✵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 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.
✵Till the date Oct 10th,2019, there are Totally [20] kinds of common TCM herbs, [20] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of related mineral, are recorded in this category. These Herbs Regulating blood conditions,Herbs Hemostatics are briefly introduced separately:
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").
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ecliptae(Eclipta,Yerbadetajo Herb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Ecliptae is the aerial part of Eclipta prostrata L (family Compositae), used (1).as a blood-cooling hemostatic for various hemorrhages due to excessive heat in the blood, and (2).as a tonic to nourish the liver and kidney for the treatment of dizziness, tinnitus, premature graying of hair, and aching and weakness in the back and legs. The herb is commonly known as Herba Ecliptae, Eclipta, Yerbadetajo Herb, Mò Hàn Lián.
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.