1. Poria Cocos Wolf

Application:

• As diuretics, in urinary difficulty, diarrhea, water retention
• Used for palpitations,
• Used for insomnia or forgetfulness, poor appetite.

Function of the herb:

• It has a regulatory effect on human immune cells

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that Poria cocos has anti-inflammatory functions. 20314

Research by western scientists has shown that Poria cocos is effective in treating  chronic and acute inflammation. 25140

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that Poria Cocos Wolf has   immune-enhancing activity. 65424

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that Poria cocos has strong anti-tumor effect. 84472

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that triterpene carboxylic acids isolated from the methanol extract of Hoelen, Poria cocos was found to inhibit 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TAP)-induced edema. 81415

Clinical research by western scientists have shown that Poria Cocos have anti-inflammatory functions, high scavenging activity and protects liver and red blood cells from lipid peroxidation. 60151

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that Poria cocos has anti-inflammatory functions and protects red blood cells from AAPH-induced hemolysis (affected by microorganisms). 160 - 162

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that Poria cocos improves kidney functions. This would protect the kidneys from being damage by uric acid. 07662

2. Radix Gentiana Macrophylla

Application:

• It is used to remove intense heat or fire in the liver and gallbladder

Function of the herb:

• Antirheumatic agent for treatment of rheumatic pain of the whole body

• For allergic inflammation

• Tones up the liver

3.  Radix Ledebouriella Divaricata

Application:

• It is usewd as diaphorectic for affection due to wind and cold and rheumatic pain

Function of the herb:

• Effective relief of pain

• Anti-rheumatic function

4.   Radix Lysimachia Christinae

Applications:

• It is used as febrifuge, cholagogue, lithagogue and diuretic for the treatment of acute icteric hepatitis, calculi of the biliary and urinary tracts.

Function of the herb:

• Counteract toxic effects

• To clear up liver heat

• Expel urinary stones and promote urination

• Tones up liver function

• Used for rheumatism

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that aqueous extract of Lysimachia christinae possesses potent hypouricemic (meaning removing uric acid) effects on models of hyperuricemia in mice pretreated with oxonate. 76538

5.  Herba Artemisa Scoparia

Applications:

• It is used to eliminate damp heat in the liver and gall bladder for the treatment of jaundice such as icteric hepatitis and cholecystitis

Function of the herb:

• Eliminate damp heat in the liver and gallbladder

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that Artemisiae species were proven to have immunosuppressive principles, some of them were now used clinically for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. 30846

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that this herb is effective for treating liver diseases. Research showed that scoparone from Artemisa Scoparia decreases the production of the inflammatory mediators such as NO and PGE2 in macrophages by inhibiting iNOS and COX-2 expression. 203-8 

Another group of scientists wrote "these data indicate that the plant artemisia scoparia is hepatoprotective and validate the folkloric use of this plant for treating liver problems". Research showed the protective action of the plant extract against CCl4-induced liver damage. 41001

Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that Artemisia Scoparia has strong anti-inflammatory function. Research demonstrate that the inhibition of scoparone on LPS-induced TF expression in HUVECs may mediate by the mechanisms suppressing superoxide anion formation and TF transcription.  72379

Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that Artemisia Scoparia  has strong hepatoprotective function against alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity (protects the liver). 75739

Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that the flavonoid rutin from Artemisia Scoparia  has strong hepatoprotective function against drug-induced (paracetamol) hepatotoxicity (protects the liver). 90212

Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that Artemisia Scoparia  has strong hepatoprotective function against drug-induced (Acetaminophen) hepatotoxicity (protects the liver). 12519

Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that Artemisia Scoparia  has strong hepatoprotective function against chemical-induced (carbon tetrachloride) hepatotoxicity. Research showed that Artemisia Scoparia inhibited fibrosis and lipid peroxidation induced by carbon tetrachloride (protects the liver).33139

Clinical studies by western scientists have shown that Artemisia Scoparia  has strong antioxidative and cytoprotective actions. Clinical studies showed that the strong antioxidative functions of Artemisia Scoparia effectively protected liver tissues against the dimethylnitrosamine-induced hepatic fibrosis (protects the liver).  06248

6.  Caulis Uncaria Rhynchophylla

Applications:

• It is used as an antipyretic and anticonvulsive agent

Function of the herb:

• It is used as antipyretic and anticonvulsive agent

Clinical research by western scientists have shown that Uncaria rhynchophylla can be used to lower blood pressure and to protect and relieve various neurological symptoms. Research showed that U. rhynchophylla extract inhibited TNF-alpha and nitric oxide production in BV-2 mouse microglial cells in vitro. These anti-inflammatory actions of U. rhynchophylla extract may contribute to its neuroprotective effects. 73411

7.   Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum (Fisherman's Herb)

One day, the 16 year old daughter of a government official in ancient China was suffering from mastitis with a triangular lump underneath her left breast.  When her maid found out, she asked her father to hire a doctor without telling why.  The father thought the daughter had disgraced the family by committing an immoral act.  After being punished by the father, she tried to commit suicide by jumping into the river but she was rescued by a fisherman's daughter.  When the fisherman found out why, he went to look for a perennial herb, with white milky juice in it, yellowish flowers with straight stems and fleshy thick roots.  He boiled some of the herbs for the girl to drink and used some for external application.  Finally she recovered and her father named the plant "Fisherman's Herb"

Function of the herb:

• Used for inflammatory disease T

• To counteract toxic effect  

• Clear up heat

• Disperse swelling

• Regulate liver and stomach function

Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years (since the 3rd century) to treat problems of the joints, liver, gallbladder, and kidneys. In some countries, Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum is considered a blood purifier and is used for ailments such as eczema and cancer. Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum has also been used historically to treat poor digestion and diseases of the liver. Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum has two particularly important uses: to promote the formation of bile and to remove excess water from the body. The root affects all forms of secretion and excretion from the body. It acts as a tonic and stimulant by removing toxins and poisons from the body and increases the flow of urine in patients with liver problems.

The principal constituents responsible for Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum’s effects are its bitter principles. Previously referred to as taraxacin, these constituents are:

Sesquiterpene lactones — eudesmanolide, and germacranolide types.
Triterpenes — taraxol, taraxerol, beta-amyrin
Phytosterols — taraxasterol, , stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol
Phenolic acids — caffeic and hydroxyphenylacetic acids
Fatty acids — myristic acid
Carbohydrates — glucans, mannans, inulin,
Sugars — fructose, glucose, sucrose
Carotenoids — lutein, violaxanthin
Flavonoids — apigenin, luteolin
Miscellaneous — choline, mucilage, pectin

Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum helps the liver and kidneys to do their work and keeps the bowels in a healthy condition. Aside from its efficacy in the treatment of kidney and liver disorders, it may also be used to treat inflammation and congestion of the liver and gall bladder by stimulating them. Because of its ability to reduce high uric acid levels, it is an effective treatment for gout. Because Folium Taraxacum Mongolicum is one of the best natural sources of potassium, it is a perfectly balanced and safe diuretic. Taraxacum root contains bitter elements that may stimulate digestion through the stimulation of gastric and salivary juices. Considered one of the best liver tonics, it stimulates the liver to create bile and stimulates the gall bladder to release the stored bile. This increased flow of bile, combined with the action of the triterpenes that may increase the solubility of the bile, makes Taraxacum a good herb for cleansing and removing of toxins.

1) Susnik F. The present state of knowledge about the medicinal plant Taraxacum officinale Weber [in Slovak; English abstract]. Med Razgl. 1982;21:323–328.

2) European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Taraxaci radix (dandelion). Exeter, UK: ESCOP; 1996–1997:2. Monographs on the Medicinal Uses of Plant Drugs, Fascicule 2.

3) Bohm VK. Studies on the choleretic action of some drugs [in German, English abstract]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1959;9:376–378.

8.  Radix Salvia Miltiorrhiza

Applications:

• To promote blood circulation and to remove blood stasis for the treatment of dysmenorrheal, amenorrhea, abdominal masses,

Function of the herb :

• Promotes blood circulation

• Remove blood stasis

• Acts as a tranquilizer

Clinical research by western scientists confirmed the validity of the historical use of the drug for improving liver functions.  566-572(7)

Clinical research by western scientists confirmed the validity of the historical use of the drug, Salvia Miltiorrhiza for improving liver functions by preventing liver damage and micro-circulation disorders. 41991.

Scientists confirmed the validity of the historical use of the drug to improve heart and kidneys functions, promoting coronary blood flow without affecting heart rate, inducing dilation of renal vascular system, an increase in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate, decreases blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, methylguanidine, guanidinosuccinic acid and inorganic phosphate (in rat studies), is a free radical scavenger, inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces accumulation of methylguanidine and guanidinosuccinic acid levels (methylguanidine and guanidinosuccinic acid have been reported to cause platelet dynfunction, hemolytic activity, glucose metabolism disturbance and inhibition of lymphocyte transformation). 1527-0661  

Clinical research by western scientists from Taiwan showed that Salvia Miltiorrhiza exerts antifibrotic effects and confirmed the validity of the historical use of the herb for improving liver functions. Stronger liver would reduce kidney stress. 864749

Clinical research by western scientists confirmed Salvia Miltiorrhiza has antioxidative agent by inhibiting the production of nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and suppressed the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). 35448

Research by western scientists confirmed Salvia Miltiorrhiza has antioxidative agent. The active constituents 1,2,15,16-tetrahydrotanshiquinone and Ro-090680 showed inhibitory activity against P388 Leukemia cell in vitro and Ro-090680 was reported to be a potent inhibitor of rabbit platelet aggregation induced by collagen (platelet aggregation can cause vascular obstruction via the formation of a thrombus).  57662

Clinical research by western scientists have shown that Tanshinone I from Salvia miltiorrhiza has in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. The methanol extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza was found to inhibit PGD₂ production and Tanshinone I was found to inhibit PGE₂ formation.   616 - 620

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that hydroxyl radical seems to be the most important factor in ischemia and reperfusion injury to skeletal muscle and that Salvia Miltiorrhiza have a role in antioxidation as a hydroxyl radical scavenger. 171-175

Clinical research by western scientists confirmed that Salvia Miltiorrhiza extracts are effective in preventing the development of bone loss. 06738

9.  Radix Panax Notoginseng

Applications:

• To treat various types of internal and external bleeding syndromes: This herb cannot only arrest bleeding, but also dissipate blood stasis, producing outstanding curative effects.

• To treat traumatic injuries and blood stasis with pain: This herb can promote blood circulation by removing blood stasis to subdue swelling and kill pain, It is a popular traumatological herb. Combined with other herbs it is used for promoting blood circulation and lipid (fat0 control

• It is used as hemostatic and anodyne by eliminating blood stasis

Function of the herb:

• Promotes blood circulation

• Prevents blood clots

• Eliminate blood stasis

• Reduce swelling with pain due to contused (bruised) wounds and soft tissue injuries

Experiments and modern clinical trials have shown that Panax notoginseng has immunologically active. Panax notoginseng stimulates macrophages, promotes antibody formation, activates complement and increases T lymphocyte proliferation.  (T lymphocyte: a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells) and protected animals from liver intoxications. 41992

Clinical research  by western scientists has shown that Panax Notoginseng has anti-inflammatory, analgesic (reduces pain) and immunomodulatory action. 44000

Clinical research  by western scientists has shown that Panax Notoginseng reduces thrombogenicity (blood clot) and arrhythmias (improves blood and heart function), increases erythrocyte deformability (causes the ability erythrocytes cells to change shape as they pass through narrow spaces, such as the microvasculature i.e. improves blood flow), is an antioxidant, which can counteract free radical damage associated with atherogenesis and myocardial damage seen with ischemia (reduce blood supply) and reperfusion (damage to tissue caused when blood supply returns to the tissue after a period of ischemia). 66054

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that Panax Notoginseng has anti-inflammatory effect. 78152

Clinical research by western scientists has shown that ginsenosides Rg1 from Panax Notoginseng has estrogen-like activity and should be classified as a novel class of potent phytoestrogen. 61497