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What is Arisaema Cum Bile(Dan Nan Xing)? Also known as Rhizoma Arisaematis Cum Bile in Latin, bile arisaema actually means the process, or sometimes the fermentation, product of combining fine prepared arisaema powder with bile of ox, sheep or pig.
Also known as Semen Sojae Preparatum in Latin, fermented soybean means the fermented soy products of the mature seeds from Glycine max (L.) Merr., which is a species of legume native to East Asia.
Hematite is more than just a gemstone and ornament. As a matter of fact, the hematite magnetic therapy is popular these days. What’s more, it has long been used in herbal formulas to cure various illnesses.
What is jujube fruit(Da Zao)? Also known as Fructus Jujubae in Latin, it refers to the dried jujube fruit of Ziziphus jujuba Mill., one of deciduous shrubs or dungarunga in the family Rhamnaceae.
What are woad leaves(Da Qing Ye)? As a matter of fact, woad is the common name of Isatis tinctoria, which is one of the members in the family Brassicaceae. This herb has high pharmaceutical values and the main medicinal parts are its roots and leaves.
What is Cirsium(Da Ji)? Globally it has many different species, in which the most common ones are cirsium vulgare, cirsium arvense, cirsium horridulum, and more. However none of the above-mentioned species is used for medicinal purpose.
What is rheum palmatum(Da Huang)? Rhubarb collectively refers to a variety of perennials in the family Polygonum. It comes with a few different common names, such as Turkish rhubarb, Indian rhubarb, Chinese rhubarb, and Russian rhubarb.
What is betel husk(Da Fu Pi)? Also known as areca peel, it refers to the dry peel of Areca catechu L., a member of palmae plants. Medicinally the immature fruits are usually harvested from winter to spring.
What are green onions(Cong Bai)? Actually they have a few different names and similar species, such as scallions, spring onions, shallots, chives, and China leeks. However, from the point of view of TCM, they refer to the bulb and stalk part near the root of Allium fistulosum L., one member of Liliaceae family.
What is magnetite(Ci Shi)? Also known as Magnetic Hematite or Lodestone and Magnetitum in Latin, it refers to one of common oxide minerals and iron minerals mainly found in igneous rocks. Also as a member of the Spinel family of minerals, it mainly contains iron oxide (Fe3O4).
What is Ailanthus altissima bark(Chun Pi)? It refers to the trunk or root bark of Ailanthus altissima (p. mill.) swingle. Mainly produced in Shandong, Liaoning, Henan, Anhui and other places, this herb can be harvested all the year round.