Sean Conklin, Author at Chinese Herbal Dictionary

Lou Lu – Rhaponticum – Radix Rhapontici

Lou Lu English Name: rhaponticum, broadleaf globe thistle root Literal Translation: “leaking reed” Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Rhapontici Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Toxin-Eliminating Herbs Properties: Lou Lu enters the stomach channel; it is bitter in nature and cold in temperature. What is Lou Lu?: The Chinese Herb Lou Lu is the dried root of the broadleaf… read more
Lu Cha – Green Tea – Folium Camellia Sinensis

Lu Cha English Name: green tea Pharmaceutical Name: Folium Camellia Sinensis Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Fire-Purging Herbs Properties: Lu Cha enters the Stomach channel; it is bitter in nature and cold in temperature. What is Lu Cha?: The Chinese Herb Lu Cha is green tea—that is, leaves of the plant Camellia Sinensis that have not… read more
Lu Dou – Mung Beans – Semen Phaseoli Radiati

Lu Dou English Name: mung beans Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Phaseoli Radiati Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Toxin-Eliminating Herbs Properties: Lu Dou enters the Heart and Stomach channels; it is sweet in nature and cold in temperature. What is Lu Dou?: The Chinese Herb Lu Dou is dried mung beans (Phaseolus radiatus L.). Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)… read more
Lu Feng Fang – Hornet Nest – Nidus Vespae

Lu Feng Fang English Name: hornet nest Pharmaceutical Name: Nidus Vespae Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Lu Feng Fang enters the Stomach and Lung channels; it is sweet in nature, neutral in temperature, and considered toxic according to TCM theory. What is Lu Feng Fang?: The Chinese Herb Lu Feng Fang is the… read more
Lu Gan Shi – Calamina – Calamina

Lu Gan Shi English Name: Smithsonitum Pharmaceutical Name: smithsonite, calamine Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Lu Gan Shi enters the Liver and Stomach channels; it is sweet in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Lu Gan Shi?: The Chinese Herb Lu Gan Shi (commonly known as calamine) is a carbonate mineral comprising… read more
Lu Gen – Phragmites Root – Rhizoma Phragmitis

Lu Gen English Name: phragmites root, reed rhizome Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Phragmatis Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Fire-Purging Herbs Properties: Lu Gen enters the Lung and Stomach channels; it is sweet in nature and cold in temperature. What is Lu Gen?: The Chinese Herb Lu Gen is the dried root of phragmites, one of four species… read more
Lu Han Cao – Pyrola – Herba Pyrolae

Lu Han Cao English Name: (round-leaf) pyrola, Asian wintergreen Alternate Pinyin Name: Lu Xian Cao Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Pyrolae Medica Category: Wind Damp Dispelling Herbs – Tendon and Bone Strengthening Herbs Properties: Lu Han Cao enters the Liver and Kidney channels; it is sweet and bitter in nature and warm in temperature. What is Lu… read more
Lu Hui – Aloe – Aloe

Lu Hui English Name: aloe, aloe vera Pharmaceutical Name: Aloe Medica Category: Downward Draining Herbs– Purgatives Properties: Lu Hui enters the Liver and Large intestine channels; it is bitter in nature and cold in temperature. What is Lu Hui?: The Chinese Herb Lu Hui is the dried concentrate of juice of the succulent variety Aloe… read more
Lu Jiao – Deer Horn – Cornu Cervi

Lu Jiao English Name: deer horn Pharmaceutical Name: Cornu Cervi Medica Category: Yang-Tonifying Herbs Properties: Lu Jiao enters the Kidney and Liver channels; it is salty in nature and warm in temperature. What is Lu Jiao?: The Chinese Herb Lu Jiao powdered or sliced deer horn is derived from the antlers of the mature male… read more
Lu Jiao Jiao – Deer Horn Gelatin – Gelatinum Cornu Cervi

Lu Jiao Jiao English Name: deer horn gelatin Pharmaceutical Name: Gelatinum Cornu Cervi Medica Category: Yang-Tonifying Herbs Properties: Lu Jiao Jiao enters the Kidney and Liver channels; it is sweet and salty in nature and warm in temperature. What is Lu Jiao Jiao?: The Chinese Herb Lu Jiao Jiao is gelatin that is made by… read more