Scientific name:
Selaginela doederleinii Hieron.
Family:
Selaginellaceae
Parts used:
Herb
Actions:
Inhibits sarcoma 180, cervix carcinoma 14 in mice, and L 16 cells isolated from human liver cancer
Promotes the adrenocortical function in mice
Promotes metabolism and reticuloendothelial function
TCM effects:
Clears away heat
Promotes blood circulation
Removes blood stasis
Removes dampness
Stops bleeding
Uses:
Abdominal mass
Cholecystitis
Chorionic epithelioma
Cirrhosis
Cough
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Epistaxis/Nosebleeds
Jaundice
Hemafecia
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Hepatitis
Leucorrhagia
Lung cancer
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Silicosis
Sore throat
Tumor of digestive tract
Dosages:
Decoction 15-30g.
Ref: How to Use Herbs in Chinese Medicine: The Basics and Practical Guides
Scientific name:
Euphorbia kansui T.N. Liou ex T.P. Wang
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Kansuinine A and B: analgesic
Purgative effect on mice, prepared products are more potent than fresh ones
TCM effects:
Disperses lumps
Purges and eliminates the retention of phlegm
Purges heat
Relaxes the bowels
Relieves swelling [...]
Scientific name:
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. or G. glabra L.
Family:
Leguminosae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Adrenocorticomimetic effect
Antitussive and antiasthmatic
Decoction: inhibits intestinal smooth muscles
Extract and glycyrrhizin: detoxifying effect
Glycyrrhizin: anti-inflammatory effect similar to hydrocortisone
TCM effects:
Alleviates pain
Clears away heat and toxic material
Eliminates phlegm
Invigorates Qi
Moderates the potency of drugs
Relieves cough
Relieves spasm
Uses:
Anaphylactoid purpura
Arrhythmia
Arthralgia
Chest pain
Cough
Drug and food poisoning
Dyspnea
Hepatitis
Pain of the abdomen and leg
Palpitation
Peptic [...]
