Name: Genato, Charles Ronald K.
Date: June 24, 2021
Section:PH-2C
15 Most Commonly Used Chinese herbals
Plants
Astragalus (huangqi)
Atractylodes (baizhu)
Bupleurum (chaihu)
Cinnamon (guizhi and rougi)
Uses
a natural dietary supplement to
treat common cold, upper
respiratory infections,
fibromyalgia, diabetes,
osteoarthritis, asthma, and
nervous conditions as well as to
lower blood sugar and blood
pressure
known to also protect from
heart disease and improve
overall weakness
used for indigestion,
stomachache, bloating, fluid
retention, diarrhea, loss of
appetite, weight loss due to
cancer, allergies to dust mites,
and joint pain (rheumatism).
Other uses include treating lung
cancer and complications of
dialysis
for liver infections, respiratory
infections, digestion problems,
menstrual problems, and many
other conditions
used as a tonic for the stomach,
to warm the channels, disperse
cold, promote urination, and
ease headache.
Also promotes healthy
digestion, promotes normal
blood glucose levels when used
along with a healthy diet and
exercise,
supports cardiovascular health,
benefits healthy cholesterol
Group No.
Side Effects
may suppress the immune
system if taken in high doses
must not take with other
immune-suppressing drugs
nausea, dry mouth, and leave a
bad taste in the mouth.
Can cause increased bowel
movements, intestinal gas, and
drowsiness. It has also been
reported to cause serious lung
and breathing problems, as well
as liver problems.
Cassia cinnamon can contain
large amounts of a chemical
called coumarin.
In people who are sensitive,
coumarin might cause or
worsen liver disease.
When applied to the skin, cassia
cinnamon can sometimes cause
skin irritation and allergic skin
reactions.
 levels, promotes healthy
cognitive function, and may
benefit joint health.
Ginger (jiang) used for many types of nausea
and vomiting. It's also used for
menstrual cramps,
osteoarthritis, diabetes,
migraine headaches, and other
conditions, but there is no good
scientific evidence to support
many of these uses.
Coptis (huanglian) Microbial infections
Diarrhea
Hypertension
Hoelen (fuling) Treatment for amnesia, anxiety,
restlessness, fatigue, tension,
nervousness, dizziness, difficult
or painful urination, fluid
retention, insomnia, inflamed
spleen, stomach problems,
diarrhea, tumors, coughs
Ginseng (renshen) Used for increased (cognitive
function), memory and thinking
skills, erectile dysfunction (ED),
Flu (influenza), fatigue in people
with multiple sclerosis (MS),
improve sexual desire in women
Ma-huang (mahuang) Obesity
Licorice (gancao) Treatment for adrenocortical
insufficiency, arthritis,
bronchitis, dry cough, peptic
ulcers, gastritis, infections
(bacterial/viral), prostate
can cause mild side effects
including heartburn, diarrhea,
burping, and general stomach
discomfort
Huanglian displaces bilirubin
and should not be administered
to jaundiced neonates.
Berberine-containing botanicals
may prolong QTc in patients
with underlying heart disease.
occasionally causes allergic
reactions
could be harmful with long-
term use due to hormone-like
effects
most common side effect is
trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Unsafe for adults and children,
due to possible severe life-
threatening or disabling
conditions
can cause less serious side
effects including dizziness,
restlessness, anxiety, irritability,
heart pounding, headache, loss
of appetite, nausea, vomiting,
and others.
Side effects include: absence of
a menstrual period, congestive
heart failure, decreased sexual
interest (libido), erectile
dysfunction, excess fluid in the
 cancer, sore throat, systemic
lupus erythematosus, and
upper respiratory inflammation.
Rehmannia (dihuang) allergies, anemia, cancer,
constipation, diabetes, fever,
eczema, high blood pressure,
bacterial and fungal infections,
rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoarthritis, insomnia, and
pain relief
Peony (baishao and chihshao) menstrual cramps, a hormonal
disorder that causes enlarged
ovaries with cysts (polycystic
ovary syndrome or PCOS),
autoimmune disorders, healing
cracked skin
Rhubarb (dahuang) digestive complaints including
constipation, diarrhea,
heartburn, stomach pain,
gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding,
and preparation for certain GI
diagnostic procedures.
Salvia (danshen) used for circulation problems,
“brain attack” (stroke), chest
pain (angina pectoris), and
other diseases of the heart and
blood vessels. It is also used for
menstrual disorders, chronic
liver disease, and trouble
sleeping caused by complaints
such as rapid heartbeat and
tight chest
Tang-kuei (danggui) for menopausal symptoms,
menstrual cycle conditions such
as migraines and many other
conditions
lungs (pulmonary edema), fluid
and sodium retention,
headache, high blood pressure
(hypertension), hypertensive
encephalopathy, hypokalemic
myopathy, lethargy, low
potassium levels (hypokalemia)
Mineralocorticoid effects,
muscle wasting, myoglobinuria,
occasionally brain damage in
otherwise healthy people,
paralysis (quadriplegia), swelling
(edema), tiredness, weakness
nausea, gas, diarrhea,
headache, heart palpitations,
dizziness, vertigo, allergies, and
fatigue
Generally safe to use for adults
up to six months but it can
cause stomach upset in some
people.
can cause some side effects
such as stomach and intestinal
pain, watery diarrhea, and
uterine contractions. Long-term
use can result in muscular
weakness, bone loss, potassium
loss, and irregular heart rhythm.
used for circulation problems,
“brain attack” (stroke), chest
pain (angina pectoris), and
other diseases of the heart and
blood vessels. It is also used for
menstrual disorders, chronic
liver disease, and trouble
sleeping caused by complaints
such as rapid heartbeat and
tight chest
can cause skin to become extra-
sensitive to the sun. This might
increase the risk for sunburn
and skin cancer
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https://www.webmd.com/heart/astragalus-root-heart-benefits-side-effects
https://www.rxlist.com/atractylodes/supplements.htm
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-650/bupleurum
https://www.rxlist.com/cassia_cinnamon/supplements.htm
https://www.rxlist.com/consumer_licorice/drugs-condition.htm
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1155/rehmannia
dahuang
https://www.healthline.com/health/white-peony-root
https://www.rxlist.com/danshen/supplements.htm#:~:text=It%20can%20cause%20some
%20side,danshen%20causes%20these%20side%20effects.
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-961/ginger
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/huanglian#:~:text=Derived%20from
%20the%20rhizome%20of,antioxidant%20and%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20effects.
https://www.rxlist.com/poria_mushroom/supplements.htm
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1000/panax-ginseng
https://www.medicinenet.com/ma-huang_ephedra_sp-oral/article.htm
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-936/dong-quai