Bencao Gangmu Reference Library
Plant Monographs
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苦林木 / 苦阿魏 / 苦木科白木 / 苦皮树 / 苦榄木
Simarouba amara Aubl. (syn. Quassia simarouba)Intestinal and hepatic amoebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica eradication), chloroquine-resistant malaria (Plasmodium falciparum), severe hypochlorhydric anorexia, and chronic watery diarrhea.
腊肠树 / 阿勃勒 / 猪肠豆 / 波斯皂荚 / 婆罗门皂荚 / 槐花腊肠树
Cassia fistula L. (syn. Bactyrilobium fistula, Cathartocarpus fistula)Chronic habitual and senile dry constipation (colonic Aquaporin-3 upregulation and non-griping peristalsis via Sennosides A & B >= 1.50%), icteric viral hepatitis, and tinea ringworm (Kurap).
水丁香 / 草鞋板 / 假丁香 / 水黄香
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacq.) P.H.Raven (syn. Jussiaea suffruticosa)Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis with severe edema and proteinuria, acute bacillary dysentery (Shigella), acute icteric hepatitis, acute cystitis, and periodontal toothache.
鹅不食草 / 石胡荽 / 鸡肠草 / 天仙地羊 / 鼻炎草 / 地芫荽
Centipeda minima (L.) A.Br. & Asch. (syn. Artemisia minima, Cotula minima)Allergic rhinitis, chronic purulent sinusitis, and nasal polyposis (STAT3 phosphorylation and eosinophil infiltration blockade via Brevilin A >= 0.50%), cold cough with copious phlegm, and corneal cataracts.
丁香 / 公丁香 / 丁子香
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry (syn. Eugenia caryophyllata)Intractable diaphragmatic hiccups, gastroesophageal reflux with cold nausea, dental pulpitis/odontalgia, H. pylori-associated peptic ulcers, and erectile coldness.
丁香 / 公丁香 / 母丁香 / 支夏树 / 百里香同称 / 丁子香
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry (syn. Eugenia caryophyllata)Intractable vomiting, nausea, and diaphragmatic spasm hiccups (E Ni from Spleen-Stomach cold), acute pulpitis toothache (instant topical anesthesia), and epigastric cold pain.
酸豆 / 罗望子 / 酸角 / 印度枣
Tamarindus indica L.Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), postprandial glucose surges, chronic atonic constipation, pregnancy nausea, and calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis.
海杧果 / 黄金树 / 白花海杧果 / 山杧果 / 假杧果 / 毒加里
Cerbera manghas L. (syn. Cerbera tanghin, Tanghinia venenifera)Suppurative cutaneous furuncles, carbuncles, and blind abscesses (microvascular hyperemia and rapid pus localization via Cardenolides), refractory sarcoptic scabies, and chronic rheumatoid joint pain. Strictly external.
决明子 / 钝叶决明 / 草决明
Senna tora (L.) Roxb. (syn. Cassia tora L.)Primary essential hypertension, hyperlipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), ocular asthenopia (digital eye strain, glaucoma), diabetic retinopathy, and chronic constipation.
三台红花 / 齿叶赪桐 / 细齿赪桐 / 羊乳红 / 羊屎木 / 倒尾仔
Clerodendrum serratum (L.) Moon (syn. Rotheca serrata, Volkameria serrata)Spasmodic bronchial asthma and asthmatic bronchitis (beta2-adrenergic stimulation and PDE4 inhibition via Serratagenic acid >= 0.60% and Acteoside), chronic obstructive pulmonary cough, and rheumatic joint pain.
敏感含羞决明 / 短柱含羞草决明 / 敏感决明 / 小含羞决明 / 细叶山扁豆
Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench (syn. Cassia nictitans, Chamaecrista multipinna)Febrile pyrexia and summer heatstroke (pyrogenic cytokine suppression via Chrysophanol and Flavonoids), spasmodic gastrointestinal colic, and suppurative cutaneous furuncles.
蝙蝠花 / 老虎须 / 箭根薯
Tacca chantrieri André (and Tacca integrifolia Ker Gawl.)Stage 1/2 essential hypertension, non-ulcer functional dyspepsia, peptic ulceration, multidrug-resistant carcinoma (MDR oncology), and chronic hepatitis.