Bupleurum belongs to the large Umbelliferae family (umbelliferous plants). It is used, for example, as a so-called indicator medicine for a number of tracts and interrelates with many functional areas, such as liver feedback circuit (Orbis hepaticus), the gall bladder feedback circuit (Orbis felleus), the pericardium feedback circuit (Pericardialis) and the three-heat area (Tricalorium). Bupleurum …
Fructus cornii belongs to the Cornacea family (dogwood plants) Thanks to its ability to tonify the Orbis renalis and the Orbis hepaticus, it is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of Its sour and astringent taste helps to preserve the yin and counteract severe losses of bodily fluids. It can therefore be used …
Semen trichosantis (Trichosanthes seeds) and Fructus trichosantis (Trichosanthes fruit) Trichosantis belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family (pumpkin plants) In traditional Chinese medicine it has enormous significance in the treatment of disorders for which Calor pituitae (hot mucus) has to be transformed.The Western indication fields are: Trichosanthes seeds and fruit are contained in remedies such as Bei …
Fructus lycii belongs to the Solanaceae family (solanum). The plant is capable of tonifying yin and, correspondingly, filling out the yin of the Orbis renalis and the Orbis hepaticus and supplementing the yin.In traditional Chinese medicine, it is frequently used to treat the following syndromes: Thanks to its ability to supplement yin, it is also …