Lycopodium centro-chinense Ching., or Palhinhaea cernua (L.) Franco et Vasc (family Lycopodiaceae), used to dispel wind-damp and relieve contracture in cases of arthralgia with stiffness. The herb is commonly known as Herba Lycopodii, Common Club-moss Herb, Shēn Jīn Cǎo.
Herba Erodii seu Geranii(Heron's Bill or Wilford Ganesbill Herb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Erodii seu Geranii is the dried aerial part of Erodium stephanianum Willd., Geranium wilfordii Maxim., or Geranium carolinianum L (family Geraniaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock collateral meridians and stop dysenteric diarrhea in cases of rheumatalgia with muscular contracture, and also for treating enteritis and dysentery. The herb is commonly known as Herba Erodii seu Geranii, Heron's Bill or Wilford Ganesbill Herb, Lǎo Guàn Cǎo.
Folium Liriodendra Tracheotomy(Glory bower Leaf).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Folium Liriodendra Tracheotomy is the dried leaf of Clerodendrum trichotomum Thunb (family Verbenaceae), used to dispel wind-damp and reduce high blood pressure in cases of rheumatism and hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Folium Liriodendra Tracheotomy, Glory bower Leaf, Chòu Wú Tónɡ Yè.
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae(Chuan Di Long).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae is the dried rhizome of Dioscorea nipponica Makino (family Dioscoreaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, activate blood circulation, unblock collateral meridians and resolve phlegm in the treatment of rheumatalgia, sprain, traumatic pains, and chronic cough with expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae, Chuān Dì Lónɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Cynanchi Paniculati is the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum paniculatum (Bunge) Kitag (family Asclepiadaceae), used to unblock collateral meridians, alleviate pain, relieve toxicity and reduce swelling for treating rheumatalgia, toothache, lumbago, traumatic injuries, dysmenorrhea, and eczema. The herb is also known as Paniculate Swallowwort Root, Radix Cynanchi Paniculati or Xú Cháng Qīng.
Caulis Sinomenii(Orientvine Stem).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Caulis Sinomenii is the dried lianoid stem of Sinomenium acutum (Thunb.) Rehd.et Wils., or Sinomenium acutum var.cinereum Rehd.et Wils (family Menispermaceae), used to dispel wind-damp and alleviate pain in cases of rheumatic arthritis, articular swelling and pain. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Sinomenii, Orientvine Stem, Qīnɡ Fēnɡ Ténɡ.
Cortex Periplocae(Chinese Silkvine Bark).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Periplocae is the dried root-bark of Periploca sepium Bunge (family Asclepiadaceae), used to dispel wind-damp in cases of rheumatic arthritis, and induce diuresis for edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Periplocae, Chinese Silkvine Bark, Xiānɡ Jiā Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae is the dried root of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore. (family Menispermaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, induce diuresis in cases of rheumatic arthritis, edema, and oliguria. The herb is commonly known as Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, Fourstamen Stephania Root, Fánɡ Jǐ.
✵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: Dispelling Wind-Damp Herbs: an agent or substance herbs that dispels wind and damp, mainly for relieving rheumatism and related conditions.
Introduction: The Dispelling Wind-Damp Herbs are known including:Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii(Notopterygium Rhizome or Root), Radix Angelicae Pubescentis(Doubleteeth Pubescent Angelica Root), Radix Clematidis(Chinese Clematis Root), Radix Gentianne Macrophyllae(Large-leaf Gentian Root), Fructus Chaenomelis(Common Flowering-quince Fruit), Herba Siegesbeckiae(Siegesbeckia Herb), Ramulus Mori(Mulberry Twig), Caulis Piperis Kadsurae(Kadsura Pepper Stem), Caulis Trachelospermi(Chinese Starjasmine Stem), Rhizoma Homalomenae(Obscured Homalomena Rhizome), Cortex Acanthopanacis(Slenderstyle Acanthopanax Bark), Cortex Erythrinae(Coral-bean Bark), Retinervus Luffae Fructus(Luffa Vegetable Sponge), Herba Lycopodii(Common Club-moss Herb), Herba Erodii seu Geranii(Heron's Bill or Wilford Ganesbill Herb), Folium Liriodendra Tracheotomy(Glory bower Leaf), Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae(Chuan Di Long), Radix Cynanchi Paniculati(Paniculate Swallowwort Root), Caulis Sinomenii(Orientvine Stem), Cortex Periplocae(Chinese Silkvine Bark), Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae(Fourstamen Stephania Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii is the dried rhizome or root of Notopterygium incisum Ting ex H.T.Chang., or Notopterygium forbesii de Boiss(family Umbelliferae), used to dispel wind, cold and damp for the treatment of wind-cold affliction, and wind-cold-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthralgia, especially that of the upper part of the body. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii, Notopterygium Rhizome or Root, Qiānɡ Huó.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Angelicae Pubescentis is the dried root of Angelica pubescens Maxim. f. biserrata Shan et Yuan (family Umbelliferae), used to dispel wind-damp, relieve arthralgia and release the superficies for wind-cold-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthalgia, especially that of the lower part of the body, and affliction of wind-cold with damp. The herb is commonly known as Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Doubleteeth Pubescent Angelica Root, Dú Huó.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Clematidis is the dried root and rhizome of Clematis chinensis Osbeck., Clematis hexapetala Pall., or Clematis manshurica Rupr (family Ranunculaceae), used (1).to dispel wind-damp and unblock the collateral meridian for treating wind-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthralgia, and (2).for the dissolution of fishbone stuck in the throat. The herb is commonly known as Radix Clematidis, Chinese Clematis Root, Wēi Línɡ Xiān.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Gentianne Macrophyllae is the dried root of Gentiana macrophylla Pall., Gentiana straminea Maxim., Gentiana crassicaulis Duthie ex Burk., or Gentiana dahurica Fisch (family Gentianaceae), used (1).to dispel wind-damp, relieve arthralgia and clear consumptive heat for the treatment of wind-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) pain, and also for fever in phthisis, and (2).to remove damp-heat for treating jaundice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Gentianne Macrophyllae, Large-leaf Gentian Root, Qín Jiāo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Chaenomelis is the dried ripe fruit of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai (family Rosaceae), used (1).to soothe the tendons and unblock collateral meridians for treating wind-damp(rheumatoid) arthralgia with contracture, and (2).to dispel damp and harmonize the stomach for treating vomiting and diarrhea with systremma. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Chaenomelis, Common Flowering-quince Fruit, Mù Guā.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Siegesbeckiae is the dried aerial part of Siegesbeckia orientalis L., Siegesbeckia pubescens Makino., or Siegesbeckia glabrescens Makino (family Compositae), used (1).to dispel wind-damp and unblock collateral meridians for treating wind-damp(rheumatic or rheumatoid) arthralgia, and (2).to clear heat and counteract toxins for treating boils, sores, abscesses, and ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Herba Siegesbeckiae, Siegesbeckia Herb, Xī Xiān Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Ramulus Mori is the dried young twig of Morus alba L (family Moraceae), used as an antirheumatic for treating arthralgia and shoulder pain. The herb is commonly known as Ramulus Mori, Mulberry Twig, Sānɡ Zhī.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Caulis Piperis Kadsurae is the dried stem of Piper kadsura (Choisy) Ohwi (family Piperaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock the meridian, disperse cold and alleviate pain for treating rheumatalgia of the joints with muscular contracture and traumatic pains. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Piperis Kadsurae, Kadsura Pepper Stem, Hǎi Fēnɡ Ténɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Caulis Trachelospermi is the dried stem with the leaf of Trachelospermum jasminoides (Lindl.) Lem (family Apocynaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock the meridians, cool the blood and reduce swelling in the treatment of rheumatalgia of the joints with muscular contracture, as well as a sore throat. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Trachelospermi, Chinese Starjasmine Stem, Luò Shí Ténɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Homalomenae is the dried rhizome of Homalomena occulta (Lour.) Schott (family Araceae), used to dispel wind-damp, strengthen tendons and bones, and alleviate rheumatic pain for treating rheumatoid arthritis with cold sensation and pain in the back and knees, and contracture of the lower limbs. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Homalomenae, Obscured Homalomena Rhizome, Qiān Nián Jiàn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Acanthopanacis is the dried root-bark of Acanthopanax gracilistylus W.W. Smith (family Araliaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, strengthen the tendons and bones, and induce diuresis in the treatment of rheumatic conditions, and edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Acanthopanacis, Slenderstyle Acanthopanax Bark, Wǔ Jiā Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Erythrinae is the dried bark of Erythrina variegata L.var.orientalis (L.) Merr., or Erythrina arborescens Roxb (family Legumonisae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock the collateral meridians and relieve itching in cases of rheumatalgia, and also externally for treating neurodermatitis and chronic eczema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Erythrinae, Coral-bean Bark, Hǎi Tónɡ Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Retinervus Luffae Fructus is the dried vascular bundles of the ripe fruit of Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem., or Luffa Acutangula (L.) Roxb (family Cucurbitaceae), used to dispel wind, unblock collateral meridians, and relieve toxins for treating rheumatalgia with muscular contracture, and also for treating mastitis. The herb is commonly known as Towel Gourd Vegetable Sponge, Vegetable Sponge of Luffa, Sī Guā Luò.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Lycopodii is the dried entire plant of Lycopodium japonicum Thunb., Lycopodium centro-chinense Ching., or Palhinhaea cernua (L.) Franco et Vasc (family Lycopodiaceae), used to dispel wind-damp and relieve contracture in cases of arthralgia with stiffness. The herb is commonly known as Herba Lycopodii, Common Club-moss Herb, Shēn Jīn Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Erodii seu Geranii is the dried aerial part of Erodium stephanianum Willd., Geranium wilfordii Maxim., or Geranium carolinianum L (family Geraniaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, unblock collateral meridians and stop dysenteric diarrhea in cases of rheumatalgia with muscular contracture, and also for treating enteritis and dysentery. The herb is commonly known as Herba Erodii seu Geranii, Heron's Bill or Wilford Ganesbill Herb, Lǎo Guàn Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Folium Liriodendra Tracheotomy is the dried leaf of Clerodendrum trichotomum Thunb (family Verbenaceae), used to dispel wind-damp and reduce high blood pressure in cases of rheumatism and hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Folium Liriodendra Tracheotomy, Glory bower Leaf, Chòu Wú Tónɡ Yè.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae is the dried rhizome of Dioscorea nipponica Makino (family Dioscoreaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, activate blood circulation, unblock collateral meridians and resolve phlegm in the treatment of rheumatalgia, sprain, traumatic pains, and chronic cough with expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae, Chuān Dì Lónɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Cynanchi Paniculati is the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum paniculatum (Bunge) Kitag (family Asclepiadaceae), used to unblock collateral meridians, alleviate pain, relieve toxicity and reduce swelling for treating rheumatalgia, toothache, lumbago, traumatic injuries, dysmenorrhea, and eczema. The herb is also known as Paniculate Swallowwort Root, Radix Cynanchi Paniculati or Xú Cháng Qīng.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Caulis Sinomenii is the dried lianoid stem of Sinomenium acutum (Thunb.) Rehd.et Wils., or Sinomenium acutum var.cinereum Rehd.et Wils (family Menispermaceae), used to dispel wind-damp and alleviate pain in cases of rheumatic arthritis, articular swelling and pain. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Sinomenii, Orientvine Stem, Qīnɡ Fēnɡ Ténɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Periplocae is the dried root-bark of Periploca sepium Bunge (family Asclepiadaceae), used to dispel wind-damp in cases of rheumatic arthritis, and induce diuresis for edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Periplocae, Chinese Silkvine Bark, Xiānɡ Jiā Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae is the dried root of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore. (family Menispermaceae), used to dispel wind-damp, induce diuresis in cases of rheumatic arthritis, edema, and oliguria. The herb is commonly known as Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, Fourstamen Stephania Root, Fánɡ Jǐ.
