Scientific name:
Imperata cylindrica (L.) beauv.var. major (Nees) C.E. Hubb.
Family:
Gramineae
Parts used:
Rhizome
Actions:
Aqueous infusion: significant diuretic effects in animals
Decreases the permeability of blood vessels
Inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus dysenteriae
Shortens clotting time and bleeding time
TCM effects:
Clears away heat and promotes diuresis
Clears away heat from the lung and stomach
Cools the blood and stops [...]
Scientific name:
Cynanchum stauntonii (Decne.) Schltr.ex Levl. or C. glaucescens (Decne.) Hand.-Mazz.
Family:
Asclepiadaceae
Parts used:
Root and rhizome
Actions:
Expectorant
TCM effects:
Descends the adverse-rising Qi (energy)
Eliminates phlegm
Opens the inhibited lung-Qi (energy)
Relieves cough
Uses:
Dyspnea
Productive cough
Wheezing
Dosages:
Decoction 3-9 g
Scientific name:
Ginkgo biloba L.
Family:
Ginkgoaceae
Parts used:
Seeds (removed off the outer spermoderm)
Actions:
Neutral nitrogen-free component: may cause convulsion and paralysis of medulla oblongata in mice
TCM effects:
Astringes the lung and relieves dyspnea
Clears away turbid substance and decreases frequency of micturition
Uses:
Cough
Dyspnea
Leukorrhagia
Nocturnal emission
Frequent micturition
White and turbid urine
Dosages:
Decoction 6-9 g
Contraindication:
Crude seed or large dosage may [...]
