Single Herbs

Category	Li Shui Shen Shi Yao 利水滲濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Jin Qian Cao 金錢草 Lysimachia
Grown	Central and south China.
Source	Dried whole plant of Lysimachia christinae Hance.
Ingredients	Alkaloid, volatile oil
Pharma Effect	This herbal extract has diuretic properties. It also prevents ulcer and has anti-neoplastic properties.
Properties	Sweet, bland, neutral
Channels	Liver, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder
Function	Promotes urination, treats stranguria, removes dampness, treats jaundice, relieves toxicity and reduces swelling.
Clinic Usage	For stranguria due to heat or from urolithiasis and jaundice due to damp heat.
Cautions
Dosage	30~60g. Double the dose if fresh herb is used. Proper amount for external use.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.

Category	Zhi Xie Yao 止血藥
Sub Category
Name	Qian Cao 茜草 Madder root
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	The dried rhizome and root of Rubia cordifolia L.
Ingredients	Alizarin, Purpurin, Purpuroxanthin, Asperuloside, Mollugin, 2-Methy1-1, 3, 6-trih ydroxt-9,10-anthraquinone-3-O-?- rhamnosy1-?-glucoside, Cyclic hexapeptides
Pharma Effect	1) The herb extract has the effect of reducing fever, alleviating coughing, transforming phlegm and stimulating peristalsis of intestines. 2) Ingredient chikusetsusaponin has the effect of lowering glucose. 3) 70% of ethanol herb extract has an inhibitory
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Liver
Function	Promotes the blood flow, stops bleeding, dispels stasis and generates tissue.
Clinic Usage	For blood expectoration and discharge, arthritis, traumatic injuries, blood stasis and painful swellings.
Cautions
Dosage	6~9g
Storage	Store in a dry place.