Scientific name:
Areca cathecu L.
Family:
Palmae
Parts used:
Pericarp
Actions:
Enhances the intestinal tensity, decreases the extent of intestinal contraction in rabbits
TCM effects:
Activates Qi circulation
Eliminates distension
Promotes diuresis to relieve edema
Relieves the stagnation of the intestines
Soothes the middle-jiao
Uses:
Anorexia
Beriberi
Constipation or dyschesia
Eructation with fetid odor and acid regurgitation
Fullness and oppression in the chest and upper abdomen
Fullness of the abdomen
Greasy [...]
Scientific name:
Ziziphus jujuba Mill.
Family:
Rhamnaceae
Parts used:
Fruit
Actions:
Hypotensive
Oral administration increases the level of cAMP and decreases the level of cGMP in plasma and in leukocytes
Protects the liver from damage
TCM effects:
Invigorates the spleen and stomach
Moderates the potency of drugs
Nourishes the blood and calms the mind
Uses:
Anaphylactoid purpura
Bronchial asthma
Fatigue
Insomnia
Loose stools
Poor appetite
Restlessness
Toxicity or side effects of potent [...]
Scientific name:
Euphorbia pekinensis Rupr.
Family:
Euphorbiaceae or Knoxia valerianoides Thorel et Pitard, Rubiaceae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Dilates the terminal blood vessels and antagonizes the hypertensive effect of adrenaline
Hot water extract is more potent than its ether extract
TCM effects:
Purges and eliminates the retention of phlegm
Purges heat and relaxes the bowels
Relieves swelling and disperses the lumps
Uses:
Ascites
Constipation
Edema
Hydrothorax
Retention of [...]
