✵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:Astringents and Hemostatics Herbs.
Introduction: Astringents and Hemostatics Herbs: also known as discharge-stopping herbs, an agent or substance that stops discharges such as sweat, diarrhea, urine, blood, leukorrhea and semen.
✵Till the date March 19th, 2020, there are Totally [19] kinds of common TCM herbs, [16] kinds of related plant species, [9] kinds of related animals species, [2] kinds of related minerals, [1] kind of related inorganic substance, are recorded in this category. These Astringents and Hemostatics Herbs. are briefly introduced separately:
Fructus Tritici Levis(Light Wheat).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Tritici Levis is the dried light grains of Triticum aestivum L (family Graminae), used as an antihidrotic agent for spontaneous sweating or night sweats. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Tritici Levis, Light Wheat, Fú Xiǎo Mài.
Galla Chinensis(Chinese Gall).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Galla Chinensis is the gall produced mainly by aphides of Melaphis chinensis(Bell)Baker on the leaf of various Sumac, Rhus chinensis Mill., Rhus potaninii Maxim., or Rhus punjabensis Stewart.var.sinica (Diels) Rehd.et Wils (family Anacardiaceae), used as an astringent agent for the treatment of persistent cough, night sweats, chronic diarrhea, bloody stool, and enuresis, and used externally for treating burns, traumatic bleeding, hemorrhoids, and oral ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Galla Chinensis, Chinese Gall, Wǔ Bèi Zǐ.
Fructus Chebulae(Terminalia Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Chebulae is the dried ripe fruit of Terminalia chebula Retz., or Terminalia chebula Retz. var. tomentella (Kurz.) C.B.Clarke (family Combretaceae), used as an anti-diarrheic and antitussive agent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea or dysentery, persistent cough, and hoarse voice. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Chebulae, Terminalia Fruit, Hē Zǐ.
Pericarpium Granati(Pomegranate Rind).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Pericarpium Granati is the dried pericarp of Punica granatum L (family Punicaceae), used as an anti-diarrheic for the treatment of chronic diarrhea or dysentery, also used as an anthelmintic for intestinal taeniasis and ascariasis. The herb is commonly known as Pericarpium Granati, Pomegranate Rind, Shí Liu Pí.
Halloysitum Rubrum(Red Halloysite).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Halloysitum Rubrum is a mineral, hydrated aluminum silicate, in red color due to the presence of iron oxides, used as an anti-diarrhetic and hemostatic agent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea, menorrhagia, and leukorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Halloysitum Rubrum, Red Halloysite, Chì Shí Zhī.
Semen Nelumbinis(Lotus Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Nelumbinis is the dried ripe seed of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (family Nymphaeaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea, spontaneous emission, and luekorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Nelumbinis, Lotus Seed, Lián Zǐ.
Stamen Nelumbinis(Lotus Stamen).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Stamen Nelumbinis is the dried stamen of Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (family Nymphaeaceae), used as an astringent to consolidate kidney Qi for the treatment of seminal emission and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Lián Xū.
Semen Euryales(Gordon Euryale Seed).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Euryales is the dried kernel of the ripe seed of Euryale ferox Salisb (family Nymphaeaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea, spontaneous emission, enuresis, and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Euryales, Gordon Euryale Seed, Seed of Gordon Euryale, Qiàn Shí.
Limonitum(Limonite).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Limonitum is brownish iron ore, mainly composed of basic iron oxide[FeO(OH)], used as an astringent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea or dysentery, menorrhagia, and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Limonite, Yǔ Yú Liánɡ.
Terra Flava Usta(Calcined Yellow Earth).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Terra Flava Usta is clean calcined yellow earth in small lumps, used as (1).an anti-emetic for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to chronic stomach diseases or pregnancy, (2).an antidiarrhetic for chronic diarrhea, and (3).a hemostatic for bleeding due to failure of the spleen to control the blood. The herb is commonly known as Terra Flava Usta, Calcined Yellow Earth, Fú Lónɡ Gān.
Fructus Mume(Smoked Plum).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Mume is the dried nearly ripe fruit of Armeniaca mume Sieb (family Rosaceae), used as an anti-diarrheic, antitussive, antidiptic and anthelmintic agent for treating chronic diarrhea, persistent cough, morbid thirst, and ascariasis. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Mume, Smoked Plum, Dark Plum, Wū Méi.
Semen Myristicae(Nutmeg).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Myristicae is the dried kernel of Myristica fragrans Houtt (family Myristicaceae), used as an antidiarrhetic agent by warming the spleen and stomach for the treatment of chronic diarrhea. The herb is commonly known as Semen Myristicae, Nutmeg, Ròu Dòu Kòu.
Fructus Schisandrae(Chinese Magnoliavine Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Schisandrae is the dried ripe fruit of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill (family Moagnoliaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of dry cough, asthma, night sweats, seminal emission, and chronic diarrhea, also used as a tranquilizer for palpitation and insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Schisandrae, Chinese Magnoliavine Fruit, Wǔ Wèi Zǐ.
Os Sepiae(Cuttlebone).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Os Sepiae is the dried internal shell of Sepiella maindroni de Rochebrune , or Sepia esculenta Hoyle(family Sepiadae), used as a hemostatic and antacid agent for the treatment of hematemesis, bloody stool, menorrhagia, acid regurgitation and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Os Sepiae, Cuttlebone, Endoconcha Sepiae, Hǎi Piāo Shāo.
Concha Arcae(Arc Shell).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Concha Arcae is the shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke., Arca granosa Linnaeus., or Arca inflata Reeve (family Arcidae), used to eliminate phlegm and soften hard lumps for treating scrofula and goiter. The herb is commonly known as Concha Arcae, Arc Shell, Wǎ Lénɡ Zǐ.
Concha Arcae Usta(Calcined Arc Shell).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Concha Arcae Usta is the calcined shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke, Arca granosa L. or Arca inflata Reeve(family Arcidae), used as an antacid agent for the treatment of acid regurgitation. It is commonly known as Concha Arcae Usta, Calcined Arc Shell, Duàn Wǎ Lénɡ.
Concha Ostreae Usta(Calcined Oyster Shell).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Concha Ostreae Usta is the calcined shell of oyster, Ostrea gigas Thunb., Ostrea talienwhanensis Crosse or Ostrea rivularis Gould(family Ostreidae), used as an astringent and antacid for the treatment of excessive sweating, seminal emission, leukorrhagia and acid regurgitation. The herb is commonly known as Concha Ostreae Usta, Calcined Oyster Shell, Duàn Mǔ Lì.
Fructus Rosae Laevigatae(Cherokee Rose Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Rosae Laevigatae is the dried ripe fruit of Cherokee Rose, Rosa laevigata Michx (family Rosaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of seminal emission, enuresis, frequent micturition, and chronic diarrhea. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Rosae Laevigatae, Cherokee Rose Fruit, Jīn Yīnɡ Zǐ.
Fructus Rubi(Palmleaf Raspberry Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Rubi is the steamed and dried fruit of Rubus chingii Hu (family Rosaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of frequent micturition, enuresis, and seminal emission. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Rubi, Palmleaf Raspberry Fruit, Fù Pén Zi.
✵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: Astringents and Hemostatics Herbs: also known as discharge-stopping herbs, an agent or substance that stops discharges such as sweat, diarrhea, urine, blood, leukorrhea and semen.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Tritici Levis is the dried light grains of Triticum aestivum L (family Graminae), used as an antihidrotic agent for spontaneous sweating or night sweats. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Tritici Levis, Light Wheat, Fú Xiǎo Mài.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Galla Chinensis is the gall produced mainly by aphides of Melaphis chinensis(Bell)Baker on the leaf of various Sumac, Rhus chinensis Mill., Rhus potaninii Maxim., or Rhus punjabensis Stewart.var.sinica (Diels) Rehd.et Wils (family Anacardiaceae), used as an astringent agent for the treatment of persistent cough, night sweats, chronic diarrhea, bloody stool, and enuresis, and used externally for treating burns, traumatic bleeding, hemorrhoids, and oral ulcers. The herb is commonly known as Galla Chinensis, Chinese Gall, Wǔ Bèi Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Chebulae is the dried ripe fruit of Terminalia chebula Retz., or Terminalia chebula Retz. var. tomentella (Kurz.) C.B.Clarke (family Combretaceae), used as an anti-diarrheic and antitussive agent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea or dysentery, persistent cough, and hoarse voice. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Chebulae, Terminalia Fruit, Hē Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Pericarpium Granati is the dried pericarp of Punica granatum L (family Punicaceae), used as an anti-diarrheic for the treatment of chronic diarrhea or dysentery, also used as an anthelmintic for intestinal taeniasis and ascariasis. The herb is commonly known as Pericarpium Granati, Pomegranate Rind, Shí Liu Pí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Halloysitum Rubrum is a mineral, hydrated aluminum silicate, in red color due to the presence of iron oxides, used as an anti-diarrhetic and hemostatic agent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea, menorrhagia, and leukorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Halloysitum Rubrum, Red Halloysite, Chì Shí Zhī.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Nelumbinis is the dried ripe seed of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (family Nymphaeaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea, spontaneous emission, and luekorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Nelumbinis, Lotus Seed, Lián Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Stamen Nelumbinis is the dried stamen of Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (family Nymphaeaceae), used as an astringent to consolidate kidney Qi for the treatment of seminal emission and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Lián Xū.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Euryales is the dried kernel of the ripe seed of Euryale ferox Salisb (family Nymphaeaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea, spontaneous emission, enuresis, and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Euryales, Gordon Euryale Seed, Seed of Gordon Euryale, Qiàn Shí.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Limonitum is brownish iron ore, mainly composed of basic iron oxide[FeO(OH)], used as an astringent for the treatment of chronic diarrhea or dysentery, menorrhagia, and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Limonite, Yǔ Yú Liánɡ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Terra Flava Usta is clean calcined yellow earth in small lumps, used as (1).an anti-emetic for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to chronic stomach diseases or pregnancy, (2).an antidiarrhetic for chronic diarrhea, and (3).a hemostatic for bleeding due to failure of the spleen to control the blood. The herb is commonly known as Terra Flava Usta, Calcined Yellow Earth, Fú Lónɡ Gān.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Mume is the dried nearly ripe fruit of Armeniaca mume Sieb (family Rosaceae), used as an anti-diarrheic, antitussive, antidiptic and anthelmintic agent for treating chronic diarrhea, persistent cough, morbid thirst, and ascariasis. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Mume, Smoked Plum, Dark Plum, Wū Méi.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Semen Myristicae is the dried kernel of Myristica fragrans Houtt (family Myristicaceae), used as an antidiarrhetic agent by warming the spleen and stomach for the treatment of chronic diarrhea. The herb is commonly known as Semen Myristicae, Nutmeg, Ròu Dòu Kòu.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Schisandrae is the dried ripe fruit of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill (family Moagnoliaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of dry cough, asthma, night sweats, seminal emission, and chronic diarrhea, also used as a tranquilizer for palpitation and insomnia. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Schisandrae, Chinese Magnoliavine Fruit, Wǔ Wèi Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Os Sepiae is the dried internal shell of Sepiella maindroni de Rochebrune , or Sepia esculenta Hoyle(family Sepiadae), used as a hemostatic and antacid agent for the treatment of hematemesis, bloody stool, menorrhagia, acid regurgitation and leukorrhagia. The herb is commonly known as Os Sepiae, Cuttlebone, Endoconcha Sepiae, Hǎi Piāo Shāo.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Concha Arcae is the shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke., Arca granosa Linnaeus., or Arca inflata Reeve (family Arcidae), used to eliminate phlegm and soften hard lumps for treating scrofula and goiter. The herb is commonly known as Concha Arcae, Arc Shell, Wǎ Lénɡ Zǐ. 
Brief Introduction: The Herb Concha Arcae Usta is the calcined shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke, Arca granosa L. or Arca inflata Reeve(family Arcidae), used as an antacid agent for the treatment of acid regurgitation. It is commonly known as Concha Arcae Usta, Calcined Arc Shell, Duàn Wǎ Lénɡ. 
Brief Introduction: The Herb Concha Ostreae Usta is the calcined shell of oyster, Ostrea gigas Thunb., Ostrea talienwhanensis Crosse or Ostrea rivularis Gould(family Ostreidae), used as an astringent and antacid for the treatment of excessive sweating, seminal emission, leukorrhagia and acid regurgitation. The herb is commonly known as Concha Ostreae Usta, Calcined Oyster Shell, Duàn Mǔ Lì.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Rosae Laevigatae is the dried ripe fruit of Cherokee Rose, Rosa laevigata Michx (family Rosaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of seminal emission, enuresis, frequent micturition, and chronic diarrhea. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Rosae Laevigatae, Cherokee Rose Fruit, Jīn Yīnɡ Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The Herb Fructus Rubi is the steamed and dried fruit of Rubus chingii Hu (family Rosaceae), used as an astringent for the treatment of frequent micturition, enuresis, and seminal emission. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Rubi, Palmleaf Raspberry Fruit, Fù Pén Zi.
