✵The TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) 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 Regulating blood conditions,Herbs Hemostatics.
Introduction: Herbs Regulating blood conditions,Herbs Hemostatics: the blood-regulating herbs are an agent or substance herbs that has the effects of regulating blood-including stopping bleeding and activating circulation-and tonifying blood.The herbs hemostatics or hemostatic herbs are an agent or substance that stops bleeding, either internal or external.
Hemostatic herbs have functions of stopping and stanching bleeding. Hemostatic herbs are used for syndromes of bleeding, such as hemoptysis, hemorrhinia, hematemesis, hematuria, hematochezia, uterine bleeding, purpura, traumatic bleeding, etc. According to the difference of its hemostatic functions, hemostatic herbs are classified into several kinds: ①.blood-cooling hemostatic herbs, ②.stasis-resolving hemostatic herbs, ③.astringent hemostatic herbs, ④.meridian-warming hemostatic herbs.
Blood-cooling hemostatic herbs are herbs that stanch bleeding by clearing the blood of heat, indicated in the treatment of blood-heat hemorrhage. Blood-cooling hemostatic herbs are mostly cold or cooling in nature, could stanch bleeding, clearing heat and cooling blood, normally used for hemorrhage syndrome due to blood-heat, with symptoms bright red blood, concentrated and thick, with fever, or no fever but fidget, red in the face and ears, dry throat and mouth, or thirst and want to drink, red tongue and yellow tongue coating, etc. Blood-cooling hemostatic herbs are often combined with heat-clearing and fire-purging herbs, and these kinds of herbs should not be used for cold syndromes. Representative herbs of this kind are Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici (Dà Jì), Flos Sophorae (Huái Huā), and other herbs including Radix Sanguisorbae (Dì Yú), Herba Cirsii (Xiǎo Jì), Herba Capsellae (Jì Cài), Radix Boehmeriae (Zhù Má), Rhizoma Imperatae (Bái Máo Gēn), Cacumen Platycladi (Cè Bǎi Yè), Radix Rumecis Patientiae(Niú Xī Xī), etc.
Stasis-resolving hemostatic herbs are herbs that stanch bleeding and at the same time removes stagnant blood which may cause further bleeding. Stasis-resolving hemostatic herbs are good in stanching bleeding, also resolving stasis, helps to resolving blood stasis and also stanch bleeding, these herbs are mainly used for hemorrhage syndrome due to blood fails to circulate in the vessels for stagnant blood blocking, and also used for other external bleeding, injuries from falls, menostasis, etc. Representative herbs of this kind are Radix Notoginseng (Sān Qī), Radix Rubiae (Qiàn Cǎo), and other herbs including Pollen Typhae (Pú Huánɡ), Ophicalcitum (Huā Ruǐ Shí), etc.
Astringent hemostatic herbs are herbs that stanch bleeding by its astringent action, indicated in various types of hemorrhage, but not in those associated with excessive pathogens or blood stasis. Astringent hemostatic herbs are bitter and puckery in flavor, neutral in property, have functions astringency and hemostasis, detoxification and relieve dysentery, preventing malaria and kill parasites, these herbs are mainly used for various kinds of hemorrhage syndrome, especially obvious in treatment of deficiency, insufficiency, and bleeding from traumatic injury, normally charred herbs are used. Representative herbs of this kind are Rhizoma Bletillae (Bái Jí), Crinis Carbonisatus (Xuè Yú Tàn), and other herbs including Herba Agrimoniae (Xiān Hè Cǎo), Petiolus Trachycarpi Carbonisatus (Zōnɡ Lǘ Tàn), Nodus Nelumbinis rhizomatis (ǒu Jié), Herba Orostachyos (Wǎ Sōnɡ), etc.
Meridian-warming hemostatic herbs are herbs that are warm or hot in property, and stanch bleeding by warming the internal viscera, replenishing spleen Yang and strengthening the thoroughfare vessel, effective for treating hemorrhages due to failure of the spleen to control blood or insecurity of the thoroughfare vessel. Meridian-warming hemostatic herbs have functions stanching bleeding, warming the interior and dissipating cold, are used for bleeding of deficiency cold type, and some herbs also have functions of pain relieving. These herbs are warm and drying in property, should not be used for hemorrhage syndrome due to excessive heat and fire excess. Representative herbs of this kind are Folium Artemisiae Argyi (ài Yè), and other herbs including Terra Flava Usta (Zào Xīn Tǔ), Baked Ginger (páo jiāng), etc.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [24] kinds of common TCM herbs, [25] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of related mineral, [1] kind of inorganic substance, are recorded in this category.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [11] kinds of common TCM herbs, [10] kinds of related plant species,are recorded in this category. These Blood-cooling hemostatic herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici is the dried aerial part or root of Cirsium japonicum Fisch. ex DC (family Compositae), used as a hemostatic for the treatment of hematemesis and hematuria due to blood heat, also used for treating hepatitis and hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici, Dà Jì.
Flos Sophorae (Pagodatree Flower).
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Sophorae is the dried flower of Sophora japonica L (family Leguminosae), used (1).to cool blood and stop bleeding in various cases of hemorrhages due to blood heat, particularly hemorrhoidal bleeding, and (2).to clear liver fire for up-flaming of liver fire with headache and also for hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Flos Sophorae, Pagodatree Flower, Huái Huā.
Flos Sophorae Immaturus (Pagodatree Flower-bud).
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Sophorae Immaturus is used in the same way as the flower, with stronger action. The herb is commonly known as Flos Sophorae Immaturus, Pagodatree Flower-bud, Huái Mǐ.
Fructus Sophorae (Pogodatree Pod).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Sophorae is the dried ripe fruit of Sophora japonica L (family Leguminosae), used as pagodatree flower, chiefly for the treatment of hemorrhoidal bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Sophorae, Pogodatree Pod, Huái Jiǎo.
Radix Sanguisorbae (Garden Burnet Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Sanguisorbae is the dried root of Sanguisorba officinalis L., or Sanguisorba officinalis L.var.longifolia (Bertol.) Yü et Li (family Rosaceae), used as a blood-cooling hemostatic for treating various kinds of hemorrhage such as hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, and also used as an important agent for treating burns. The herb is commonly known as Radix Sanguisorbae, garden burnet root, Dì Yú.
Herba Cirsii (Field Thistle).
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Cirsii is the dried aerial part of Cirsium setosum (Willd.) MB (family Compositae), used (1).to cool blood and stop bleeding, chiefly for the treatment of hematuria, (2).to dissipate stasis and counteract toxin for treating boils, and (3).also used as an antihypertensive. The herb is commonly known as Herba Cirsii, Field Thistle, Xiǎo Jì.
Herba Capsellae (Shepherd's Purse).
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Capsellae is the dried entire plant of Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic (family Cruciferae), used (1).as a blood-cooling hemostatic for treating menorrhagia, postpartum hemorrhage and hematuria, and (2).as a diuretic for treating nephritic edema and hypertention. The herb is commonly known as Herba Capsellae, Shepherd's Purse, Jì Cài.
Radix Boehmeriae (Ramie Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Boehmeriae is the dried root of Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud (family Urticaceae), used to stop bleeding and prevent miscarriage for the treatment of bleeding in cases of threatened abortion and menorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Radix Boehmeriae, Ramie Root, Zhù Má.
Rhizoma Imperatae (Lalang Grass Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Imperatae is the dried rhizome of Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.var.major (Nees) C.E.Hubb (family Graminae), used to cool blood, stop bleeding, clear heat and induce diuresis for the treatment of epistaxis and hematuria due to blood heat, edema, jaundice, and stranguria associated with heat. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Imperatae, Lalang Grass Rhizome, Bái Máo Gēn.
Cacumen Platycladi (Chinese Arborvitae Twig and Leaf).
Brief Introduction: The herb Cacumen Platycladi is the dried twig and leaf of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco (family Cupressaceae), used in the same way as a blood-cooling hemostatic for treating epistaxis, hemoptysis, hematemesis, hematochezia and metrorrhagia, also used for treating premature graying of hair. The herb is commonly known as Cacumen Platycladi, Chinese Arborvitae Twig and Leaf, Cè Bǎi Yè.
Radix Rumecis Patientiae (Patient Dock Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Rumecis Patientiae is the dried root of Rumex patientia L (family Polygonaceae), used as a blood-cooling hemostatic for various types of hemorrhage due to excessive heat in the blood. The herb is commonly known as Radix Rumecis Patientiae, Patient Dock Root, Niú Xī Xī.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [5] kinds of common TCM herbs, [6] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of related mineral, are recorded in this category. These stasis-resolving hemostatic herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Radix Notoginseng (Sanchi).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Notoginseng is the dried root of Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H.Chen ex C.Chow (family Arialiaceae), used to resolve stasis, stop bleeding, activate the blood and check pain for treating various kinds of external and internal hemorrhage, blood stasis and pain in cases of traumatic injuries, and angina pectoris. The herb is commonly known as Radix Notoginseng, Sanchi, Sān Qī.
Radix Rubiae (Qiàn Cǎo).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Rubiae is the dried root and rhizome of Rubia cordifolia L (family Rubiaceae), used to cool the blood, resolve stasis and stop bleeding for treating epistaxis, metrorrhagia and traumatic bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Radix Rubiae, Qiàn Cǎo.
Pollen Typhae (Cat-tail Pollen).
Brief Introduction: The herb Pollen Typhae is the dried pollen of Typha angustifolia L., Typha orientalis Presl., or related species Typha latifolia L., Typha angustata Bory et Chaub (family Typhaceae), used to promote the circulation of the blood and relieve pain by eliminating blood stasis for the treatment of dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, and gastralgia. The herb is commonly known as Pollen Typhae, Cat-tail Pollen, Pú Huánɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pollen Typhae Carbonisatum is used as a stasis-removing hemostatic.
✵The Herb Pollen Typhae Carbonisatum is the carbonized residue of the Pollen Typhae by traditional preparation. The botanical origin of it is the same as the herb Pollen Typhae, it was introduced in the last entry "Pollen Typhae(Cat-tail Pollen)".
Ophicalcitum (Ophicalcite).
Brief Introduction: The herb Ophicalcitum is the marble containing green serpentine (Serpentine marble), used as an astringent hemostatic for treating hemoptysis and hematemesis, and externally for treating incised wounds. The herb is commonly known as Ophicalcitum, Ophicalcite, Huā Ruǐ Shí.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [6] kinds of common TCM herbs, [8] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of related inorganic substance, are recorded in this category. These astringent hemostatic herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Rhizoma Bletillae (Common Bletilla Tuber).
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Bletillae is the steamed and dried tuber of Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Reichb.f (family Orchidaceae), used (1).as a hemostatic for treating hemoptysis, hematemesis and traumatic bleeding, and (2).to reduce swelling and promote regeneration for treating boils and burns. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Bletillae, Common Bletilla Tuber, Common Bletilla Pseudobulb, Tuber of Common Bletilla, Tuber of Hyacinth Bletilla, Bái Jí.
Crinis Carbonisatus (Carbonized Hair).
Brief Introduction: The herb Crinis Carbonisatus is used to stop bleeding and remove blood stasis for treating various kinds of hemorrhage. It is commonly known as Crinis Carbonisatus, Carbonized Hair, Xuè Yú Tàn.
Herba Agrimoniae (Hairvein Agrimonia Herb).
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Agrimoniae is the dried aerial part of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb (family Rosaceae), used (1).as an astringent hemostatic for treating various kinds of bleeding including bloody dysentery, and (2).to counteract toxins and reduce swelling for treating boils and sores. It is also used for treating malaria. The herb is commonly known as Herba Agrimoniae, Hairvein Agrimonia Herb, Hairyvein Agrimonia Herb and Bud, Xiān Hè Cǎo(literally it means "the Crane Herb").
Brief Introduction: The herb Petiolus Trachycarpi Carbonisatus is the carbonized petiole of Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl (family Palmae), used as an astringent hemostatic for treating hematemesis, epistaxis, hematochezia, and menorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Petiolus Trachycarpi Carbonisatus, Carbonized Windmillpalm Petiole, Zōnɡ Lǘ Tàn.
Nodus Nelumbinis rhizomatis (Lotus Rhizome Node).
Brief Introduction: The herb Nodus Nelumbinis rhizomatis is the dried node of the rhizome of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (family Nymphaeaceae), used to cool blood, stop bleeding and remove blood stasis for the treatment of nasal bleeding, hemoptysis, hematuria and abnormal uterine bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Nodus Nelumbinis rhizomatis, Lotus Rhizome Node, ǒu Jié.
Herba Orostachyos (Roof Stonecrop).
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Orostachyos is the dried aerial part of Orostachys fimbriatus (Turcz.) Berger., Orstachys erubescens(Maxim.) Ohwi., Orostachys malacophyllus (Pall.) Fisch., or Orostachys spinosus (L.) C.A.Mey (family Crassalaceae), used as a hemostatic mainly for treating hematochezia and hematemesis, and externally for treating skin ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Herba Orostachyos, Roof Stonecrop, Wǎ Sōnɡ.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [2] kinds of common TCM herbs, [1] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of inorganic substance, are recorded in this category. These meridian-warming hemostatic herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Brief Introduction: The herb Folium Artemisiae Argyi is the dried leaf of Artemisia argyi Lévl.et Vant (family Compositae), used to warm the uterus and stop bleeding in cases of functional uterine bleeding, sterility, and dysmenorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Argy Wormwood Leaf, Ai Ye, Aiye, Argyi Leaf, Chinese mugwort leaf, Folium Artemisiae Argyi, Artemesia, ARTEMISIA ARGYI, Artemisia leaf, Artemisiae Argyi Folium, Chinese mugwort leaf, dried leaf of artemisia, or ài Yè.
Terra Flava Usta (Calcined Yellow Earth).
Brief Introduction: The herb Terra Flava Usta is clean calcined yellow earth in small lumps, used as (1).an anti-emetic for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to chronic stomach diseases or pregnancy, (2).an antidiarrhetic for chronic diarrhea, and (3).a hemostatic for bleeding due to failure of the spleen to control the blood. The herb is commonly known as Terra Flava Usta, Calcined Yellow Earth, Fú Lónɡ Gān.
✵The TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) 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 Regulating blood conditions,Herbs Hemostatics: the blood-regulating herbs are an agent or substance herbs that has the effects of regulating blood-including stopping bleeding and activating circulation-and tonifying blood.The herbs hemostatics or hemostatic herbs are an agent or substance that stops bleeding, either internal or external.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici is the dried aerial part or root of Cirsium japonicum Fisch. ex DC (family Compositae), used as a hemostatic for the treatment of hematemesis and hematuria due to blood heat, also used for treating hepatitis and hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici, Dà Jì.
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Sophorae is the dried flower of Sophora japonica L (family Leguminosae), used (1).to cool blood and stop bleeding in various cases of hemorrhages due to blood heat, particularly hemorrhoidal bleeding, and (2).to clear liver fire for up-flaming of liver fire with headache and also for hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Flos Sophorae, Pagodatree Flower, Huái Huā.
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Sophorae Immaturus is used in the same way as the flower, with stronger action. The herb is commonly known as Flos Sophorae Immaturus, Pagodatree Flower-bud, Huái Mǐ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Sophorae is the dried ripe fruit of Sophora japonica L (family Leguminosae), used as pagodatree flower, chiefly for the treatment of hemorrhoidal bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Sophorae, Pogodatree Pod, Huái Jiǎo.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Sanguisorbae is the dried root of Sanguisorba officinalis L., or Sanguisorba officinalis L.var.longifolia (Bertol.) Yü et Li (family Rosaceae), used as a blood-cooling hemostatic for treating various kinds of hemorrhage such as hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, and also used as an important agent for treating burns. The herb is commonly known as Radix Sanguisorbae, garden burnet root, Dì Yú.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Cirsii is the dried aerial part of Cirsium setosum (Willd.) MB (family Compositae), used (1).to cool blood and stop bleeding, chiefly for the treatment of hematuria, (2).to dissipate stasis and counteract toxin for treating boils, and (3).also used as an antihypertensive. The herb is commonly known as Herba Cirsii, Field Thistle, Xiǎo Jì.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Capsellae is the dried entire plant of Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic (family Cruciferae), used (1).as a blood-cooling hemostatic for treating menorrhagia, postpartum hemorrhage and hematuria, and (2).as a diuretic for treating nephritic edema and hypertention. The herb is commonly known as Herba Capsellae, Shepherd's Purse, Jì Cài.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Boehmeriae is the dried root of Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud (family Urticaceae), used to stop bleeding and prevent miscarriage for the treatment of bleeding in cases of threatened abortion and menorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Radix Boehmeriae, Ramie Root, Zhù Má.
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Imperatae is the dried rhizome of Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.var.major (Nees) C.E.Hubb (family Graminae), used to cool blood, stop bleeding, clear heat and induce diuresis for the treatment of epistaxis and hematuria due to blood heat, edema, jaundice, and stranguria associated with heat. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Imperatae, Lalang Grass Rhizome, Bái Máo Gēn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Cacumen Platycladi is the dried twig and leaf of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco (family Cupressaceae), used in the same way as a blood-cooling hemostatic for treating epistaxis, hemoptysis, hematemesis, hematochezia and metrorrhagia, also used for treating premature graying of hair. The herb is commonly known as Cacumen Platycladi, Chinese Arborvitae Twig and Leaf, Cè Bǎi Yè.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Rumecis Patientiae is the dried root of Rumex patientia L (family Polygonaceae), used as a blood-cooling hemostatic for various types of hemorrhage due to excessive heat in the blood. The herb is commonly known as Radix Rumecis Patientiae, Patient Dock Root, Niú Xī Xī.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Notoginseng is the dried root of Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H.Chen ex C.Chow (family Arialiaceae), used to resolve stasis, stop bleeding, activate the blood and check pain for treating various kinds of external and internal hemorrhage, blood stasis and pain in cases of traumatic injuries, and angina pectoris. The herb is commonly known as Radix Notoginseng, Sanchi, Sān Qī.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Rubiae is the dried root and rhizome of Rubia cordifolia L (family Rubiaceae), used to cool the blood, resolve stasis and stop bleeding for treating epistaxis, metrorrhagia and traumatic bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Radix Rubiae, Qiàn Cǎo.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pollen Typhae is the dried pollen of Typha angustifolia L., Typha orientalis Presl., or related species Typha latifolia L., Typha angustata Bory et Chaub (family Typhaceae), used to promote the circulation of the blood and relieve pain by eliminating blood stasis for the treatment of dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, and gastralgia. The herb is commonly known as Pollen Typhae, Cat-tail Pollen, Pú Huánɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pollen Typhae Carbonisatum is used as a stasis-removing hemostatic.
Brief Introduction: The herb Ophicalcitum is the marble containing green serpentine (Serpentine marble), used as an astringent hemostatic for treating hemoptysis and hematemesis, and externally for treating incised wounds. The herb is commonly known as Ophicalcitum, Ophicalcite, Huā Ruǐ Shí.
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Bletillae is the steamed and dried tuber of Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Reichb.f (family Orchidaceae), used (1).as a hemostatic for treating hemoptysis, hematemesis and traumatic bleeding, and (2).to reduce swelling and promote regeneration for treating boils and burns. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Bletillae, Common Bletilla Tuber, Common Bletilla Pseudobulb, Tuber of Common Bletilla, Tuber of Hyacinth Bletilla, Bái Jí.
Brief Introduction: The herb Crinis Carbonisatus is used to stop bleeding and remove blood stasis for treating various kinds of hemorrhage. It is commonly known as Crinis Carbonisatus, Carbonized Hair, Xuè Yú Tàn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Agrimoniae is the dried aerial part of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb (family Rosaceae), used (1).as an astringent hemostatic for treating various kinds of bleeding including bloody dysentery, and (2).to counteract toxins and reduce swelling for treating boils and sores. It is also used for treating malaria. The herb is commonly known as Herba Agrimoniae, Hairvein Agrimonia Herb, Hairyvein Agrimonia Herb and Bud, Xiān Hè Cǎo(literally it means "the Crane Herb").
Brief Introduction: The herb Petiolus Trachycarpi Carbonisatus is the carbonized petiole of Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl (family Palmae), used as an astringent hemostatic for treating hematemesis, epistaxis, hematochezia, and menorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Petiolus Trachycarpi Carbonisatus, Carbonized Windmillpalm Petiole, Zōnɡ Lǘ Tàn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Nodus Nelumbinis rhizomatis is the dried node of the rhizome of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (family Nymphaeaceae), used to cool blood, stop bleeding and remove blood stasis for the treatment of nasal bleeding, hemoptysis, hematuria and abnormal uterine bleeding. The herb is commonly known as Nodus Nelumbinis rhizomatis, Lotus Rhizome Node, ǒu Jié.
Brief Introduction: The herb Herba Orostachyos is the dried aerial part of Orostachys fimbriatus (Turcz.) Berger., Orstachys erubescens(Maxim.) Ohwi., Orostachys malacophyllus (Pall.) Fisch., or Orostachys spinosus (L.) C.A.Mey (family Crassalaceae), used as a hemostatic mainly for treating hematochezia and hematemesis, and externally for treating skin ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Herba Orostachyos, Roof Stonecrop, Wǎ Sōnɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Folium Artemisiae Argyi is the dried leaf of Artemisia argyi Lévl.et Vant (family Compositae), used to warm the uterus and stop bleeding in cases of functional uterine bleeding, sterility, and dysmenorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Argy Wormwood Leaf, Ai Ye, Aiye, Argyi Leaf, Chinese mugwort leaf, Folium Artemisiae Argyi, Artemesia, ARTEMISIA ARGYI, Artemisia leaf, Artemisiae Argyi Folium, Chinese mugwort leaf, dried leaf of artemisia, or ài Yè.
Brief Introduction: The herb Terra Flava Usta is clean calcined yellow earth in small lumps, used as (1).an anti-emetic for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to chronic stomach diseases or pregnancy, (2).an antidiarrhetic for chronic diarrhea, and (3).a hemostatic for bleeding due to failure of the spleen to control the blood. The herb is commonly known as Terra Flava Usta, Calcined Yellow Earth, Fú Lónɡ Gān.
