01.31.09

Pericarpium Arecae (Da Fu Pi) – Relieves the stagnation of the intestines

Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbs at 7:31 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao

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 tongue coating
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting

Dosages:
Decoction 3-9g

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01.30.09

Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae (Da Zao) – Nourishes the blood and calms the mind

Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbs at 5:54 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao

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 drugs
Vexation

Dosages:
Decoction 10-30g

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01.29.09

Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis (Da Ji) – Relieves swelling and disperses the lumps

Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbs at 10:54 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao

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 phlegm
Scrofula
Skin infections
Skin nodules

Dosages:
Decoction 1.5-3.0g.
Powder 1g, 1-3 times daily

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