Actcm Herbs 2-1 Clht-Toxic

Front 1

bitter, sweet, cold
LV ST LI SI
ClHt-Toxic
B.183 C.197 Dr.34

Back 1

bái huā shé shé cǎo 白花蛇舌草

(1) Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity, & reduces abscesses [Intestinal abscess*, toxic sores, ulcerations, swellings, insect bites, snakebites, variety of cancers; Strong antimicrobial/antiviral, can be used topically if fresh ]
(2) Clears heat & facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination [Hot painful dribbling UTIs*, DH jaundice ]
(N) Strong anti-neoplastic/cancer affect – inhibits growth of cancer cells (early stage slow growing tumors); appendicitis

Caution: Pregnancy

bái(white) huā(fancy pattern, flower) shé(snake) shé(tongue) cǎo(herb)
Hedyotis diffusae Herba
oldenlandia, hedyotis

Hint 1

(1) Intestinal abscess
(2) Hot painful dribbling UTIs

Front 2

spicy, bitter, sl cold
LI LV ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.173 C.233 Dr.32

Back 2

bài jiàng cǎo 敗醬草

(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, & expels pus [Pus sores & swellings* d/t fire toxin, intestinal abscess, mumps, tonsillitis; Potent antimicrobial]
(2) Dispels blood stasis & stops pain [Pain esp in abdomen & chest* w/ stasis d/t heat, postpartum pain, post-operative pain]
(N) Acne, boils, carbuncles, infections

Caution: Pregnancy

bài(spoiled) jiàng(pasty sauce) cǎo(herb)
Patriniae Herba
patrinia

Hint 2

(1) Pus sores & swellings
(2) Pain esp in abdomen & chest

Front 3

bitter, cold
LI ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.186 C.227 Dr.35

Back 3

bái tóu wēng 白頭翁

(1) Clears heat & resolves fire toxicity [Dysentery*- predominant herb for, esp d/t DH in ST or Intest; Acute dysenteric dz, chronic intestinal bacterial imbalance, intestinal Candida, amebic dysentery, can be used preventatively while traveling ]

No noted CTX

bái(white) tóu(head) wēng(elderly person) ["hoary-headed geezer"]
Pulsatillae Radix
Chinese anemone root

Hint 3

(1) Dysentery

Front 4

bitter, cold
ST HT LV
ClHt-Toxic
B.160 C.210 Dr.27

Back 4

bǎn lán gēn 板藍根
(nán bǎn lán gēn)
(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools blood & reduces swellings [High fevers w/ HA*, febrile dz, mumps, significant viral dz, erysipelas]

Caution: Cold from SP ST defic, those lacking heat toxicity

bǎn(board, slab) lán(blue, indigo) gēn(rhizome)
Baphicacanthis cusiae Rhizoma et Radix
baphicacanthus root

Hint 4

(1) High fevers w/ HA

Front 5

bitter, spicy, cold, toxic
HT LV LU
ClHt-Toxic, ExpParasites, Not in Clinic
B.1015 C.1028

Back 5

cháng shān 常山

(1) Checks malarial disorder [Malarial parasites*; Kills parasite but also induces vomiting ]
(2) Induces vomiting to expel phlegm [Phlegm collecting in chest]
(N) Anti-amebic

CTX: Pregnancy; Caution: Debilitated; Toxic - never use more than 3 qian

cháng(constant) shān(mountain)
Dichroae Radix
dichroa root

Hint 5

(1) Malarial parasites
(2) Phlegm collecting in chest

Front 6

bitter, cold
LI SI LU ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.181 C.214 Dr.34

Back 6

chuān xīn lián 穿心蓮

(1) Clears heat & resolves fire toxicity [Cough*, cold/flu, sore throat, wheezing, skin sores, snakebite fresh topically]
(2) Clears heat, dries dampness, & stops diarrhea [Diarrhea*, dysentery, UTI, vaginal yeast infection, trichomoniasis, eczema as ointment]
(N) Potent antibacterial & antiviral; early stage sore throat

Caution: Bitter cold, can injure ST qi long term; Special: Strong lasting taste so best in pill form; stimulating so do not take before bed

chuān(to thread through) xīn(heart) lián(lotus)
Andrographitis Herba
andrographis

Hint 6

(1) Cough
(2) Diarrhea

Front 7

bitter, salty, very cold
HT LU ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.156 C.208 Dr.27

Back 7

dà qīng yè 大青葉

(1) Clears heat & resolves fire toxicity [Epidemic febrile outbreak*, cold/flu, mouth ulcers, throat bi, viral infect fire toxin anywhere esp throat or LU]
(2) Cools blood & dissipates maculae [Skin spots* or skin eruptions d/t heat in blood, intense fever, irritability, changes in consciousness, vomiting blood, acne]
(N) Very potent anti-viral [*Takes heat out of blood & skin, irritability due to heat/stagnation, stomach/intestinal flu, viral bronchitis]

Caution: Cold from SP ST defic

dà(big) qīng(green) yè(leaf)
Isatidis Folium
woad leaf

Hint 7

(1) Epidemic febrile outbreak
(2) Skin spots

Front 8

bitter, neutral
LI LV
ClHt-Toxic
B.196 C.231 Dr.29

Back 8

hóng téng 紅藤

(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, reduces abscesses, & stops pain [Intestinal abscesses*, skin lesions w/ swelling & pain ]
(2) Invigorates blood & disperses stasis [Trauma*, dysmenorrhea, joint pain, appendicitis]
(N) Strong antimicrobial [Appendicitis*; Special herb for treating appendicitis, treating diverticulum; Use for acute conditions ]

CTX: Pregnancy, thins & weakens blood vessels

hóng(red) téng(vine)
Sargentodoxae Caulis
sargentodoxa vine

Hint 8

(1) Intestinal abscesses
(2) Trauma
(N) Appendicitis

Front 9

sweet, cold
LI LU ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.148 C.171 Dr.26

Back 9

jīn yín huā 金銀花

(1) Clears heat & resolves fire toxicity [Hot painful sores*, swellings, esp breast, throat, eyes, intestinal abscess, insect & spider bites w/ mint, boils]
(2) Vents & disperses externally contracted wind-heat [Common cold/flu*, fever, slight sensitivity to wind, sore throat, HA, summerheat, mild sneezing]
(3) Clears damp-heat from LJ [UTIs*, usually not strong enough for dysentery ]
(N) Good for acne, infected cuts/bites, colds/flus [*Can be boiled & used as eye drops for conjunctivitis, moderate antimicrobial, outward moving]

No noted CTX

jīn(gold) yín(silver) huā(flower)
Lonicerae Flos
honeysuckle flower

Hint 9

(1) Hot painful sores
(2) Common cold/flu
(3) UTIs

Front 10

bitter, sl spicy, sl cold
HT LU GB
ClHt-Toxic
B.153 C.174 Dr.26

Back 10

lián qiào 連翹

(1) Clears heat & resolves toxicity (ext wh) [WH cold/flu w/ pronounced fever*, slight chills, sore throat, HA, rhinitis, sinusitis; anti-viral, strept, salmonella, TB, conjunctivitis ext wash]
(2) Reduces abscesses & dissipates clumps [Toxic clumps ie external sores*, internal abscesses, swollen lymph glands, scrofula, throat bi]

No noted CTX

lián(link, in succession) qiào(tilt, stick up on one end)
Forsythiae Fructus
forsythia fruit

Hint 10

(1) WH cold/flu w/ pronounced fever
(2) Toxic clumps ie external sores

Front 11

bitter, salty, cold
LI ST
ClHt-Toxic, Not in Clinic
B.216 C.182

Back 11

lòu lú 漏蘆

(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, & reduces sores & swellings [Early stage sores & abscesses* when red, swollen, painful, swelling & pain in breast area]
(2) Causes milk to descend [Lactation problems esp w/ heat*, NOT d/t deficiency]
(N) Similar to pu gong ying; has slippery quality

CTX: Pregnancy, defic type insufficient lactation

lòu(leaking) lú(reed)
Rhapontici Radix
rhaponticum root

Hint 11

(1) Early stage sores & abscesses
(2) Lactation problems esp w/ heat

Front 12

sweet, cold
HT ST
ClHt-Toxic, ClHt-Summer
B.194 C.241 Dr.40

Back 12

lǜ dòu 綠豆

(1) Clears summerheat [Irritability*, thirst]
(2) Clears heat & resolves toxicity [Toxic sores* & swellings]
(3) Antidote for poisoning due to fū zǐ [fū zǐ toxic reaction; Counteracts overheated, over-stimulated conditions, very mild as are most herb/foods ]
(N) Bean sprouts have similar action

Caution: Loose stools, diarrhea

lǜ(green) dòu(bean)
Phaseoli radiati Semen
mung bean

Hint 12

(1) Irritability
(2) Toxic sores
(3) fū zǐ toxic reaction; Counteracts overheated, over-stimulated conditions, very mild as are most herb/foods

Front 13

spicy, neutral
LU
ClHt-Toxic
B.205 C.221 Dr.36

Back 13

mǎ bó 馬勃

(1) Clears LU, resolves fire toxicity, & improves condition of throat [Pain swelling & loss of voice in throat* d/t fire toxin; Bacterial or viral sore throat, tonsillitis, laryngitis ]
(2) Stops bleeding [Bleeding gums or lips*, oral cavity; Mainly used topically ]
(N) Very good for fire toxin in throat, any type of sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis [*Not for allergic or deficiency sore throat]

No noted CTX

mǎ(horse) bó(sudden expansion) [ie puffball releasing]
Lasiosphaera/Calvatia
puffball fruiting body

Hint 13

(1) Pain swelling & loss of voice in throat
(2) Bleeding gums or lips

Front 14

sour, cold, slippery
LI LV
ClHt-Toxic
B.191 C.224 Dr.31

Back 14

mǎ chǐ xiàn 馬齒莧

(1) Resolves fire toxicity & cools blood [Dysentary* d/t DH or fire toxin, bloody hot UTIs, bacillary dysentary w/ incomplete BM]
(2) Clears damp-heat & treats sores [Sores* d/t fire toxin, carbuncles, red & white vaginal discharge, internally & external application]
(3) Antidote for pain & swelling of wasp stings & snake bites [Wasp stings*, snake bites]
(4) Stops bleeding & unblocks painful urinary dribbling [Uterine bleeding* esp postpartum, painful bloody urinary dribbling, hot painful urinary dribbling]
(N) Intestinal, skin, bladder

CTX: Pregnancy

mǎ(horse) chǐ(tooth) xiàn(portulacae/purslane herb)
Portulacae Herba
purslane

Hint 14

(1) Dysentary
(2) Sores
(3) Wasp stings
(4) Uterine bleeding

Front 15

bitter, cold
HT LV
ClHt-Toxic, AromOpenOrif, Not in Clinic
B.960 C.184

Back 15

niú huáng 牛黃

(1) Clears HT, opens orifices, awakens spirit, & dislodges phlegm [Delirium or coma d/t hot phlegm*, wind-stroke, convusions, seizures, unconsciousness; Stablizes/balances/normalizes central nervous system ]
(2) Clears LV, resolves toxicity, extinguishes wind, & stops tremors [Tremors*, spasms, convusions, with high fever d/t heat in LV; Sudden spiking of fever in children, lowers body temperature]
(3) Drains heat & resolves fire toxicity [Red painful swollen ulcerated throat*, sores, boils, carbuncles, hot swellings; Good for children ]
(N) Forte is treating children & stroke victims



niú(cattle) huang(yellow)
Bovis Calculus
cattle bezoar

Hint 15

(1) Delirium or coma d/t hot phlegm
(2) Tremors
(3) Red painful swollen ulcerated throat

Front 16

bitter, sweet, cold
LV ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.162 C.178 Dr.28

Back 16

pú gōng yīng 蒲公英

(1) Reduces abscesses & dissipates nodules [Internal nodules*, abscess, fibrous breasts, calcified lumps, benign lumps, mastitis, hardening while breast feeding; Very good for breasts, Insufficient lactation d/t blockage in ducts]
(2) Clears LV & clears eyes [Red swollen painful eyes*, itching; Said to prevent LV/GB cancer ]
(3) Clears heat, resolves dampness, & unblocks painful urinary dribbling [UTIs*, DH jaundice]
(N) Sinus infections with dense yellow phlegm
(N) Fresh is best for fighting toxins & treating LV & breasts

No noted CTX

pú(monocotyledonous) gōng(common, publicly owned) yīng(distinguished, outstanding person)
Taraxaci Herba
dandelion

Hint 16

(1) Internal nodules
(2) Red swollen painful eyes
(3) UTIs

Front 17

salty, cold
LV LU ST
ClHt-Toxic, Not in Clinic
B.160 C.211

Back 17

qīng dài 青黛

(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools blood, & reduces maculae [Maculae skin eruptions* d/t heat entering blood level, nosebleed, toxic sores]
(2) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools blood, & reduces swelling [Swollen painful throat* d/t blazing heat, mouth sores, mumps, epidemics]
(3) Drains LV fire, dispels summerheat, & extinguishes wind to stop tremors [Tremors*, convulsions, spasms, red eyes, sore throat, summerheat affecting LV, delerium, coma]
(4) Clears LV fire, drains LU heat, & cools blood [Cough & chest pain* d/t LV fire attacking LU]
(N) Not commonly used clinically

Caution: ST cold

qīng(blue green, nature's color) dài(dark ink for eyebrow)
Indigo naturalis
indigo

Hint 17

(1) Maculae skin eruptions
(2) Swollen painful throat
(3) Tremors
(4) Cough & chest pain

Front 18

bitter, spicy, cold
KD LV GB
ClHt-Toxic, ClHt-Defic, ClHt-Summer
B.219 C.244 Dr.40

Back 18

qīng hāo 青蒿

(1) Clears summerheat [Low fever*, HA, dizziness, stifling chest; Light aromatic quality]
(2) Clears fever from deficiency [Fever w/ absence of sweating*, steaming bone syndrome, tidal fever, following febrile dz or d/t blood defic pattern]
(3) Cools blood & stops bleeding [Bloody noses*, purpura, rashes]
(4) Checks malarial disorders & resolves heat [Alt fever & chills*; Does not kill parasite ]
(N) Good antimicrobial, anti yeast/fungi [Is in the product Paragard]

CTX: Weak digestion, watery diarrhea; Special: add last to decoction since aromatic

qīng(blue or green, nature's color) hāo(artemisiae, wormwood)
Artemisiae annuae Herba
sweet wormwood

Hint 18

(1) Low fever
(2) Fever w/ absence of sweating
(3) Bloody noses
(4) Alt fever & chills
(N) Is in the product Paragard

Front 19

sweet, cold
LI LU ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.151 C.173 Dr.30

Back 19

rěn dōng téng 忍冬藤

(1) Clears heat & resolves toxicity (fire toxins on skin) [Sores & skin eruptions*, infected insect & spider bites, carbuncles]
(2) Dispels wind-dampness, soothes sinews, & unblocks channels & collaterals [Hot bi inflammed swollen joints*; Very effective, arthritis]
(3) Cools blood [Helper: Hot abdominal pain due to inflammation*, mastitis, heat in blood leading to early/excessive periods, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s dz]


No noted CTX

rěn(enduring) dōng(winter) téng(vine)
Lonicerae Caulis
honeysuckle vine

Hint 19

(1) Sores & skin eruptions
(2) Hot bi inflammed swollen joints
(3) Helper: Hot abdominal pain due to inflammation

Front 20

bitter, cold
LU LI
ClHt-Toxic
B.207 C.219 Dr.36

Back 20

shān dòu gēn 山豆根

(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, & improves condition of throat [Swollen painful throat*; Bacterial or viral ]
(2) Clears heat, resolves fire toxicity, & disperses swelling [Abscesses*, toxic sores, cancers esp throat & LU cancer]
(N) Very cold & bitter with nature [*Excels in draining & directing downward; cervical erosions, dysplasia, cancer, sarcomas, leukemia]

Caution: Cold from SP ST defic, diarrhea; Very bitter, not recomm for decoction – can cause nausea/vomiting

shān(mountain) dòu(bean) gēn(rhizome)
Sophorae tonkinensis Radix
bushy sophora

Hint 20

(1) Swollen painful throat
(2) Abscesses

Front 21

bitter, cold
LU
ClHt-Toxic
B.211 C.218 Dr.37

Back 21

shè gān 射干

(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, & improves condition of throat [Swelling & pain of throat* d/t fire excess, fire toxin, phlegm-heat obstruction; Sometimes used alone for sore throat]
(2) Transforms phlegm & clears LU [Cough & wheezing w/ phlegm obstruction & clogging*; Very strong]
(N) Inhibits growth of yeast & fungi; inhibits viruses

Caution: Pregnancy, loose stools, indigestion

shè(arrow) gān(shaft)
Belamcandae Rhizoma
belamcanda rhizome

Hint 21

(1) Swelling & pain of throat
(2) Cough & wheezing w/ phlegm obstruction & clogging

Front 22

sweet, bland, neutral
LV ST
ClHt-Toxic
B.199 C.207 Dr.29

Back 22

tǔ fú líng 土茯苓

(1) Resolves toxicity & eliminates dampness [Joint pain*, turbid painful urination, DH jaundice; For minor Dampness use bái xiān pí]
(2) Clears damp-heat from skin [Recurrent skin ulcers*, hot skin lesions, yeast, skin fungus, jock itch, jungle rot; strong diuretic]

No noted CTX; Caution: Very drying - prolonged use can damage fluids

tǔ(local) fú(poria) líng(tuber, fungus)
Smilacis glabrae Radix
smilax

Hint 22

(1) Joint pain
(2) Recurrent skin ulcers

Front 23

bitter, cold
LV GB HT SP ST
ClHt-Toxic, ObsEndang, Not in Clinic
B.1065 C.186

Back 23

xióng dǎn 熊膽

(1) Clears heat from HT & LV & stops spasms [Spasms*, childhood convulsions, seizures, epilepsy, eclampsia, d/t blazing LV fire; dysfunctions of PNS, CNS]
(2) Clears heat & resolves toxicity [Toxic infected lesions*, boils, carbuncles, sore throat, burning hemorrhoids ]
(3) Clears & drains LV heat & benefits eyes [Red painful swollen puffy eyes*, mild visual obstructions; topically & internally]
(4) Clears heat & eliminates childhood nutritional impairment [Childhood nutritional impairment]
(N) Similar to niu huang & cháng shān

CTX: Defic cold; use only in cases of heat from excess

xióng(bear) dǎn(gall bladder)
Vesica Fellea Ursi
bear gallbladder

Hint 23

(1) Spasms
(2) Toxic infected lesions
(3) Red painful swollen puffy eyes
(4) Childhood nutritional impairment

Front 24

bitter, cold, toxic
LI LV
ClHt-Toxic
B.189 C.229 Dr.30

Back 24

yā dǎn zǐ 鴉膽子

(1) Treats dysenteric disorders [Chronic dysenteric dz* w/ coming & going sx, alternating hard & soft stools, esp for amebic dysentary, malaria fevers, cancer, skin burns, strong antimicrobial ]
(2) Treats intermittent fever & chills [Malaria]
(3) Topically for warts & corns (caustic) [Warts*, corns; Use as paste or ointment]
(4) Cancers, especially colon & breast
(N) Stimulates new growth of skin

Caution: TOXIC to LV & KD, short term use only & in low doses

yā(crow) dǎn(gallbladder) zǐ(seeds)
Bruceae Fructus
java brucea fruit

Hint 24

(1) Chronic dysenteric dz
(2) Malaria
(3) Warts

Front 25

spicy, cool
LU LI
ClHt-Toxic
B.176 C.216 Dr.33

Back 25

yú xīng cǎo 魚腥草

(1) Clears heat & toxin & reduces swelling & abscesses [Bronchitis* acute/subacute w/ thick yellow green phlegm, LU abscess]
(2) Drains damp-heat & promotes urination [Diarrhea*, UTIs]
(N) When fresh smells like bad fish [*Great for clearing thick copious, yellow or green phlegm in lungs = bronchitis]
(N) Damp-heat diarrhea, UTI, mild dysentery

No noted CTX

yú(fish) xīng(fishy smelling) cǎo(herb)
Houttuyniae Herba
houttuynia

Hint 25

(1) Bronchitis
(2) Diarrhea

Front 26

bitter, sl cold, sl toxic
LV
ClHt-Toxic
B.178 C.186 Dr.33

Back 26

zǎo xiū 蚤休
(chóng lóu, sào xiū)
(1) Clears heat, resolves toxicity, reduces swellings, & stops pain [Toxic abscesses & sores*, bleeding due to trauma, pain from stasis & swelling, snakebites]
(2) Extinguishes wind & settles tremors [Childhood convulsions & seizures* d/t LV heat creating wind]
(N) Plant has animal like medicinal properties

Caution: Pregnancy, deficiency

ACTCM: zǎo蚤(flea) xiū休(rest); Bensky: chóng重(repeated layers) lóu樓(house with multiple stories) ["layered stories"]; sào xiū=ACTCM typo on old list
Paridis Rhizoma
paris rhizome

Hint 26

(1) Toxic abscesses & sores
(2) Childhood convulsions & seizures

Front 27

spicy, bitter, cold
HT LV
ClHt-Toxic
B.164 C.180 Dr.28

Back 27

zǐ huā dì dīng 紫花地丁

(1) Clears heat & resolves toxicity [Red swollen eyes*, swollen painful throat & ears, mumps, snakebite]
(2) Clears hot sores [Acne*, sores, abscesses, esp on head & back]
(N) Great for skin conditions [Insect bites*, snake bites, toxic swellings, carbuncles, potent antimicrobial; breaks up & opens up tissue to blood; Subst w/ Bai jiang cao when too expensive]

Caution: Yin type sores

zǐ(purple) huā(flower) dì(earth) dīng(spike, 4th of 10Heavenly stems)
Violae Herba
violet

Hint 27

(1) Red swollen eyes
(2) Acne
(N) Insect bites