TCMBANKHE000735 |
Exodermis Poria |
茯苓皮 |
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Treatment of edema with oliguria, dizziness and palpitation caused by retained fluid, diminished function of the spleen marked by anorexia, loose stools or diarrhea, restlessness and insomnia./1. An active component pachyman promotes macrophage phagocytosis in mice, and enhances lymphocyte-blastogensis rate in vitro.2. Preventing the formation of gastric ulcer under stress in rats3. Diuretic and liver-protective. |
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TCMBANKHE001777 |
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae |
穿山龙 |
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1. To promote blood circulation and dredge the channels. 2. To expel wind and dampness. 3. To eliminate phlegm, and relieve cough and dyspnea. 4. To clear toxic materials and relieve swelling./1. Its saponins are antitussives and expectorants.2. Its decoction can relax histamine- or acetylcholine-induced bronchial spasm in guinea-pigs.3. Decreasing cholesterol level, slowing heart rate and increasing coronary flow.4. Anti-allergic. |
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TCMBANKHE004651 |
Medulla Junci |
灯心草 |
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To eliminate excess fire in the heart, and to induce diuresis./Strangury, edema, inhibited urination, damp-heat jaundice, insomnia and vexation, infant night crying, throat impediment, mouth sore, wound. |
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TCMBANKHE008092 |
Radix Cyathulae |
川牛膝 |
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To eliminate blood stasis and stimulate menstrual discharge, to allay arthralgia and ease the joint, and to relieve urinary disturbance./Amenorrhea with concretion and conglomeration, retention of placenta, impediment pain in joints, hematuria, blood strangury, knocks and falls. |
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