✵The TCM herbalism is also known as pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or Chinese pharmaceutics, is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is majorly composed of Introduction of Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent medicines.
Classifications of Herbs:Antitussives Herbs.
Introduction: Antitussives Herbs: an agent or substance herbs that stops coughing.
✵Till the date Oct 10th,2019, there are Totally [17] kinds of common TCM herbs, [28] kinds of related plant species, are recorded in this category. These Antitussives Herbs are briefly introduced separately:
Semen Armeniacae Amarum(Bitter Apricot Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Armeniacae Amarum is the dried ripe seed or kernel of Prunus armeniaca L., Prunus armeniaca L.var.ansu Maxim., Prunus sibirica L., Prunus mandshurica (Maxim.) Koehne(family Rosaceae), used to relieve cough and dyspnea with profuse expectoration, and also to relieve constipation. The herb is commonly known as Semen Armeniacae Amarum, Bitter Apricot Seed, Kǔ Xìnɡ Rén.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii is the dried rhizome and root of Cynanchum stauntonii (Deone.) Schltr. ex Lévl., or Cynanchum glaucescens (Deone.) Hand. Mazz (family Asclepiadaceae), used for the treatment of cough and dyspnea with profuse phlegm. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii, Willowleaf Swallowwort Rhizome, Bái Qián.
Folium Eriobotryae(Loquat Leaf).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Folium Eriobotryae is the dried leaf of Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl (family Rosaceae), used (1).to clear the lung and resolve phlegm for stopping coughing in cases of lung heat, and (2).to relieve vomiting due to stomach heat. The herb is commonly known as Folium Eriobotryae, Loquat Leaf, Pí Pá Yè.
Semen Ginkgo(Ginkgo Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Ginkgo is the dried ripe seed of the maiden-hair tree, Ginkgo biloba L (family Ginkgoaceae), used (1).as an antitussive and anti-asthmatic for prolonged cough or asthma with profuse expectoration, (2).to check leukorrhagia, and (3).to reduce urination in cases of enuresis and frequent micturition. The herb is commonly known as Semen Ginkgo, Ginkgo Seed, Bái Guǒ.
Fructus Hippophae(Seabuckthorn Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Hippophae is the dried ripe fruit of Hippophae rhamnoides L.subsp.sinensis Rousi., or Hippophae rhamnoides L.subsp.yunnanensis Rousi (family Elaeagnaceae), used (1).as an antitussive and expectorant for treating cough with profuse phlegm, (2).as a stomachic for dyspepsia and abdominal pain due to undigested food, and (3).to promote blood circulation and remove stasis for treating traumatic wounds and amenorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Hippophae, Seabuckthorn Fruit, Shā Jí.
Flos Farfarae(Common Coltsfoot Flower).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Flos Farfarae is the dried flower-bud of Tussilago farfara L.(family Compositae), used for treating a chronic cough with profuse expectoration and hemoptysis in consumptive diseases. The herb is commonly known as Common Coltsfoot Flower, Kuǎn Dōnɡ Huā.
Radix Stemonae(Stemona Root).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Stemonae is the steamed and dried tuberous root of Stemona sessilifolia (Miq.) Franch.et Sav., Stemona japonica (BL.) Miq., or Stemona tuberosa Lour(family Stemonaceae), used to moisten the lung and relieve acute and chronic cough, and externally to kill trichomonads and lice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Stemonae, Stemona Root, Bǎi Bù.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii is the dried bulb of Fritillaria thunbergii Miq.(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat and resolve phlegm in cases of cough with thick expectoration, and (2).to reduce nodulation in cases of mastitis and scrofula. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii, Thunbery Fritillary Bulb, Zhè Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria walujewii Regel or Fritillaria pallidiflora Schrenk(family Liliaceae), used as thunbery fritillary bulb. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae, Sinkiang Fritillary Bulb, Yī Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillarie Cirrhosae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don., Fritillaria unibracteata Hsiao et K.C.Hsia., Fritillaria przewalskii Maxim.ex Batal., Fritillaria delavayi Franch., or Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don var. ecirrhosa Franch(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat, resolve phlegm, moisten the lung for relieving dry cough due to lung heat and chronic cough with bloody sputum in cases of phthisis, and (2).to dissipate nodulation for treating boils, sores, mastitis, and lung abscess. The herb is commonly known as Unibract Fritillary Bulb, Bulb of Unibract Fritillary, Bulb of Tendrilleaf Fritillary, Bulb of Przewalsk Fritillary, Bulb of Delavay Fritillary or Chuān Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillarie Ussuriensis is the dried bulb of Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim.(family Liliaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, relieve cough and resolve phlegm for the treatment of cough with expectoration of sticky and blood-streaked sputum. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Ussuriensis, Ussuri Fritillary Bulb, Pínɡ Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Folium rhododendri Daurici is the dried leaf of Rhododendron dauricum L (Family Ericaceae), used as an antitussive and expectorant for acute and chronic bronchitis. The herb is commonly known as Folium Rhododendri daurici, Dahurian Rhododendron Leaf, Mǎn Shān Hónɡ..
Bulbus Lilii(Lily Bulb).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Lilii is the dried scale leaf of the bulb of Lilium lancifolium Thunb., Lilium brownii F.E.Brown ex Miellez var.viridulum Baker., or Lilium pumilum DC (family Liliaceae), used (1).to nourish the lung Yin and stop cough in cases of consumptive diseases, and (2).to clear the heart and induce tranquilization for insomnia and fidgetiness in the late stage of febrile diseases with residual heat. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Lilii, Lily Bulb, Bǎi Hé.
Cortex Mori(White Mulberry Root-bark).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Mori is the dried root-bark, deprived of the external brown corky part, of Morus alba L (family Moraceae), used (1).to purge the lung and relieve dyspnea for treating lung heat with cough and dyspnea, and (2).to induce diuresis in cases of edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Mori, White Mulberry Root-bark, Sāng Bái Pí.
Semen Oroxyli(Trumpetflower Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Oroxyli is the dried ripe seed of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz (family Bignoniaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, and soothe the throat for the treatment of cough, sore throat, and hoarseness of voice in cases of wind-heat afflictions. The herb is commonly known as Trumetflower Seed, Seed of Trumetflower or Mù Hú Dié.
Cortex Syringae.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Syringae is the dried stem-bark of Syringa reticulata (Bl.) Hara var.mandshurica (Maxim.) Hara (family Oleaceae), used as an antipyretic, antitussive and diuretic for treating acute or chronic bronchitis, asthma, and cardiac edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Syringae, Bào Mǎ Zǐ Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae is the dried ripe seed of Sterculia lychnophora Hance (family Sterculiaceae), used (1).to clear the lung of heat for relieving sore throat, hoarseness and cough, and (2).to moisten the intestines for relieving constipation. The herb is commonly known as Boat-fruited Scaphium Seed, Seed of Boat-fruited Sterculia, Pànɡ Dà Hǎi.
✵The TCM herbalism is also known as pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or Chinese pharmaceutics, is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is majorly composed of Introduction of Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent medicines.
Introduction: Antitussives Herbs: an agent or substance herbs that stops coughing.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Armeniacae Amarum is the dried ripe seed or kernel of Prunus armeniaca L., Prunus armeniaca L.var.ansu Maxim., Prunus sibirica L., Prunus mandshurica (Maxim.) Koehne(family Rosaceae), used to relieve cough and dyspnea with profuse expectoration, and also to relieve constipation. The herb is commonly known as Semen Armeniacae Amarum, Bitter Apricot Seed, Kǔ Xìnɡ Rén.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii is the dried rhizome and root of Cynanchum stauntonii (Deone.) Schltr. ex Lévl., or Cynanchum glaucescens (Deone.) Hand. Mazz (family Asclepiadaceae), used for the treatment of cough and dyspnea with profuse phlegm. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Cynanchi Stauntonii, Willowleaf Swallowwort Rhizome, Bái Qián.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Folium Eriobotryae is the dried leaf of Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl (family Rosaceae), used (1).to clear the lung and resolve phlegm for stopping coughing in cases of lung heat, and (2).to relieve vomiting due to stomach heat. The herb is commonly known as Folium Eriobotryae, Loquat Leaf, Pí Pá Yè.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Ginkgo is the dried ripe seed of the maiden-hair tree, Ginkgo biloba L (family Ginkgoaceae), used (1).as an antitussive and anti-asthmatic for prolonged cough or asthma with profuse expectoration, (2).to check leukorrhagia, and (3).to reduce urination in cases of enuresis and frequent micturition. The herb is commonly known as Semen Ginkgo, Ginkgo Seed, Bái Guǒ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Hippophae is the dried ripe fruit of Hippophae rhamnoides L.subsp.sinensis Rousi., or Hippophae rhamnoides L.subsp.yunnanensis Rousi (family Elaeagnaceae), used (1).as an antitussive and expectorant for treating cough with profuse phlegm, (2).as a stomachic for dyspepsia and abdominal pain due to undigested food, and (3).to promote blood circulation and remove stasis for treating traumatic wounds and amenorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Hippophae, Seabuckthorn Fruit, Shā Jí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Flos Farfarae is the dried flower-bud of Tussilago farfara L.(family Compositae), used for treating a chronic cough with profuse expectoration and hemoptysis in consumptive diseases. The herb is commonly known as Common Coltsfoot Flower, Kuǎn Dōnɡ Huā.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Radix Stemonae is the steamed and dried tuberous root of Stemona sessilifolia (Miq.) Franch.et Sav., Stemona japonica (BL.) Miq., or Stemona tuberosa Lour(family Stemonaceae), used to moisten the lung and relieve acute and chronic cough, and externally to kill trichomonads and lice. The herb is commonly known as Radix Stemonae, Stemona Root, Bǎi Bù.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii is the dried bulb of Fritillaria thunbergii Miq.(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat and resolve phlegm in cases of cough with thick expectoration, and (2).to reduce nodulation in cases of mastitis and scrofula. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii, Thunbery Fritillary Bulb, Zhè Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria walujewii Regel or Fritillaria pallidiflora Schrenk(family Liliaceae), used as thunbery fritillary bulb. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Pallidiflorae, Sinkiang Fritillary Bulb, Yī Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillarie Cirrhosae is the dried bulb of Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don., Fritillaria unibracteata Hsiao et K.C.Hsia., Fritillaria przewalskii Maxim.ex Batal., Fritillaria delavayi Franch., or Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don var. ecirrhosa Franch(family Liliaceae), used (1).to clear heat, resolve phlegm, moisten the lung for relieving dry cough due to lung heat and chronic cough with bloody sputum in cases of phthisis, and (2).to dissipate nodulation for treating boils, sores, mastitis, and lung abscess. The herb is commonly known as Unibract Fritillary Bulb, Bulb of Unibract Fritillary, Bulb of Tendrilleaf Fritillary, Bulb of Przewalsk Fritillary, Bulb of Delavay Fritillary or Chuān Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Fritillarie Ussuriensis is the dried bulb of Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim.(family Liliaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, relieve cough and resolve phlegm for the treatment of cough with expectoration of sticky and blood-streaked sputum. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Fritillariae Ussuriensis, Ussuri Fritillary Bulb, Pínɡ Bèi Mǔ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Folium rhododendri Daurici is the dried leaf of Rhododendron dauricum L (Family Ericaceae), used as an antitussive and expectorant for acute and chronic bronchitis. The herb is commonly known as Folium Rhododendri daurici, Dahurian Rhododendron Leaf, Mǎn Shān Hónɡ..
Brief Introduction: The Herb Bulbus Lilii is the dried scale leaf of the bulb of Lilium lancifolium Thunb., Lilium brownii F.E.Brown ex Miellez var.viridulum Baker., or Lilium pumilum DC (family Liliaceae), used (1).to nourish the lung Yin and stop cough in cases of consumptive diseases, and (2).to clear the heart and induce tranquilization for insomnia and fidgetiness in the late stage of febrile diseases with residual heat. The herb is commonly known as Bulbus Lilii, Lily Bulb, Bǎi Hé.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Mori is the dried root-bark, deprived of the external brown corky part, of Morus alba L (family Moraceae), used (1).to purge the lung and relieve dyspnea for treating lung heat with cough and dyspnea, and (2).to induce diuresis in cases of edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Mori, White Mulberry Root-bark, Sāng Bái Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Oroxyli is the dried ripe seed of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz (family Bignoniaceae), used to clear the lung of heat, and soothe the throat for the treatment of cough, sore throat, and hoarseness of voice in cases of wind-heat afflictions. The herb is commonly known as Trumetflower Seed, Seed of Trumetflower or Mù Hú Dié.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Cortex Syringae is the dried stem-bark of Syringa reticulata (Bl.) Hara var.mandshurica (Maxim.) Hara (family Oleaceae), used as an antipyretic, antitussive and diuretic for treating acute or chronic bronchitis, asthma, and cardiac edema. The herb is commonly known as Cortex Syringae, Bào Mǎ Zǐ Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae is the dried ripe seed of Sterculia lychnophora Hance (family Sterculiaceae), used (1).to clear the lung of heat for relieving sore throat, hoarseness and cough, and (2).to moisten the intestines for relieving constipation. The herb is commonly known as Boat-fruited Scaphium Seed, Seed of Boat-fruited Sterculia, Pànɡ Dà Hǎi.
