Cool and Acrid

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  • Bo He

    $0.04

    Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis)
    Properties: acrid, aromatic, cool
    Channels: Lungs, Liver
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also opens orifices, vents rashes and frees Liver qi.
    Additional Notes: Use small doses and short boiling time.

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  • Chai Hu

    $0.15

    Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
    Properties: bitter, acrid, cool
    Channels: Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium, San Jiao
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also spreads Liver qi and lifts yang qi.
    Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details.

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  • Chan Tui (Powder)

    $0.46

    Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae)
    Properties: sweet, salty, slightly cold
    Channels: Lungs, Liver
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also stops itch, vents rashes, clears the eyes, and extinguishes wind to stop spasms.
    Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. Expensive.

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  • Dan Dou Chi

    $0.03

    Dan Dou Chi (Semen Praeparatum Sojae)
    Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, neutral
    Channels: Lungs, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also good for stifling sensations in the chest (with Shan Zhi Zi) and for helping lurking pathogens to resolve (e.g. in combination with Xiao Chai Hu Tang).

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  • Fu Ping

    $0.04

    Fu Ping (Herba Lemnae Seu Spirodelae)
    Properties: acrid, cold
    Channels: Bladder, Lungs
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Strongly promotes sweating, however is also good for fluids retained just under the surface. Promotes urination.

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  • Ge Gen

    $0.04

    Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae)
    Properties: sweet, acrid, cool
    Channels: Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also lifts qi to stop diarrhea, lifts fluids to stop thirst, vents rashes and reduces high blood pressure as well as alcohol craving (if the latter is the most desired action, Ge Hua is better).

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  • Ju Hua Certified

    $0.17

    Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii)
    Properties: sweet, bitter, slightly cold
    Channels: Liver, Lungs
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also brightens the eyes, calms the Liver, extinguishes wind and is antitoxic (Ye Ju Hua is more antitoxic if this quality is most desired).
    Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details.

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  • Man Jing Zi

    $0.04

    Man Jing Zi (Fructus Viticis)
    Properties: bitter, acrid, cool
    Channels: Bladder, Liver, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Best for headaches and eye pain, but also stops joint pain (mild effect).

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  • Mu Zei Cao

    $0.04

    Mu Zei Cao (Herba Equiseti Hiemalis)
    Properties: sweet, bitter, neutral
    Channels: Liver, Lungs
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also good for eyes (e.g. superficial visual obstruction and pterygium), stops bowel bleeding.

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  • Niu Bang Zi (Chao)

    $0.06

    Niu Bang Zi (Chao) (Fructus Arctii)
    Properties: acrid, bitter, cold
    Channels: Lungs, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Best for sore throats, also vents rashes and moistens the Intestines.
    Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. Use our dry-fried form if the patient has loose stool. If raw is desired please select Niu Bang Zi (Raw) from the herbs list.

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  • Niu Bang Zi (Raw)

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    Niu Bang Zi (Raw) (Fructus Arctii)
    Properties: acrid, bitter, cold
    Channels: Lungs, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Best for sore throats, also vents rashes and moistens the Intestines.
    Additional Notes: This is the raw form. Use our dry-fried form if the patient has loose stool. If dry-fried is desired please select Niu Bang Zi (Chao) from the herbs list.

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  • Sang ye

    $0.03

    Sang Ye (Folium Mori)
    Properties: sweet, bitter, cold
    Channels: Liver, Lungs
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also cools Lungs, brightens eyes, calms the Liver and stops bleeding from blood heat (in large doses).

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  • Sheng Ma

    $0.07

    Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae)
    Properties: sweet, acrid, cool
    Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also lifts yang qi, clears heat, vents rashes and stops bleeding (due to sinking qi).

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