Single Herbs

Category	Xie Xia Yao 瀉下藥
Sub Category	Jun Xia Zhu Shui 峻下逐水
Name	Da Ji 大戟 Peking spurge root, euphorbia
Grown	South and east China.
Source	The dried root of Knoxia valerianoides Thorel ex Pitard or Euphorbia pekinensis Rurp.
Ingredients	Ursolic acde, ?-Sitosterol
Pharma Effect	1) The liquid or ether extract does not have diuretic effect. 2) The herb preparation has a dilation effect on the capillary ending and elevates the contraction of uterus. 3) Constrains hypertension caused by epinephrine.
Properties	Sweet, bitter, cold
Channels	Heart, liver
Function	Drains dampness from heart and liver, dispels congested fluids and phlegm, reduces swellings and dissipates nodules.
Clinic Usage	For edema, clogging phlegm, nodules and toxic swellings.
Cautions
Dosage	9~15g. Use proper dosage externally. Smash the herb and apply to wounds.
Storage	Store in a dry place.

Category	Zhi Xie Yao 止血藥
Sub Category
Name	Da Ji 大薊 Japanese thistle
Grown	Central China.
Source	The dried whole leaf of Cirsium japonicum DC. And its family.
Ingredients	Pectolinarin, Chlorogenic acid, Cirsitakaoside
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, bitter, cold
Channels	Heart, liver.
Function	Cools blood, stops bleeding, removes blood stasis, regenerates tissue, lowers blood pressure constantly, reduces blood cholesterol and carbuncles or swellings.
Clinic Usage	For blood expectoration, nosebleeds, uterine bleeding, heavy or incessant bloody discharge, vaginal discharge, blood in the stool due to intestinal wind, acute appendicitis, carbuncles, toxic swellings and furuncles.
Cautions
Dosage	9~15g. To use externally, use proper amount of fresh herb. Smash, then apply.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.