Cool and Acrid
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AAA Bo He Spring Wind
$0.19Bo 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.
We exclusively use the Spring Wind version of Bo He as we have found the aromatic strength and quality of this particular Bo He to be far superior. -
AAA Chai Hu Spring Wind
$0.29Chai 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 Spring Wind label is the highest quality label we have. -
Chai Hu
$0.18Chai 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. -
Chan Tui (Powder)
$0.51Chan 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. -
Dan Dou Chi
$0.03Dan 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). -
Fu Ping
$0.04Fu 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. -
Ge Gen
$0.04Ge 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). -
Ju Hua Certified
$0.19Ju 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. -
Man Jing Zi
$0.07Man 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). -
Mu Zei Cao
$0.04Mu 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. -
Niu Bang Zi (Chao)
$0.07Niu 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. -
Niu Bang Zi (Raw)
$0.04Niu 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. -
Sang ye
$0.03Sang 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). -
Sheng Ma
$0.08Sheng 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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