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  • Da Feng Zi – Chaulmoogra Seeds – Semen Hydnocarpi

    Da Feng Zi English Name: chaulmoogra seeds Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Hydnocarpi Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Da Feng Zi enters the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney channels; it is acrid in nature, hot in temperature, and considered extremely toxic in TCM theory. What is Da Feng Zi?: The Chinese Herb Da Feng Zi is…

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  • Da Suan – Garlic – Bulbus Alli Sativi

    Da Suan English Name: garlic bulb, garlic Pharmaceutical Name: Bulbus Alli Sativi Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Da Suan enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung channels; it is acrid in nature and warm in temperature. What is Da Suan?: The Chinese Herb Da Suan is garlic (Allium sativum L.). It is best known…

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  • Ban Mao – Chinese Blister Beetle – Mylabris

    Ban Mao English Name: mylabris, blister beetle Pharmaceutical Name: Mylabris Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Ban Mao enters the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Liver, and Kidney channels; it is acrid in nature, cold in temperature, and considered toxic according to TCM theory. What is Ban Mao?: The Chinese Herb Ban Mao is the…

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  • Chan Su – Toad Venom – Venenum Bufonis

    Chan Su English Name: toad venom, toad cake, cake of toad skin secretion Pharmaceutical Name: Venenum Bufonis Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Chan Su enters the Heart channel; it is acrid and sweet in nature, warm in temperature, and considered toxic according to TCM theory. What is Chan Su?: The Chinese Herb Chan…

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