✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent Medicines.
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.
Yang tonic is also known as Yang-tonifying herbs, an agent or substance that tonifies Yang-Qi, used in treating Yang deficiency. Yang-tonifying herbs have functions tonifying Yang-Qi, and are used for Yang deficiency syndrome, with symptoms aversion to cold and prefering to warmth, cold in hands and feet, tasteless and hydroadipsia (not thirst), like hot food and drink.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [14] kinds of common TCM herbs, [23] 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:
Radix Morindae Officinalis (Morinda Root)
Brief Introduction:Radix Morindae Officinalis is the dried root of Morinda officinalis How., used to reinforce kidney Yang for treating impotence and premature ejaculation in men and frigidity in women. It is commonly known as Radix Morindae Officinalis, Morinda Root, or Bā Jǐ Tiān.
Radix Dipsaci (Himalayan Teasel Root)
Brief Introduction:Radix Dipsaci is the dried root of Dipsacus asperoides C. Y. Cheng et T. M. Ai. It is used (1) to tonify the liver and kidneys and strengthen tendons and bones—indicated for soreness and pain in the lower back and joints, and rheumatic lumbar pain; (2) to promote fracture healing; and (3) to arrest bleeding and stabilize pregnancy—used for functional uterine bleeding and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Radix Dipsaci, Himalayan Teasel Root, or Xù Duàn.
Cortex Eucommiae (Eucommia Bark)
Brief Introduction:Cortex Eucommiae is the dried stem bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. It is used to tonify the liver and kidneys, strengthen tendons and bones, and stabilize pregnancy—indicated for soreness and pain in the lumbar region and knees, impotence, frequent urination, threatened abortion, and, in modern practice, hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Eucommiae, Eucommia Bark, or Dù Zhòng.
Herba Cistanchis (Desert-living Cistanche)
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cistanchis is the dried succulent 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.
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 pubescens Maxim., and Epimedium koreanum Nakai (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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Semen Cuscutae (Dodder Seed)
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Cuscutae is the dried ripe seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam., or Cuscuta australis R.Br.(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 Semen Astragali Complanati is the dried ripe seed of Astragalus complanatus R. Brown (family Leguminosae), used to replenish liver and kidney Yin for the treatment of dizziness, blurred vision, seminal emission, premature ejaculation, impotence, frequent micturition, and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Astragali Complanati, Flatstem Milkvetch Seed, Shā Yuàn Zǐ.
Herba Cynomorii (Songaria Cynomorium Herb)
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cynomorii is the dried succulent 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.
✵TCM herbalism is also known as the pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese pharmaceutics. It is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is primarily composed of Introduction to 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: Radix Morindae Officinalis is the dried root of Morinda officinalis How., used to reinforce kidney Yang for treating impotence and premature ejaculation in men and frigidity in women. It is commonly known as Radix Morindae Officinalis, Morinda Root, or Bā Jǐ Tiān.
Brief Introduction: Radix Dipsaci is the dried root of Dipsacus asperoides C. Y. Cheng et T. M. Ai. It is used (1) to tonify the liver and kidneys and strengthen tendons and bones—indicated for soreness and pain in the lower back and joints, and rheumatic lumbar pain; (2) to promote fracture healing; and (3) to arrest bleeding and stabilize pregnancy—used for functional uterine bleeding and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Radix Dipsaci, Himalayan Teasel Root, or Xù Duàn.
Brief Introduction: Cortex Eucommiae is the dried stem bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. It is used to tonify the liver and kidneys, strengthen tendons and bones, and stabilize pregnancy—indicated for soreness and pain in the lumbar region and knees, impotence, frequent urination, threatened abortion, and, in modern practice, hypertension. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Eucommiae, Eucommia Bark, or Dù Zhòng.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cistanchis is the dried succulent 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 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 pubescens Maxim., and Epimedium koreanum Nakai (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 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 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 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.
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 Semen Cuscutae is the dried ripe seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam., or Cuscuta australis R.Br.(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 Semen Astragali Complanati is the dried ripe seed of Astragalus complanatus R. Brown (family Leguminosae), used to replenish liver and kidney Yin for the treatment of dizziness, blurred vision, seminal emission, premature ejaculation, impotence, frequent micturition, and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Astragali Complanati, Flatstem Milkvetch Seed, Shā Yuàn Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Cynomorii is the dried succulent 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.