Pu Huang

Botanical Name: Typhae Pollen English: Cattail Pollen Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Spleen, Heart, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding, removes blood stasis, and promotes urination. Cautions &...

San Qi

Botanical Name: Notoginseng Radix Alternate Name: Tian Qi Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Wweet, slightly Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Liver, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g in decoctions; 1-1.5g in pills and powders up to three times a day. Key...

Hai Piao Xiao

Botanical Name: Sepiae Endoconcha Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Salty, Astringent Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver, Stomach Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Extended use may lead to constipation. According to some...

Fu Xiao Mai

Botanical Name: Tritici Fructus levis Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Slightly Salty Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Heart Dosage: 15-30g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated when sweating is caused by a pathogen in the exterior. Actions...

Fu Pen Zi

Botanical Name: Rubi Fructus Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Astringent Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 6-12g Key Characteristics: Augments the true yin of the Kidneys, contains the urine, and secures the essence. Cautions...