✵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:Expectorants,Herbs for Resolving Heat-Phlegm.
Introduction: Expectorants,Herbs for Resolving Cold-Phlegm: an agent or substance herbs warm in property, used in treating disorders of cold-phlegm or phlegm-dampness, also known as cooling phlegm-resolving herbs. Expectorants herbs for resolving heat-phlegm mostly are cold and cooling in nature, have functions of purging heat and removing heat-phlegm.
Expectorants herbs for resolving heat-phlegm mostly are cold and cooling in nature, have functions purging heat and removing heat-phlegm, some herbs are nourishing and moisturizing dryness, some herbs with salty flavor have functions softening hard lumps and dispelling nodes etc., and these herbs are mainly used for various syndromes of heat-phlegm, and other syndromes due to heat-phlegm, epilepsy of heat-phlegm type, apoplexy and convulsion, gall, scrofula of phlegm-heat type, etc. Representative herbs of this kind are Bèi Mǔ (Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii, Bulbus Fritillarie Cirrhosae, Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae , Bulbus Fritillarie Ussuriensis), Radix Platycoli (Jú Gěnɡ), and other herbs including Flos Farfarae (Kuǎn Dōnɡ Huā), Radix Stemonae (Bǎi Bù), Folium rhododendri Daurici (Mǎn Shān Hónɡ), Semen Oroxyli (Mù Hú Dié), Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae (Pànɡ Dà Hǎi), Concha Arcae (Wǎ Lénɡ Zǐ), Concha Arcae Usta(Duàn Wǎ Lénɡ), Fructus Trichosanthis (Guā Lóu), Radix Trichosanthis (Tiān Huā Fěn), Concretio Silicea Bambusae (Tiān Zhú Huánɡ), Caulis Bambusae (Zhú Rú), Radix Adenophorae(Nán Shā Shēn), Sargassum (Hái Zǎo), Thallus Laminariae seu Eckloniae (Kūn Bù), Radix Peucedani(Qián Hú), Pseudobulbus Cremastrae seu Pleiones (Shān Cí Gu), Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae (Huánɡ Yào Zǐ), Lapis Micae Aureus(Jīn Ménɡ Shí) etc.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [23] kinds of common TCM herbs, [35] kinds of related plant species,[3] kind of animals (shellfishes), are recorded in this category. These Expectorants,Herbs for Resolving Heat-Phlegm are briefly introduced separately:
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii is the dried bulb of Fritillaria thunbergii Miq.(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat and resolve phlegm in cases of cough with thick expectoration, and (2).to reduce nodulation in cases of mastitis and scrofula. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii, Thunbery Fritillary Bulb, Zhè Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria walujewii Regel or Fritillaria pallidiflora Schrenk(family Liliaceae), used as thunbery fritillary bulb. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae, Sinkiang Fritillary Bulb, Yī Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillarie Cirrhosae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don., Fritillaria unibracteata Hsiao et K.C.Hsia., Fritillaria przewalskii Maxim.ex Batal., Fritillaria delavayi Franch., or Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don var. ecirrhosa Franch(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat, resolve phlegm, moisten the lung for relieving dry cough due to lung heat and chronic cough with bloody sputum in cases of phthisis, and (2).to dissipate nodulation for treating boils, sores, mastitis, and lung abscess. The herb is commonly known as Unibract Fritillary Bulb, Bulb of Unibract Fritillary, Bulb of Tendrilleaf Fritillary, Bulb of Przewalsk Fritillary, Bulb of Delavay Fritillary or Chuān Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillarie Ussuriensis is the dried bulb of Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim.(family Liliaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, relieve cough and resolve phlegm for the treatment of cough with expectoration of sticky and blood-streaked sputum. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Ussuriensis, Ussuri Fritillary Bulb, Pínɡ Bèi Mǔ.
Radix Platycoli (Platycodon Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Platycoli is the dried root of Platycodon grandiflorus(Jacq.)A.DC.(family Campanulaceae), used to resolve phlegm, soothe the throat and evacuate pus for treating cough with much phlegm, lung abscess with purulent expectoration, painful swelling of the throat and hoarse voice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Platycoli, Platycodon Root, Jú Gěnɡ.
Flos Farfarae (Common Coltsfoot Flower).
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Farfarae is the dried flower-bud of Tussilago farfara L.(family Compositae), used for treating a chronic cough with profuse expectoration and hemoptysis in consumptive diseases. The herb is commonly known as Common Coltsfoot Flower, Kuǎn Dōnɡ Huā.
Radix Stemonae (Stemona Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Stemonae is the steamed and dried tuberous root of Stemona sessilifolia (Miq.) Franch.et Sav., Stemona japonica (BL.) Miq., or Stemona tuberosa Lour(family Stemonaceae), used to moisten the lung and relieve acute and chronic cough, and externally to kill trichomonads and lice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Stemonae, Stemona Root, Bǎi Bù.
Brief Introduction: The herb Folium rhododendri Daurici is the dried leaf of Rhododendron dauricum L (Family Ericaceae), used as an antitussive and expectorant for acute and chronic bronchitis. The herb is commonly known as Folium Rhododendri daurici, Dahurian Rhododendron Leaf, Mǎn Shān Hónɡ..
Semen Oroxyli (Trumpetflower Seed).
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Oroxyli is the dried ripe seed of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz (family Bignoniaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, and soothe the throat for the treatment of cough, sore throat, and hoarseness of voice in cases of wind-heat afflictions. The herb is commonly known as Trumetflower Seed, Seed of Trumetflower or Mù Hú Dié.
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae is the dried ripe seed of Sterculia lychnophora Hance (family Sterculiaceae), used (1).to clear the lung of heat for relieving sore throat, hoarseness and cough, and (2).to moisten the intestines for relieving constipation. The herb is commonly known as Boat-fruited Scaphium Seed, Seed of Boat-fruited Sterculia, Pànɡ Dà Hǎi.
Concha Arcae (Arc Shell).
Brief Introduction: The herb Concha Arcae is the shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke., Arca granosa Linnaeus., or Arca inflata Reeve (family Arcidae), used to eliminate phlegm and soften hard lumps for treating scrofula and goiter. The herb is commonly known as Concha Arcae, Arc Shell, Wǎ Lénɡ Zǐ.
Concha Arcae Usta (Calcined Arc Shell).
Brief Introduction: The herb Concha Arcae Usta is the calcined shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke, Arca granosa L. or Arca inflata Reeve(family Arcidae), used as an antacid agent for the treatment of acid regurgitation. It is commonly known as Concha Arcae Usta, Calcined Arc Shell, Duàn Wǎ Lénɡ.
Fructus Trichosanthis (Snakegourd Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Trichosanthis is the dried fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim., or Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms (family Cucurbitaceae), used (1).to clear heat and resolve phlegm for relieving cough and dyspnea caused by heat-phlegm, (2).to soothe the chest for angina pectoris, (3).to reduce swelling in the treatment of lung abscess, appendicitis and mastitis, and (4).to moisten the intestines for opening the bowels. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Trichosanthis, Snakegourd Fruit, Guā Lóu.
Radix Trichosanthis (Snake-gourd Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Trichosanthis is the dried root of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim., or Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms (family Cucurbitaceae), used to clear heat, promote fluid production, moisten the lung, counteract toxins and reduce swelling for relieving thirst in cases of febrile diseases and diabetes, and treating boils, sores and abscesses. The herb is commonly known as Radix Trichosanthis, Snake-gourd Root, Tiān Huā Fěn.
Concretio Silicea Bambusae (Tabashir).
Brief Introduction: The herb Concretio Silicea Bambusae is the dried masses of secretion in the stem of Bambusa textilis McClure or Schizostachyum chinense Rendle (family Gramineae), used to clear heat, cleanse the heart of phlegm for the treatment of impaired consciousness in high fever and stroke, and also for infantile convulsion. The herb is commonly known as Concretio Silicea Bambusae, Tabashir, Tiān Zhú Huánɡ.
Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam (Bamboo Shavings).
Brief Introduction: The herb Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam is the dried shavings of the stem of Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Phyllostachys nigra var.henonis Stapf., or Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var.pubescens P.F.Li (family Gramineae), used to clear heat, resolve phlegm, induce tranquilization and stop vomiting for relieving cough or insomnia due to phlegm-heat, and vomiting due to stomach heat. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam, Bamboo Shavings, Zhú Rú.
Radix Adenophorae (Fourleaf Ladybell Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Adenophorae is the dried root of Adenophora tetraphylla (Thunb.) Fisch., or Adenophora stricta Miq (family Campanulaceae), used to nourish Yin, clear the lung, resolve phlegm and replenish Qi for relieving cough in cases of lung Yin deficiency, and deficiency of Qi and fluid in the late stage of a febrile disease. The herb is commonly known as Radix Adenophorae, Fourleaf Ladybell Root, Nán Shā Shēn.
Sargassum (Seaweed).
Brief Introduction: The herb Sargassum is the dried thallus of seaweed, Sargassum pallidum (Turn.) C.Ag., Sargassum fusiforme (Harv.) Setch (family Sargassaceae), used (1)to eliminate phlegm and soften hard masses for treating goiter, scrofula, and swelling of the testis, and (2) to induce diuresis for edema. The herb is commonly known as Sargassum, Seaweed or Hái Zǎo.
Thallus Laminariae seu Eckloniae (Kelp or Tangle).
Brief Introduction: The herb Thallus Laminariae seu Eckloniae is the dried thallus of sea tangle, Laminaria japonica Aresch., Ecklonia kurome Okam (family Laminariaceae), used together with seaweed to eliminate phlegm, soften hard masses and induce diuresis. The herb is commonly known as Thallus Laminariae seu Eckloniae, Kelp or Tangle, Kūn Bù.
Radix Peucedani (Hogfennel Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Peucedani is the dried root of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn., Peucedanum decursivum (Miq.) Maxim (family Umbelliferae), used to check the adverse up-flow of Qi, and resolve phlegm for relieving cough and dyspnea with copious or yellow sticky expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Root of Whiteflower Hogfennel, Root of Common Hogfennel, or Qián Hú.
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae seu Pleiones.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pseudobulbus Cremastrae seu Pleiones is the dried ripe pseudobulb of Cremastra appendiculata (D.Don) Makino., Pleione bulbocodioides(Franch.) Rolfe., or Pleione yunnanensis Rolfe (family Orchidaceae), used to clear heat for the treatment of boils, sores, scrofula, and snake bite. Also known as Appendiculate Cremasra Pseudobulb or Common Pleiorre Pseudobulb. The herb is commonly known as Appendiculate Cremasra Pseudobulb, or Common Pleiorre Pseudobulb, or Shān Cí Gu.
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae (Airpotato Yam).
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae is the dried rhizome of Dioscorea bulbifera L (family Dioscoreaceae), used as a blood-cooling hemostatic for stanching various kinds of bleeding and to counteract toxins for treating boils and sores. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae, Airpotato Yam Rhizome or Huánɡ Yào Zǐ.
Lapis Micae Aureus (Mica-schist).
Brief Introduction: The herb Lapis Micae Aureus is a golden-colored mineral schist of Vermiculite Schist or Hydrobiotite Schist, usually made into pills or powders to purge phlegm and stop convulsions in the treatment of cough and dyspnea with sticky sputum, epilepsy, and mania. The herb is commonly known as Lapis Micae Aureus, Mica-schist, Jīn Ménɡ Shí.
✵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: Expectorants,Herbs for Resolving Cold-Phlegm: an agent or substance herbs warm in property, used in treating disorders of cold-phlegm or phlegm-dampness, also known as cooling phlegm-resolving herbs. Expectorants herbs for resolving heat-phlegm mostly are cold and cooling in nature, have functions of purging heat and removing heat-phlegm.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii is the dried bulb of Fritillaria thunbergii Miq.(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat and resolve phlegm in cases of cough with thick expectoration, and (2).to reduce nodulation in cases of mastitis and scrofula. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii, Thunbery Fritillary Bulb, Zhè Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria walujewii Regel or Fritillaria pallidiflora Schrenk(family Liliaceae), used as thunbery fritillary bulb. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae, Sinkiang Fritillary Bulb, Yī Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillarie Cirrhosae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don., Fritillaria unibracteata Hsiao et K.C.Hsia., Fritillaria przewalskii Maxim.ex Batal., Fritillaria delavayi Franch., or Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don var. ecirrhosa Franch(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat, resolve phlegm, moisten the lung for relieving dry cough due to lung heat and chronic cough with bloody sputum in cases of phthisis, and (2).to dissipate nodulation for treating boils, sores, mastitis, and lung abscess. The herb is commonly known as Unibract Fritillary Bulb, Bulb of Unibract Fritillary, Bulb of Tendrilleaf Fritillary, Bulb of Przewalsk Fritillary, Bulb of Delavay Fritillary or Chuān Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Fritillarie Ussuriensis is the dried bulb of Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim.(family Liliaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, relieve cough and resolve phlegm for the treatment of cough with expectoration of sticky and blood-streaked sputum. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Ussuriensis, Ussuri Fritillary Bulb, Pínɡ Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Platycoli is the dried root of Platycodon grandiflorus(Jacq.)A.DC.(family Campanulaceae), used to resolve phlegm, soothe the throat and evacuate pus for treating cough with much phlegm, lung abscess with purulent expectoration, painful swelling of the throat and hoarse voice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Platycoli, Platycodon Root, Jú Gěnɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Farfarae is the dried flower-bud of Tussilago farfara L.(family Compositae), used for treating a chronic cough with profuse expectoration and hemoptysis in consumptive diseases. The herb is commonly known as Common Coltsfoot Flower, Kuǎn Dōnɡ Huā.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Stemonae is the steamed and dried tuberous root of Stemona sessilifolia (Miq.) Franch.et Sav., Stemona japonica (BL.) Miq., or Stemona tuberosa Lour(family Stemonaceae), used to moisten the lung and relieve acute and chronic cough, and externally to kill trichomonads and lice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Stemonae, Stemona Root, Bǎi Bù.
Brief Introduction: The herb Folium rhododendri Daurici is the dried leaf of Rhododendron dauricum L (Family Ericaceae), used as an antitussive and expectorant for acute and chronic bronchitis. The herb is commonly known as Folium Rhododendri daurici, Dahurian Rhododendron Leaf, Mǎn Shān Hónɡ..
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Oroxyli is the dried ripe seed of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz (family Bignoniaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, and soothe the throat for the treatment of cough, sore throat, and hoarseness of voice in cases of wind-heat afflictions. The herb is commonly known as Trumetflower Seed, Seed of Trumetflower or Mù Hú Dié.
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae is the dried ripe seed of Sterculia lychnophora Hance (family Sterculiaceae), used (1).to clear the lung of heat for relieving sore throat, hoarseness and cough, and (2).to moisten the intestines for relieving constipation. The herb is commonly known as Boat-fruited Scaphium Seed, Seed of Boat-fruited Sterculia, Pànɡ Dà Hǎi.
Brief Introduction: The herb Concha Arcae is the shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke., Arca granosa Linnaeus., or Arca inflata Reeve (family Arcidae), used to eliminate phlegm and soften hard lumps for treating scrofula and goiter. The herb is commonly known as Concha Arcae, Arc Shell, Wǎ Lénɡ Zǐ. 
Brief Introduction: The herb Concha Arcae Usta is the calcined shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke, Arca granosa L. or Arca inflata Reeve(family Arcidae), used as an antacid agent for the treatment of acid regurgitation. It is commonly known as Concha Arcae Usta, Calcined Arc Shell, Duàn Wǎ Lénɡ. 
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Trichosanthis is the dried fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim., or Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms (family Cucurbitaceae), used (1).to clear heat and resolve phlegm for relieving cough and dyspnea caused by heat-phlegm, (2).to soothe the chest for angina pectoris, (3).to reduce swelling in the treatment of lung abscess, appendicitis and mastitis, and (4).to moisten the intestines for opening the bowels. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Trichosanthis, Snakegourd Fruit, Guā Lóu.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Trichosanthis is the dried root of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim., or Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms (family Cucurbitaceae), used to clear heat, promote fluid production, moisten the lung, counteract toxins and reduce swelling for relieving thirst in cases of febrile diseases and diabetes, and treating boils, sores and abscesses. The herb is commonly known as Radix Trichosanthis, Snake-gourd Root, Tiān Huā Fěn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Concretio Silicea Bambusae is the dried masses of secretion in the stem of Bambusa textilis McClure or Schizostachyum chinense Rendle (family Gramineae), used to clear heat, cleanse the heart of phlegm for the treatment of impaired consciousness in high fever and stroke, and also for infantile convulsion. The herb is commonly known as Concretio Silicea Bambusae, Tabashir, Tiān Zhú Huánɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam is the dried shavings of the stem of Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Phyllostachys nigra var.henonis Stapf., or Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var.pubescens P.F.Li (family Gramineae), used to clear heat, resolve phlegm, induce tranquilization and stop vomiting for relieving cough or insomnia due to phlegm-heat, and vomiting due to stomach heat. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam, Bamboo Shavings, Zhú Rú.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Adenophorae is the dried root of Adenophora tetraphylla (Thunb.) Fisch., or Adenophora stricta Miq (family Campanulaceae), used to nourish Yin, clear the lung, resolve phlegm and replenish Qi for relieving cough in cases of lung Yin deficiency, and deficiency of Qi and fluid in the late stage of a febrile disease. The herb is commonly known as Radix Adenophorae, Fourleaf Ladybell Root, Nán Shā Shēn.
Brief Introduction: The herb Sargassum is the dried thallus of seaweed, Sargassum pallidum (Turn.) C.Ag., Sargassum fusiforme (Harv.) Setch (family Sargassaceae), used (1)to eliminate phlegm and soften hard masses for treating goiter, scrofula, and swelling of the testis, and (2) to induce diuresis for edema. The herb is commonly known as Sargassum, Seaweed or Hái Zǎo.
Brief Introduction: The herb Thallus Laminariae seu Eckloniae is the dried thallus of sea tangle, Laminaria japonica Aresch., Ecklonia kurome Okam (family Laminariaceae), used together with seaweed to eliminate phlegm, soften hard masses and induce diuresis. The herb is commonly known as Thallus Laminariae seu Eckloniae, Kelp or Tangle, Kūn Bù.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Peucedani is the dried root of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn., Peucedanum decursivum (Miq.) Maxim (family Umbelliferae), used to check the adverse up-flow of Qi, and resolve phlegm for relieving cough and dyspnea with copious or yellow sticky expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Root of Whiteflower Hogfennel, Root of Common Hogfennel, or Qián Hú.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pseudobulbus Cremastrae seu Pleiones is the dried ripe pseudobulb of Cremastra appendiculata (D.Don) Makino., Pleione bulbocodioides(Franch.) Rolfe., or Pleione yunnanensis Rolfe (family Orchidaceae), used to clear heat for the treatment of boils, sores, scrofula, and snake bite. Also known as Appendiculate Cremasra Pseudobulb or Common Pleiorre Pseudobulb. The herb is commonly known as Appendiculate Cremasra Pseudobulb, or Common Pleiorre Pseudobulb, or Shān Cí Gu.
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae is the dried rhizome of Dioscorea bulbifera L (family Dioscoreaceae), used as a blood-cooling hemostatic for stanching various kinds of bleeding and to counteract toxins for treating boils and sores. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae, Airpotato Yam Rhizome or Huánɡ Yào Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Lapis Micae Aureus is a golden-colored mineral schist of Vermiculite Schist or Hydrobiotite Schist, usually made into pills or powders to purge phlegm and stop convulsions in the treatment of cough and dyspnea with sticky sputum, epilepsy, and mania. The herb is commonly known as Lapis Micae Aureus, Mica-schist, Jīn Ménɡ Shí.
