traditional Chinese medicine uses a variety of herbs to treat respiratory conditions such as pleurisy. the herb ephedra (Ephedra sinica ) is very effective when used appropriately to open air passages. it has been used very safely in this manner for thousands of years in china to alleviate respiratory difficulties in pleurisy patients. other herbs used include pinellia rhizome (ban xia), trichosanthes fruit (gua lou), platycodon root (jie geng) and many others.
Herbs used to treat menorrhagia include yarrow, nettles and shepherd's purse, as well as agrimony, particularly used in Chinese medicine, ladies mantle, vervain and red raspberry, which are thought to strengthen the uterus.
liverworts
liverworts
the doctors often used herbs
Most of the medications used in 1669 were herbs. Either single herbs were used to treat specific conditions or a mixture of more than 1 herb would be used.
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata ) and myrrh (Commiphora molmol ) are two examples of antispasmodic herbs.
Usually mixed with other herbs to treat specific diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. Evodia fruit can be used fresh, or it can be dried and ground into a powder. May be taken internally or externally.
Geranium or motherwort.
he used to exploited them especially the Chinese workers.
Herbs in this classification are strong and specific in their therapeutic action. They are generally used for short periods of time in smaller dosages to treat acute conditions.
they are used to give people a good cheap treat. also as a treat after dinner at chinese resteraunts
In TCM, herbs are often used in conjunction with other techniques, such as acupuncture or massage.