Pungent-cool Exterior-releasing Herbs.

TCM Herbalism:Medicinals and Classifications. ✵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:Pungent-cool Exterior-releasing Herbs.

 TCM Herbs Icon01 Introduction: Pungent-cool Exterior-releasing Herbs: an agent or substance herbs pungent in flavor and cool in property, which is usually used for treating a wind-heat exterior syndrome.


 
Classifications of Herbs.

 TCM Herbs Icon 02 Introduction: The Pungent-cool Exterior-releasing Herbs are known including:, , , , , , , , , , , , .

 ✵Till the date Oct 10th,2019, there are Totally [13] kinds of common TCM herbs, [21] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of insect species, are recorded in this category. These Pungent-cool Exterior-releasing Herbs are briefly introduced separately:

 
Radix Bupleuri(Chinese Thorowax Root).

 Bupleurum chinense DC Brief Introduction: The Radix Bupleuri is the dried root of Bupleurum chinense DC or Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd(family Umbelliferae), used (1).to reduce fever for relieving alternate spells of chills and fever, (2).to relieve liver Qi stagnation for alleviating hypochondriac and thoracic pains, and (3).to lift spleen Qi for correction of visceroptosis. The herb is commonly known as Radix Bupleuri, Chinese Thorowax Root, Chái Hú.more
 
Herba Menthae(Peppermint).

 Mentha haplocalyx Brief Introduction: The Herba Menthae is the dried aerial part of Mentha haplocalyx Briq, Mentha haplocalyx Briq.var.piperascens(Malinvaud)C.Y.Wu et H.W.Li, or Mentha x piperta L(family Labiatae), used (1).to disperse wind and heat in the treatment of wind-heat affliction, (2).to clear the head and eyes for relieving headache and conjunctivitis, (3).to promote eruption in the treatment of measles, and (4).to soothe the liver for alleviating hypochondriac and thoracic pain. The herb is commonly known as Herba Menthae, Peppermint, Bò He.more
 
Folium Mori(Mulberry Leaf).

 Mulberry Leaf Brief Introduction: The Folium Mori is the dried leaf of White Mulberry, Morus alba L.(family Moraceae), used (1).to disperse wind and heat in the treatment of wind-heat affliction, (2).to pacify the liver and brighten the eyes for relieving hyperactivity of the liver with headache and acute conjunctivitis, and (3).to clear and moisten the lung for relieving dry cough. The herb is commonly known as Folium Mori, Mulberry Leaf, Sānɡ Yè.more
 
Flos Chrysanthemi(Chrysanthemum Flower).

 Chrysanthemum Flower Brief Introduction: The Flos Chrysanthemi is the dried flower-head of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.(family Compositae), used (1).to disperse wind and heat in the treatment of wind-heat affliction with fever and headache, (2).to pacify the liver and brighten the eyes for treating acute conjunctivitis, and dizziness in hyperactive liver Yang, and (3).to clear heat and counteract toxins for treating boils and sores. The herb is commonly known as Flos Chrysanthemi, Chrysanthemum Flower, Jú Huā.more
 
Radix Puerariae(Kudzuvine Root).

 Pueraria lobata Brief Introduction: The Radix Puerariae is the dried root of Pueraria lobata (Willd.)Ohwi or Pueraria thomsonii Benth (family Legumonisae), used (1).to reduce heat in cases of exterior syndrome with fever and painful stiffness of the back and nape, (2).to relieve thirst in febrile diseases and diabetes mellitus, (3).to relieve diarrhea in spleen insufficiency, and (4).to promote eruption for measles. The herb is commonly known as Radix Puerariae, Kudzuvine Root, Gě Gēn.more
 
Fructus Arctii(Burdock Fruit).

 Burdock Fruit Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Arctii is the dried ripe fruit of great burdock, Arctium lappa L (family Compositae), used (1).to disperse wind and heat in the treatment of wind-heat affliction, (2).to promote eruption for measles, and (3).to counteract toxins and reduce swelling for boils, sores, mumps and erysipelas. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Arctii, Burdock Fruit, Niú Bànɡ Zǐ.more
 
Fructus Viticis(Shrub Chaste-tree Fruit).

 Vitex trifolia Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Viticis is the dried ripe fruit of simple-leaved chaste tree, Vitex simplicifolia Cham, or three-leaved chaste tree, Vitex trifolia L (family Verbenaceae), used for treating wind-heat affliction with fever and headache, acute conjunctivitis, blurred vision and dizziness. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Viticis, Shrub Chaste-tree Fruit, Màn Jīnɡ Zǐ.more
 
Periostracum Cicadae(Cicada Slough).

 Cicada Slough Brief Introduction: The Herb Periostracum Cicadae is the slough shed by the nymph of Cryptotympana pustulata Fabr (family Cicadidae), used (1).to disperse wind and heat in the treatment of wind-heat affliction, (2).to promote eruption for measles and relieve itching for urticaria, (3).to remove the nebula and improve eyesight, and (4).to relieve spasm in infantile convulsion and tetanus. The herb is commonly known as Periostracum Cicadae, Cicada Slough, Chán Tuì.more
 
Rhizoma Cimicifuga(Largetrifoliolious Bugbane Rhizome).

 Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Cimicifuga is the dried rhizome of Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom, Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim, or Cimicifuga foetida L(family Ranunculaceae), used (1).to promote eruption in the treatment of measles, (2).to clear heat and counteract toxins for treating sore throat and stomatitis, and (3).to restore the normal position of the viscera in cases of splanchnoptosis. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Cimicifuga, Largetrifoliolious Bugbane Rhizome, Shēnɡ Má.more
 
Semen Sojae Preparatum(Fermented Soybean).

 Fermented Soybean Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Sojae Preparatum is the fermented preparation of the ripe seed of Glycine max (L.) Merr (family Leguminosae), used in the early stage of febrile diseases to relieve exterior syndromes and in the late stage to relieve fidgetiness and insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Sojae Preparatum, Fermented Soybean, Dàn Dòu Chǐ.more
 
Cacumen Tamaricis(Chinese Tamarisk Twig).

 Chinese Tamarisk Twig Brief Introduction: The Herb Cacumen Tamaricis is the dried young green twig of Tamarix chinensis Lour (family Tamaricaceae), used for measles to promote eruption, and also for rheumatism to relieve arthralgia. The herb is commonly known as Cacumen Tamaricis, Chinese Tamarisk Twig, Xī Hé Liǔ.more
 
Herba Spirodelae(Common ducksmeat Herb).

 Common ducksmeat Herb Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Spirodelae is the dried entire plant of Spirodela polyrrhiza(L.) Schneid, or Lemna minor L (family Lemnaceae), used to promote eruption for measles, to relieve itching for urticaria, and to induce diuresis for edema. The herb is commonly known as Herba Spirodelae, Common ducksmeat Herb, Fú Pínɡ.more
 
Radix Dichroae(Antifeverile Dichroa Root).

 Dichroa febrifuga Lour Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Dichroae is the dried root of Dichroa febrifuga Lour (family Saxifragaceae), used for the treatment of malaria. The herb is commonly known as Radix Dichroae, Antifeverile Dichroa Root, Chánɡ Shān.more

 

 Last edit and latest revision date:
   cool hit counter
  Language switch