✵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:Yin Tonics,Herbs for Replenishing Yin.
Introduction: Yin Tonics,Herbs for Replenishing Yin: also known as Yin-tonifying herb, or Yin-nourishing herb, an agent or substance that tonifies the Yin of the heart, lung, stomach, liver, or kidney.
Yin tonic is also known as Yin-tonifying herbs, an agent or substance that tonifies the Yin of the heart, lung, stomach, liver, or kidney, also known as Yin-replenishing herbs, or Yin-nourishing herbs. Yin-tonifying herbs have functions tonifying Yin and are used for Yin deficiency syndrome, with symptoms afternoon fever, low fever, feverish palms and soles, night sweat, dry throat, xerophtalmia (dryness and uneasy felling of the eye), fidget and dreaminess, soreness of waist and softness in feet and legs, constipation, etc. Yin deficiency syndrome is developed from blood deficiency syndrome, and also has insufficiency of essence, body fluids and other nutritional substances, but insufficiency of essence, blood and body fluid is great threatening to health, so should replenish Yin timely.
Representative herbs of this kind are Radix Glehniae (Běi Shā Shēn), Radix Ophiopogonis (Mài Dōnɡ), and other herbs including Radix Asparagi (Tiān Mén Dōnɡ), Herba Dendrobii (Shí Hú), Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati (Yù Zhú), Rhizoma Polygonati (Huánɡ Jīnɡ), Bulbus Lilii (Bǎi Hé), Fructus Lycii (Góu Qǐ Zǐ), Fructus Mori (Sānɡ Shēn), Herba Ecliptae (Mò Hàn Lián), Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (Nǚ Zhēn Zǐ), Black Sesame (Hēi Zhī Ma), etc. Among above herbs, Black Sesame (Hēi Zhī Ma) is introduced in Popular Herbs.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [11] kinds of common TCM herbs, [23] kinds of related plant species, are recorded in this category. These Yin Tonics, herbs for replenishing Yin are briefly introduced separately:
Radix Glehniae (Coastal Glehia Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Glehniae is the dried root of Glehnia littoralis F.Schmidt ex Miq (family Umbelliferae), used to replenish Yin of the lung and stomach and promote fluid production for the treatment of dipsosis, dry throat, and dry cough. The herb is commonly known as Radix Glehniae, Coastal Glehia Root, Běi Shā Shēn.
Radix Ophiopogonis (Dwarf Lilyturf Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Ophiopogonis is the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus (L.f.) Ker-Gawl., Ophiopogon bodinieri Levl (family Liliaceae), used (1).to replenish and promote fluid production for the treatment of dipsosis, dry throat, dry cough and bloody sputum in cases of acute febrile diseases and Yin deficiency of the lung and stomach, and (2).to calm the mind for the treatment of fidgetiness and insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Radix Ophiopogonis, Dwarf Lilyturf Root, Mài Dōnɡ.
Radix Asparagi (Asparagus Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Asparagi is the steamed peeled and dried tuberous root of Asparagus cochin-chinensis (Lour.) Merr (family Liliaceae), used to replenish Yin and promote fluid production for the treatment of dipsosis, dry throat, cough with sticky phlegm, bloody sputum and constipation. The herb is commonly known as Radix Asparagi, Asparagus Root, Cochinchinese Asparagus Root, Tiān Mén Dōnɡ.
Herba Dendrobii (Dendrobium).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Dendrobii is the fresh or dried stem of Dendrobium nobile Lindl., Dendrobium huoshanense C.Z.Tang et S.J.Cheng.(the same species as "Dendrobium candidum Wall. ex Lindl."), Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl., Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook (family Orchidaceae), used to replenish stomach Yin, clear heat, and promote fluid production for treating chronic febrile diseases with thirst and dry mouth, deficiency of stomach Yin with epigastric distress and pain, and also for improving vision in cases of cataracts. The herb is commonly known as Herba Dendrobii, Dendrobium, Shí Hú.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati is the steamed and dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce (family Liliaceae), used to nourish Yin and promote fluid production for the treatment of disposis, dry throat and dry cough in cases of febrile diseases and diabetes. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome, Yù Zhú.
Rhizoma Polygonati (Solomonseal Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Polygonati is the steamed and dried rhizome of Polygonatum sibiricum Red., Polygonatum kingianum Coll.et Hemsl., or Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua (family Liliaceae), used (1).to replenish spleen Qi for the treatment of general debility and poor appetite, and (2).to nourish lung Yin for the treatment of chronic dry cough in cases of phthisis. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Polygonati, Solomonseal Rhizome, Huánɡ Jīnɡ.
Bulbus Lilii (Lily Bulb).
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Lilii is the dried scale leaf of the bulb of Lilium lancifolium Thunb., Lilium brownii F.E.Brown ex Miellez var.viridulum Baker., or Lilium pumilum DC (family Liliaceae), used (1).to nourish the lung Yin and stop cough in cases of consumptive diseases, and (2).to clear the heart and induce tranquilization for insomnia and fidgetiness in the late stage of febrile diseases with residual heat. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Lilii, Lily Bulb, Bǎi Hé.
Fructus Lycii (Barbary Wolfberry Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Lycii is the dried ripe fruit of Lycium chinense Mill., or Lycium barbarum L (family Solanaceae), used to replenish liver and kidney Yin for the treatment of aching back and legs, impotence and nocturnal emission, vertigo and decreased eyesight. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Lycii, Barbary Wolfberry Fruit, Góu Qǐ Zǐ.
Fructus Mori (Mulberry Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Mori is the dried fruit-spike of Morus alba L (family Moraceae), used (1).to replenish Yin and nourish the blood for the treatment of dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision in cases of deficiency of Yin and blood, and (2).to promote fluid production for relieving dipsosis in cases of diabetes. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Mori, Mulberry Fruit, Sānɡ Shēn.
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.
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (Glossy Privet Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Ligustri Lucidi is the dried ripe fruit of Ligustrum lucidum Ait (family Oleaceae), used to replenish liver and kidney Yin, darken the hair and improve the eyesight for the treatment of early graying of the hair, dim eyesight, lumbago and low fever in cases of Yin deficiency. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Ligustri Lucidi, Glossy Privet Fruit, Nǚ Zhēn Zǐ.
✵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: Yin Tonics,Herbs for Replenishing Yin: also known as Yin-tonifying herb, or Yin-nourishing herb, an agent or substance that tonifies the Yin of the heart, lung, stomach, liver, or kidney.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Glehniae is the dried root of Glehnia littoralis F.Schmidt ex Miq (family Umbelliferae), used to replenish Yin of the lung and stomach and promote fluid production for the treatment of dipsosis, dry throat, and dry cough. The herb is commonly known as Radix Glehniae, Coastal Glehia Root, Běi Shā Shēn.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Ophiopogonis is the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus (L.f.) Ker-Gawl., Ophiopogon bodinieri Levl (family Liliaceae), used (1).to replenish and promote fluid production for the treatment of dipsosis, dry throat, dry cough and bloody sputum in cases of acute febrile diseases and Yin deficiency of the lung and stomach, and (2).to calm the mind for the treatment of fidgetiness and insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Radix Ophiopogonis, Dwarf Lilyturf Root, Mài Dōnɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Asparagi is the steamed peeled and dried tuberous root of Asparagus cochin-chinensis (Lour.) Merr (family Liliaceae), used to replenish Yin and promote fluid production for the treatment of dipsosis, dry throat, cough with sticky phlegm, bloody sputum and constipation. The herb is commonly known as Radix Asparagi, Asparagus Root, Cochinchinese Asparagus Root, Tiān Mén Dōnɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Herba Dendrobii is the fresh or dried stem of Dendrobium nobile Lindl., Dendrobium huoshanense C.Z.Tang et S.J.Cheng.(the same species as "Dendrobium candidum Wall. ex Lindl."), Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl., Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook (family Orchidaceae), used to replenish stomach Yin, clear heat, and promote fluid production for treating chronic febrile diseases with thirst and dry mouth, deficiency of stomach Yin with epigastric distress and pain, and also for improving vision in cases of cataracts. The herb is commonly known as Herba Dendrobii, Dendrobium, Shí Hú.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati is the steamed and dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce (family Liliaceae), used to nourish Yin and promote fluid production for the treatment of disposis, dry throat and dry cough in cases of febrile diseases and diabetes. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome, Yù Zhú.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Polygonati is the steamed and dried rhizome of Polygonatum sibiricum Red., Polygonatum kingianum Coll.et Hemsl., or Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua (family Liliaceae), used (1).to replenish spleen Qi for the treatment of general debility and poor appetite, and (2).to nourish lung Yin for the treatment of chronic dry cough in cases of phthisis. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Polygonati, Solomonseal Rhizome, Huánɡ Jīnɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Lilii is the dried scale leaf of the bulb of Lilium lancifolium Thunb., Lilium brownii F.E.Brown ex Miellez var.viridulum Baker., or Lilium pumilum DC (family Liliaceae), used (1).to nourish the lung Yin and stop cough in cases of consumptive diseases, and (2).to clear the heart and induce tranquilization for insomnia and fidgetiness in the late stage of febrile diseases with residual heat. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Lilii, Lily Bulb, Bǎi Hé.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Lycii is the dried ripe fruit of Lycium chinense Mill., or Lycium barbarum L (family Solanaceae), used to replenish liver and kidney Yin for the treatment of aching back and legs, impotence and nocturnal emission, vertigo and decreased eyesight. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Lycii, Barbary Wolfberry Fruit, Góu Qǐ Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Mori is the dried fruit-spike of Morus alba L (family Moraceae), used (1).to replenish Yin and nourish the blood for the treatment of dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision in cases of deficiency of Yin and blood, and (2).to promote fluid production for relieving dipsosis in cases of diabetes. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Mori, Mulberry Fruit, Sānɡ Shēn.
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.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Ligustri Lucidi is the dried ripe fruit of Ligustrum lucidum Ait (family Oleaceae), used to replenish liver and kidney Yin, darken the hair and improve the eyesight for the treatment of early graying of the hair, dim eyesight, lumbago and low fever in cases of Yin deficiency. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Ligustri Lucidi, Glossy Privet Fruit, Nǚ Zhēn Zǐ.
