✵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:Yang Tonics,Herbs for Reinforcing Yang
Introduction: Yang Tonics,Herbs for Reinforcing Yang: also known as Yang-tonifying herb, or Yang-reinforcing herb, an agent or substance herb that tonifies Yang-Qi, used in treating Yang deficiency.
✵Till the date Oct 10th,2019, there are Totally [15] kinds of common TCM herbs, [28] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of related fungus species, are recorded in this category. These Yang Tonics, Herbs for tonifies Yang-Qi are briefly introduced separately:
Herba Cistanchis(Desert-living Cistanche).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cistanchis is the dried fleshy stem with scales of Cistanche deserticola Y.C. Ma(family Orobanchaceae), used (1).to reinforce kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence and premature ejaculation, and (2).as a mild laxative for treating chronic constipation in the aged. The herb is commonly known as Herba Cistanchis, Desert-living Cistanche, Ròu Cōnɡ Rónɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae is the dried ripe seed of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq.(family zingiberaceae), used to warm the spleen and kidney for the treatment of (1).chronic diarrhea with cold and pain in the abdomen, and (2).enuresis, frequent micturition and seminal emission. The herb is commonly known as Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae, Sharpleaf Galangal Seed, Yì Zhì Rén.
Rhizoma Curculiginis(Common Curculigo Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Curculiginis is the dried rhizome of Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.(family Amaryllidaceae), used to warm the kidney, reinforce Yang, strengthen the tendons and bones, and dispel cold-damp for the treatment of aching back and knees with intolerance of cold, impotence, enuresis, stubborn arthralgia, chronic diarrhea. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Curculiginis, Common Curculigo Rhizome, Xiān Máo.
Herba Epimedii(Epimedium Herb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Epimedii is the dried aerial part of Epimedium brevicornum Maxim., Epimedium sagittatum(Sieb.et Zucc.) Maxim., Epimedium koreanum Nakai., Epimedium pubescens Maxim., or Epimedium wushanense T.S. Ying(family Berberidaceae), used (1).to replenish kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence, sterility and frequent micturition, and (2).to strengthen the tendons and bones and dispel wind-damp for rheumatalgia, contracture, and numbness. The herb is commonly known as Herba Epimedii, Epimedium Herb, Herb of Shorthorned Epimedium, Herb of Sagittate Epimedium, Herb of Pubescent epimedium, Yín Yánɡ Huò.
Semen Jugalandis(Walnut Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Jugalandis is the dried ripe seed of Juglans regia L.(family Juglandeceae), used to tonify the kidney and lung for treating aching back and knees, cough and dyspnea of deficiency-cold type, seminal emission, and impotence. The herb is commonly known as Semen Jugalandis, Walnut Seed, Hé Tɑo Rén.
Herba Cynomorii(Songaria Cynomorium Herb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cynomorii is the dried fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr.(family cynomoriaceae), used (1).to reinforce kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence, seminal emission, and (2).as a mild laxative for chronic constipation in the aged. The herb is commonly known as Herba Cynomorii, Songaria Cynomorium Herb, Suǒ Yánɡ.
Radix Morindae Officinalis(Morinda Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Morindae Officinalis is the dried root of Morinda officinalis How(family Rubiaceae), used to reinforce kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence and premature ejaculation in men, and frigidity in women. The herb is commonly known as Radix Morindae Officinalis, Morinda Root, Bā Jǐ Tiān.
Semen Trigonellae(Common Fenugreek Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Trigonellae is the dried ripe seed of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.(family Leguminosae), used to warm the kidney, dispel cold and relieve pain for the treatment of cold pain in the testis, hernial pain, weakness and edema of the legs due to cold-damp. The herb is commonly known as Semen Trigonellae, Common Fenugreek Seed, Hú Lú Bā.
Fructus Psoraleae(Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Psoraleae is the dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L.(family Leguminosae), used to warm the kidney and spleen, and reinforce Yang for the treatment of impotence, nocturnal emission, frequent micturition, chronic asthma due to kidney insufficiency, and diarrhea occurring daily just before dawn due to deficiency of spleen and kidney Yang. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Psoraleae, Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit, Bǔ Gǔ Zhī.
Semen Cuscutae(Dodder Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Cuscutae is the dried ripe seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam.(family convolvulaceae), used to tonify the liver and kidney, to improve eyesight and prevent miscarriage, for the treatment of nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, diabetes, decreased eyesight and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Semen Cuscutae, Dodder Seed, Tú Sī Zǐ.
Cortex Eucommiae(Eucommia Bark).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Eucommiae is the dried stem-bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.(family Eucommiaceae), used to tonify the liver and kidney, strengthen the tendons and bones, and prevent miscarriages for the treatment of aching back and knees, impotence, frequent micturition, threatened abortion and nowadays for hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Eucommiae, Eucommia Bark, Dù Zhònɡ.
Rhizoma Cibotii(Cibot Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Cibotii is the dried rhizome of Cibotum barometz(L.) J.Sm.(family Dicksoniaceae), used to tonify the liver and kidney, strengthen the back and knees and dispel wind-damp, for the treatment of insecurity of the kidney and enuresis and leukorrhagia, aching back and knees, rheumatic pain in the back, and strained lumbar muscles. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Cibotii, Cibot Rhizome, Gǒu Jǐ.
Radix Dipsaci(Himalayan Teasel Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Dipsaci is the dried root of Dipsacus asperoides C.Y. Cheng et T.M. Ai(family Dipsacaceae), used (1).to tonify the liver and kidney and strengthen the tendons and bones for the treatment of aching back and joints, rheumatic pain in the lumbar region, (2).to improve the healing of fractures, and (3).to stop bleeding and prevent miscarriage, for treating functional uterine bleeding and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Radix Dipsaci, Himalayan Teasel Root, Xù Duàn.
Rhizoma Drynariae(Furtune's Drynaria Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Drynariae is the dried rhizome of Drynaria fortunei(Kunze)J. Sm.or Drynaria baronii(Christ)Diels(family Polypodiaceae), used (1).to tonify the kidney for the treatment of lumbago, impaired hearing and tinnitus, (2).to promote the healing of traumatic injuries and bone fracture, and (3).externally for alopecia areata and vitiligo. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Drynariae, Furtune's Drynaria Rhizome, Gǔ Suì Bǔ, or Shí Yán Jiāng(literally means "Rock Ginger"), Hóu Jiāng(literally means "Monkey Ginger"), Máo Jiāng(literally means "Hairy Ginger").
Cordyceps(Chinese Caterpillar Fungus).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cordyceps is the dried body of stroma of the fungus, Cordyceps sinensis(Berk.) Sacc.(family Hypocreaceae) growing on the larvae of certain insects (family Hepialidae) and the dead caterpillars, used to reinforce kidney Yang and tonify the lung for the treatment of impotence, nocturnal emission, night sweats, chronic cough with hemoptysis in cases of phthisis. The herb is commonly known as Cordyceps, Chinese Caterpillar Fungus, Dōnɡ Chónɡ Xià Cǎo.
✵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: Yang Tonics,Herbs for Reinforcing Yang: also known as Yang-tonifying herb, or Yang-reinforcing herb, an agent or substance herb that tonifies Yang-Qi, used in treating Yang deficiency.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cistanchis is the dried fleshy stem with scales of Cistanche deserticola Y.C. Ma(family Orobanchaceae), used (1).to reinforce kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence and premature ejaculation, and (2).as a mild laxative for treating chronic constipation in the aged. The herb is commonly known as Herba Cistanchis, Desert-living Cistanche, Ròu Cōnɡ Rónɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae is the dried ripe seed of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq.(family zingiberaceae), used to warm the spleen and kidney for the treatment of (1).chronic diarrhea with cold and pain in the abdomen, and (2).enuresis, frequent micturition and seminal emission. The herb is commonly known as Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae, Sharpleaf Galangal Seed, Yì Zhì Rén.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Curculiginis is the dried rhizome of Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.(family Amaryllidaceae), used to warm the kidney, reinforce Yang, strengthen the tendons and bones, and dispel cold-damp for the treatment of aching back and knees with intolerance of cold, impotence, enuresis, stubborn arthralgia, chronic diarrhea. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Curculiginis, Common Curculigo Rhizome, Xiān Máo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Epimedii is the dried aerial part of Epimedium brevicornum Maxim., Epimedium sagittatum(Sieb.et Zucc.) Maxim., Epimedium koreanum Nakai., Epimedium pubescens Maxim., or Epimedium wushanense T.S. Ying(family Berberidaceae), used (1).to replenish kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence, sterility and frequent micturition, and (2).to strengthen the tendons and bones and dispel wind-damp for rheumatalgia, contracture, and numbness. The herb is commonly known as Herba Epimedii, Epimedium Herb, Herb of Shorthorned Epimedium, Herb of Sagittate Epimedium, Herb of Pubescent epimedium, Yín Yánɡ Huò.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Jugalandis is the dried ripe seed of Juglans regia L.(family Juglandeceae), used to tonify the kidney and lung for treating aching back and knees, cough and dyspnea of deficiency-cold type, seminal emission, and impotence. The herb is commonly known as Semen Jugalandis, Walnut Seed, Hé Tɑo Rén.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cynomorii is the dried fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr.(family cynomoriaceae), used (1).to reinforce kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence, seminal emission, and (2).as a mild laxative for chronic constipation in the aged. The herb is commonly known as Herba Cynomorii, Songaria Cynomorium Herb, Suǒ Yánɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Morindae Officinalis is the dried root of Morinda officinalis How(family Rubiaceae), used to reinforce kidney Yang for the treatment of impotence and premature ejaculation in men, and frigidity in women. The herb is commonly known as Radix Morindae Officinalis, Morinda Root, Bā Jǐ Tiān.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Trigonellae is the dried ripe seed of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.(family Leguminosae), used to warm the kidney, dispel cold and relieve pain for the treatment of cold pain in the testis, hernial pain, weakness and edema of the legs due to cold-damp. The herb is commonly known as Semen Trigonellae, Common Fenugreek Seed, Hú Lú Bā.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Psoraleae is the dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L.(family Leguminosae), used to warm the kidney and spleen, and reinforce Yang for the treatment of impotence, nocturnal emission, frequent micturition, chronic asthma due to kidney insufficiency, and diarrhea occurring daily just before dawn due to deficiency of spleen and kidney Yang. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Psoraleae, Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit, Bǔ Gǔ Zhī.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Cuscutae is the dried ripe seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam.(family convolvulaceae), used to tonify the liver and kidney, to improve eyesight and prevent miscarriage, for the treatment of nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, diabetes, decreased eyesight and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Semen Cuscutae, Dodder Seed, Tú Sī Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Eucommiae is the dried stem-bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.(family Eucommiaceae), used to tonify the liver and kidney, strengthen the tendons and bones, and prevent miscarriages for the treatment of aching back and knees, impotence, frequent micturition, threatened abortion and nowadays for hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Eucommiae, Eucommia Bark, Dù Zhònɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Cibotii is the dried rhizome of Cibotum barometz(L.) J.Sm.(family Dicksoniaceae), used to tonify the liver and kidney, strengthen the back and knees and dispel wind-damp, for the treatment of insecurity of the kidney and enuresis and leukorrhagia, aching back and knees, rheumatic pain in the back, and strained lumbar muscles. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Cibotii, Cibot Rhizome, Gǒu Jǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Dipsaci is the dried root of Dipsacus asperoides C.Y. Cheng et T.M. Ai(family Dipsacaceae), used (1).to tonify the liver and kidney and strengthen the tendons and bones for the treatment of aching back and joints, rheumatic pain in the lumbar region, (2).to improve the healing of fractures, and (3).to stop bleeding and prevent miscarriage, for treating functional uterine bleeding and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Radix Dipsaci, Himalayan Teasel Root, Xù Duàn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Drynariae is the dried rhizome of Drynaria fortunei(Kunze)J. Sm.or Drynaria baronii(Christ)Diels(family Polypodiaceae), used (1).to tonify the kidney for the treatment of lumbago, impaired hearing and tinnitus, (2).to promote the healing of traumatic injuries and bone fracture, and (3).externally for alopecia areata and vitiligo. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Drynariae, Furtune's Drynaria Rhizome, Gǔ Suì Bǔ, or Shí Yán Jiāng(literally means "Rock Ginger"), Hóu Jiāng(literally means "Monkey Ginger"), Máo Jiāng(literally means "Hairy Ginger").
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cordyceps is the dried body of stroma of the fungus, Cordyceps sinensis(Berk.) Sacc.(family Hypocreaceae) growing on the larvae of certain insects (family Hepialidae) and the dead caterpillars, used to reinforce kidney Yang and tonify the lung for the treatment of impotence, nocturnal emission, night sweats, chronic cough with hemoptysis in cases of phthisis. The herb is commonly known as Cordyceps, Chinese Caterpillar Fungus, Dōnɡ Chónɡ Xià Cǎo.