All Common Herbs

Dipsacus root is used orally in formulas as a tonic to treat a wide range of disorders, including sciatica, rheumatic disorders, traumatic injury and threatened abortion. It has been shown to have the following actions: inhibits and reverse osteoporosis, promotes healing of injured bones, relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus, enhances the immune system, inhibits diplococcus pneumoniae, spares vitamin E, kills trichomonas, promotes uterine growth during pregnancy. …

Dioscorea root is used orally in formulas to treat digestive disorders with poor appetite, loose stools or chronic diarrhoea, leukorrhea, chronic cough, enuresis, polyuria and seminal emissions. It has been shown to have diuretic, hypotensive, hypoglycemic, antibiotic, stomachic and anti-ageing actions. …

Dioscorea rhizome is used orally in formulas to treat digestive, respiratory and some urogenital disorders such as chronic diarrhoea, chronic bronchitis, asthma, diabetes, leukorrhea and enuresis. In addition to strengthening the gastro-intestinal system, it has been shown to have diuretic, hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, antibiotic, anti-ageing actions. …

Dimocarpus fruit is used orally as a warming tonic to increase physical stamina, as well as a mild sedative to calm the Spirit and improve cognitive functions. It has a high content of organic iron. …

TCM: Listed under "Herbs that clear Heat", in "Herbs that clear Heat and resolve Toxicity" bitter and cold Dictamnus desycarpus, (bai xian pi) enters the Spleen and Stomach channels. It eliminates Fire and Toxins, clears Heat and eliminates Damp from the lower Burner and the skin , clears sores, relieves painful obstruction accompanied by jaundice, dispels Wind to relieve itching and inhibits fungi. General: Anti-febrile, antimicrobial, and antipruritic actions in the treatment oof skin diseases with excessive secretion and itching. Also for juandice and arthritis in acute …

Dictamnus root bark is used orally in formulas to treat eczema, rashes, carbuncles, tinea and jaundice. It has been shown to have an antifungal, cardiotonic, peripheral vasoconstrictive, antipyretic actions. …