03.31.09
Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbs at 12:26 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Scientific name:
Acorus gramineus Soland.
Family:
Araceae
Parts used:
Rhizome
Actions:
Inhibits the abnormal fermentation in the gastrointestinal tract
Promotes the secretion of digestive juice
Relaxes the spasm of intestinal smooth muscles
Small dose of its volatile oil: sedative effect on animals
TCM effects:
Deprives dampness from the upper-Jiao to increase appetite
Eliminates phlegm to wake the patient from unconsciousness
Tranquilizes the mind
Uses:
Abdominal pain
Anorexia
Chronic bronchial asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Coma
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Fatigue
Feeling of fullness
Infantile encephalitis and insanity Amnesia
Insomnia
Oppression in the chest and abdomen
Palpitation
Pulmonary encephalopathy
Tinnitus
Vomiting
Dosages:
Decoction 3-10g
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03.30.09
Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbs at 3:08 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Ref: How to Use Herbs in Chinese Medicine: The Basics and Practical Guides
Scientific name:
Dendrobium nobile Lindl., D. chrysanthum Wall. ex Lindl., D. loddigesii Rolfe, and Ephemerantha fimbriata (Bl.) Hunt et Summerh.
Family:
Orchidaceae
Parts used:
Stem
Actions:
Dendrobine (component): raises the level of blood sugar, hypotensive, antipyretic, and analgesic
Infusion: cardio-inhibitory
Low dosage causes excitation but high dosage causes inhibition of rabbit intestine in vitro
TCM effects:
Benefits the stomach
Clears heat
Nourishes yin
Promotes the production of body fluid
Uses:
Dry throat
Epigastric pain
Febrile diseases
Red tongue
Retching
Thirst
Vexation
Dosages:
Decoction 9-20g
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03.29.09
Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Eye Problems, Headaches & Migraines, Herbs at 1:20 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Scientific name:
Haliotis diversicolor Reeve, H. gigantea discus Reeve, and H. ovina Chemnitz
Family:
Haliotidae
Parts used:
Shell
Actions:
Haemostatic
Improves eyesight
TCM effects:
Analgesic
Antiacid
Benefits yin
Calms the liver
Clears away liver-fire to improve visual acuity
Suppresses the sthenic yang
Uses:
Blurring of vision
Conjunctivitis
Dizziness
Headaches
Insomnia
Irritability
Nebula
Night blindness
Regurgitation
Stomachache
Tinnitus
Dosages:
Appropriate amount for external use
Decoction 15-30g, crushed and decocted first
Powder 2-3g bid or tid
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