Name: Mulberry twig
Biological Name: Mori albae Ramulus
Moraceae

Other Names: Mulberry twig, Sang zhi
Parts Used: twig
Remedies For:
Antirheumatic, diuretic, antispasmodic
The twigs of the white mulberry tree are used to promote circulation, dispel dampness, relieve wind and spasms, and treat arthritic and rheumatic pains
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Name: Clematis root
Biological Name: Clematidis chinensis
Ranunculaceae

Other Names: Clematis root, Wei ling xian
Parts Used: Root
Remedies For:
Antirheumatic, analgesic, antidiuretic, antibacterial
Lowers blood sugar, Relieves rheumatic aches and pains, numbness, and motor impairment; opens the circulation of qi through t
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Name: Chinese quince
Biological Name: Chaenomelis speciosa
Rosaceae

Other Names: Chinese quince, chaenomeles fruit, mu gua
Parts Used: Fruit
Remedies For:
Antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, digestive, antiemetic
Promotes circulation, moves blood and qi, relaxes the muscles and tendons, dispels dampness, harmo
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Name: Xanthium
Biological Name: Xanthii sibirici
Compositae

Other Names: Xanthium, cang er zi, cocklebur fruit
Remedies For:
Antirheumatic, analgesic, antifungal, decongestant
One of the most important herbs for sinus congestion, chronic nasal discharge, respiratory allergies, and loss of smell. It is also used to relieve a
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Name: Fritillaria
Biological Name: Fritillariae cirrhosae
Liliaceac

Other Names: Fritillaria, chuan bei mu
Parts Used: bulb
Remedies For:
Antitussive, alternative, expectorant, demulcent
Clears phlegm heat; good for many kinds of coughs, especially chronic cough and those caused by yin deficiency, in which there may be dif
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Name: Trichosanthes fruit
Biological Name: Fructus trichosanthes
Cucurbitaceae

Other Names: Trichosanthes fruit, gua lou
Parts Used: fruit, seed, peel of the fruit
Remedies For:
Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anticancer, expectorant, demulcent
Helps circulate the lung qi for tight or painful chest obstruction, promotes bowe
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Name: Trichosanthes
Biological Name: Trichosanthes kirilowii
Cucurbitaceac

Other Names: Trichosanthes, gua lou ren (seed), tian hua fen (root)
Parts Used: seeds, root
Remedies For:
Seed: Expectorant, emollient, mild laxative
Root: Anti-inflammatory
Seed: This herb is useful for dry stool or mild constipation. It can also
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Name: Dried bamboo sap
Biological Name: Succus bambusae
Gramineae

Other Names: Dried bamboo sap, zhu li
Parts Used: dried sap
Remedies For:
Antipyretic, expectorant
Chinese herbalists use this herb for upper- respiratory infections, which includes symptoms of yellow phlegm. It is very effective for cough with yellow phlegm
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Name: Bamboo shavings
Biological Name: Caulis bambusae in taeniis
Gramineae

Other Names: Bamboo shavings, zhu ru
Parts Used: shavings of the stem
Remedies For:
Antipyretic, antiemetic, expectorant, hemostatic
This herb is used for thick, yellow, hard-to-expectorate phlegm when there is respiratory infection, and for vomiti
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Name: Pumice
Biological Name: Pumice
Other Names: Pumice, fu hai shi
Remedies For:
Antipytetic, diuretic, expectorant
Chinese herbalists use this herb for urinary stones and infections and when there is yellow, difficult-to-expectorate phlegm. The herb softens hard lymph glands and nodules caused by stagnant phlegm heat.

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