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Japanese Ardisia Herb
Japanese Ardisia Herb. Class: Antitussive Antiasthmetics. Properties: Pungent; Slightly Bitter; Calm. Meridians: Lung; Liver
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Ai Di Cha
中文名 (Chinese)
矮地茶
Latin Name
Herba Ardisiae Japonicae; Ardisiae Japonicae Herba
English Name
Japanese Ardisia Herb
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Pungent; Slightly Bitter; Calm
Meridians (归经)
Lung; Liver
Part Used
Whole herb
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Antitussive Antiasthmetics
功效分类 (CN)
止咳平喘药
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
1. to eliminate phlegm and relieving cough.2. to promote diuresis to deprive dampness. 3. to activate blood circulation and stop bleeding.
Indication (主治)
1. bergenin, an active comonent, is an expectorant. 2. its volatile oil or flavone can relieve bronchospasm induced by histamine in vitro. 3. its decoction inhibits the growth of pneumococcus, staphylococcus aureus and influenza virus in vitro.
Clinical Manifestations
1. bergenin, an active comonent, is an expectorant. 2. its volatile oil or flavone can relieve bronchospasm induced by histamine in vitro. 3. its decoction inhibits the growth of pneumococcus, staphylococcus aureus and influenza virus in vitro.
🔗 External References
📜 Related Formulas 12 · contains this herb
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