All Common Herbs

Magnolia flower bud is used orally in formulas to treat nasal congestion, in common cold, influenza allergic rhinitis as well as nasal polyps and hypertrophic rhinitis. It has been shown to have localised astringent, vasodilator and antiphlogistic effects on the nasal mucosa. It also has a moderate antimicrobial action. Human studies have shown a high degree of efficacy in the treatment of rhinitis and paranasal sinusitis, when used in combination with several of the above herbs (e.g. Xanthium, Angelica and …

Lysimachia herb is used orally in formulas to treat hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, cystitis, urolithiasis and oedema, snakebite and skin infections such as erysipelas and herpes zoster. It has been shown to have the following actions: cholagogue, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, circulatory stimulant, promotes expulsion of calculi from the biliary and urinary tracts. …

TCM: Listed under ‘Herbs that drain Dampness’, sweet, bland, cold Lygodium japonicum enters the Bladder and Small Intesting channels. It  clears Damp-Heat in the Blood level of the Small Intestine and Bladder to alleviate painful urinary dribbling and expel urinary tract and biliary tract stones, promotes urination, reduces edema and decreases jaundice. General: Used in the treatment of dysuria and stranguria characterized by frequent, difficult and painful discharge of urine accompanied by abdominal pain or lumbago …

TCM: Listed under ‘Herbs that clear Heat’, in ‘Herbs that clear Heat and resolve Toxicity’ Luffa (si gua luo), it also reduces swelling, unblocks the channels and collaterals while dispelling Wind, invigorates the Blood and transforms Phlegm, resolves toxicity and reduces swelling. General: Arthralgia with muscular contracture, distension and pain in the chest, galactostasis, amenorrhoea, abscesses and toxic sores, breast distension and lumps. …

Loranthus stem is used orally in formulas to treat arthritic and rheumatic disorders, as well as threatened miscarriage and hypertension. It has been shown to have a tonic action and contains significant amounts of organic minerals (calcium, magnesium, etc.) to strengthen the tendons and bones. It also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hypotensive, demulcent and antispasmodic actions. …

TCM: Clears Heat and Toxins, expels Wind heat General: Used to treat acute febrile illness, respiratory tract infection, influenza, common cold, acute tonsillitis, acute mastitis, lobar pneumonia, bacterial dysentery, acute appendicitis, carbuncle, furuncle, skin infections, dysentery, allergic skin lesions. It has been shown to have the following actions: antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anticholesterolemic, immune stimulant. History The use of the stems is first mentioned in a seven volume work, Ben Cao Jing Ji Zhu “Collection of Commentaries on the Classic of the Materia Medica “490 -498CE, by …