Subject: Herbs to avoid in lactation & pregnancy

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Hi Brian & All,

 

> I don't want her milk production to slow down or dry up. I don't want

> the baby to be adversly affected by the herbs. I am going to write

> the formula from scratch, but I will be taking " ideas " from many

> standard formulas. Do any of these formulas (or ingredients in them)

> cause the problems I mentioned: ding zhi san, xiao yao san, jia wei

> xiao yao san, gan mai da zao tang, gui pi tang, jiu jun zi tang tao

> hong si wu tang, yue ju san, shi xiao san

 

You need to list all herbs in those formulas and compare with the lists below.

 

> What about herbs that would open in orifices? I really want to include shi

chang pu in the formula.

 

Aromatics usualy are to be avoided in lactation.

 

Re herbs to avoid when breast-feeding, see: CI in pregnancy:

http://tinyurl.com/3bx9ex CI in lactation:

http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/herbs_to_avoid.html

 

From my notes (below), see: HERBS PROBLEMATIC IN LACTATION

HERBS PROBLEMATIC IN LACTATION AND PREGNANCY HERBS

PROBLEMATIC IN PREGNANCY

 

Apart from medicinals listed below, avoid in lactation or pregnancy: All

medicinals with heavy metal levels (esp As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn) All medicinals

from Fangji, Madouling, Xixin, Mutong & related families) unless certified

free of AA. All medicinals with known TOXIC risk, such as Bishi, BIXIANG,

Lilu- Veratrum, Masang, Shedu, Yucan, Zusima, etc

 

HERBS PROBLEMATIC IN LACTATION DASUAN: Husuan ; Dusuan ;

Xingwen ; | B Allii sativi | CI in Yinxu Heat, PTs w/ mouth, throat / tongue

problems, CI for prolonged topical use; CI in pregnancy; AVOID high doses

(may cause HTburn); can taint milk in lactation; Moderate use in cookery is

fine; CAUTION in HT disease / if on Anticoagulants; AVOID in asthma &

before surgery; raw garlic can burn delicate skin - AVOID as Topical in skin

sensitivity / in cases susceptible to urticaria; natural Antibiotic; some cases

are allergic / hypersensitive to garlic (may cause urticaria, fever & headache,

dyspepsia / flatus; CI in Yinxu Heat; irritant to skin & should not be applied

topically for long periods of time; AVOID in problems of mouth, tongue /

throat; Topical application to perianal area / enemas are CI in pregnancy;

AVOID in LU & ST Heat, LV & KI Fire / Qixu & Xuexu; AVOID in Leg Qi

(Jiaoqi), Wind disorder / after seasonal contagious disorders

 

Hongrenshen; Hongshen; See: Renshen | Rx Ginseng Rubrum | Renshen

(esp red Ginseng) is Warm & can create Heat problems if used wrongly / in

susceptible subjects; (Xiyangshen Tone Qi less strongly than Renshen +

Tone Yin, esp LU Yin; preferred in subjects w tendency to get too hot /

hyper; Cool Hb); CI: Yang Shi; AVOID w caffeine; Caution: Pregnancy; high

doses in pregnancy can cause masculinise babies dt overstimulation of

male sex hormones; use for short periods only; Caution in lactation; May

cause insomnia, hypertension, itch, HT~ palpitation Caution in hypertension,

acute illness, pre-menopausal women w unstable hormones, controlled

diabetics; Natural saponins usually are TOXIC** but Ginseng saponin

poisoning is relatively mild; Oral dose of 100ml 3% ginseng tincture may

cause anxiety & hyperstimulation; 200ml may cause allergic reactions of

urticaria (rash w itch), vertigo, headache, fever & bleeding; 500ml may kill;

Ginseng eleutherosides are related to digitalis glycosides, like digoxin & may

have an additive effect w digoxin; Concurrent use of digitalis glycosides &

Renshen may increase serum digoxin & possible digitalis glycoside

poisoning; CI: Yang Shi / Heat??; common side effects include: Emotional:

headache, insomnia, anxiety; Circulatory: face pallor, purple lips, spastic

limbs, hypertension, rapid respiration, even exhaustion & death; hiccups,

skin~ itch

 

Huajiao; Chuanjiao; Qingjiao, Shujiao, Bajiao, Hongjiao, Dahongpao;

different from Hujiao | Zanthoxyli Bungeani / Schinifolii Fr / Pc | AVOID in

lactation, except to stop lactation

 

HERBS PROBLEMATIC IN LACTATION AND PREGNANCY ?? | Fl

Anemonis Pulsatillae / Hirsutissimae | CI: Pregnancy; Miscellaneous

Weirdness; Parasympathomimetic; Bradycardic / Hypotensor;

Antidopaminergic; Emmenagogue; Caution: Reduce dose in lactation

 

?? | Artemisia abrotanum | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; may cause birth

defects; AVOID non-professional use; AVOID in lactation

 

?? | Althaeae Rx | AVOID in pregnancy / lactation / to children wo medical

supervision

 

Aiye; Ai ; Aiyeh; Yicao; See: Heiaiye; Yinchenhao | Fm Artemisiae Argyi |

TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; may cause birth defects; AVOID non-

professional use; AVOID in lactation; Caution in Yinxu / Xuefen Heat;

effective ingredient is volatile; overdose is TOXIC; Risk of toxicity if 20-30g

is

taken orally at one time / if smaller doses taken daily for months; it can

cause dermatitis & mucosal inflammation; Oral use can cause irritation of

digestive tract; after absorption, it can arrive at LV & can obstruct LV

metabolism & cause icterus & hepatitis; effect on CNS is prominent; TOXIC

S & Ss incl hyperactive CNS & seizures; bc of changes of nerve reflexes, it

can damage vascular walls & cause hyperemia of uterus & bleeding

 

Beimeihuangliang | Rx / Rz Hydrastis Canadensis | CI: Pregnancy, esp first

trimester; Uterus~ Tonic; may cause premature contractions; safe in

parturition; AVOID in lactation; Caution in SP Qixu; Clear Heat* & Astringe

Damp*, so AVOID unless both Patterns are present; AVOID prolonged use;

yellows saliva when chewed

 

Chaye; Cha ; Lucha | Fm Camelliae / Theae | Caution: Pregnancy; Limit to

two cups BLACK tea / d, as excess can cause HT~ palpitation & increased

HT rate; GREEN tea safe in acute dose / high prolonged dose; no significant

effect on weight gain at 2% of diet in 3 months in rats; no mutagenic

potential / birth defects; no adverse effect on fertility, pregnancy, lactation

 

Dahuang; Dahuang (Chuan) (); Chuandahuang (); | Rx + Rz Rhei; Rhei

Palmati / Tangutici / Officinalis Rx+Rz | Purgative~ strong but has tannins;

prolonged use may cause constipation; CI / Caution / low dose only:

Pregnancy, menstruation & lactation; AVOID high doses / prolonged use;

Overdose may induce premature labor; May aggravate KI / BL~ calculi~

calcium oxalate; Keep away from children

 

Dongkuizi; Dongkui ; Qiongmazi (??Qingmazi) ; Mengmazi?? ?? ; See:

Dongkuiguo ; | S Malvae verticillatae; S Abutili Theophrastii; S Abutilonis

Theophrastii | CI (??Cold~ very): SP Xu w diarrhoea / w faeces~ loose;

Caution in pregnancy / lactation (baby); overdose can cause hallucinations,

double vision, & delirious speech

 

Guanyelianqiao; Guanyejinsitao ; Jinsitao ; Qiancenglou ; Tulianqiao;

Ganshancaobian ; Xiaoguoluhuang ; Shangtianti ; See: Honghanlian;

Jinsitao; Xiaolianqiao; Yuanbaocao | Hb Hyperici perforati | AVOID

prolonged use; AVOID w other Antidepression / psychoactive drugs, like

Prozac; inhibits MAO & works as serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI), like

Antidepression but little use for severe depression; Side effects include:

abdomen pain, photosensitivity, dizziness, mania, & mood fluctuation; While

using Guanyelianqiao to prevent drug interaction, avoid using: (1)

cyclosporine (2) theophyline (3) warfarin; Hb can lower indinavir (Crixivan;

protease-inhibitor used in combination w other drugs to suppress replication

of HIV) levels by almost 60%; AVOID after organ transplant; Caution in

pregnancy / lactation; Caution in Cold Patterns; WHO says: bc it is a potent

inducer of cytochrome P450, its concomitant use w CYP3A4 substrates may

cause subtherapeutic levels of these drugs & may necessitate increased

dose; it may trigger serotonin Pattern, a result of potentiated serotonin (5-

HT) reuptake inhibition when it is taken w 5-HT reuptake inhibitors / other

drugs that enhance serotonergic activity (i.e; triptans); there were 45 reports

of suspected Adverse Reactions associated w it; most common reactions

involved CNS & peripheral nervous system disorders & psychiatric

disorders; of psychiatric reactions, 2 involved suspected serotonin Pattern dt

interaction w sertraline; 1 included symptoms suggestive of serotonin

Pattern dt interaction w venlafaxine; there were 2 cases in which it was

suspected of inducing mania (1 involved concomitant lithium & 1

concomitant bupropion Tx); CAUTION / CI: Use may be associated w

increased photosensitivity; HERB-DRUG INTERACTION: SSRI's: Since it &

SSRI both inhibit serotonin reuptake, concurrent use of both Hb & SSRIs

may cause " serotonin Pattern " w sweat, tremor, flushing, confusion &

agitation; [Examples of SSRI's include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine

(Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa) & fluvoxamine (Luvox)];

Antivirals: concurrent use of Hb & indinavir contributed to a 57% reduction in

area under curve & an 81% decrease of extrapolated 8-hour trough value for

indinavir; dose of Hb was 300mg (standardized to 0.3% hypericin) TID &

dose of indinavir was 800mg TID; Digoxin (Lanoxin): Hb taken concomitantly

w digoxin resulted in a significant decrease in digoxin C max, C trough &

AUC (area under curve); Metabolic effect: Hb may lower plasma levels of

many drugs, like cyclosporine (Sandimmune / Neoral), ethinyloestradiol &

desogestrel (combined oral contraceptive), theophylline (Theo-Dur), digoxin

(Lanoxin) & indinavir (Crixivan); proposed mechanism of this interaction is

induction of LV cytochrome P-450 system by Hb, causing increased

metabolism & reduced plasma concentration of drugs; Caution: Use w

caution in pregnancy bc of a mild uterine stimulant action; There is some

risk of increased skin photosensitivity by its hypericin content, & should be

monitored if high / concentrated doses of Hb are taken; In general, avoid

exposure to natural / artificial sunlight; Extended use is also generally

cautioned, as a link w cataract formation has been established;

 

Heizhongcao; Heizhongcaozi; Liuguoheizhongcaozi ; Heizhongcaozhongzi ;

Siyadan ; Zhongliuheizhongcao ; Heisexiaohuixiang ;

Heisexiaohuixiangzhongzi ; Heixiaohuixiang ; | S Nigellae sativae /

glanduliferae / damascenae; | side effects rare / absent at normal doses but

large doses may cause abortion; AVOID (Jifu ) / CI (esp high doses) in

pregnancy (Yunfu ) & lactation; & in Heat-type diseases (Rexing Bing );

 

Hongchezhouye; Hongchezhoucao | Fl / Hb Trifolii Pratensis | Caution:

Pregnancy, lactation / w oral contraceptives

 

Hongjingtian; Gaoshanhongjingtian; Guijiu | Rx / Rz Rhodiolae / Rhodeolae |

Safe; poisoning 5-times less than that of Renshen; no known CI /

interactions w other drugs / herbs; did not Reduce mania & may worsen

paranoia; poisoning very low; estimated LD50 is circa 235g for 70kg man;

No Adverse Reactions / drug interactions reported; few side effects;

Occasional hypertension; some people, esp anxious ones may feel overly

activated, jittery / agitated; Reduce dose for those; CI: excited states /

bipolar DysFx w manic tendency if given Antidepressions / stimulants; may

be synergistic w other stimulants; Caution: Pregnancy & lactation

 

Jixuecao (Zhixuecao); Hankecao (Hanqiaocao); Tianhusui ; Kelacao ;

Leigongcao (Thunder God Hb); NOT same Hb as Leigongteng; Jap: Seki-

setsu-so; Kor: Jeok-seol-cho | Hb + Rx Centellae Asiaticae / coriaceae; Hb +

Rx Kola Hydrocotyle Asiaticae / lunatae; Hb + Rx Trisanthi cochinchinensis |

usually safe but topical use may cause side effects, incl burning sensation,

itch, & drowsiness; Adverse reactions: low risk of contact sensitivity; Allergic

contact dermatitis in some cases after topical use of mixed preparations but

other agents may have been causal; Asiaticoside may be skin carcinogen

after repeated topical use; Caution: AVOID in pregnancy & lactation;

Possible Uterus~ Tonic; use in moderation for occasional teas only; CI in

allergy to Apiaceae

 

Kuai; Qingfengsu | Hb Artemisiae Absinthii | CI: Pregnancy & lactation;

Uterus~ Tonic; may cause birth defects; AVOID non-professional use

 

Lajiao | Fr Capsici | Caution: Pregnancy; AVOID high doses (may cause

HTburn); can taint milk in lactation; Moderate use in cookery is fine

 

MAHUANG [check if BANNED] | Hb Ephedrae | Keep away from children; CI

in persons <18 years old; AVOID prolonged use; Reduce / withdraw Hb if

side effects occur (nervousness, tremor, insomnia, appetite loss, nausea;

CI: Pregnancy / lactation, hypertension, HT disease, thyroid disease,

diabetes, dysuria w prostate enlarged; AVOID if on MAOI / other prescription

drugs; limit intake of total alkaloids to 120mg / d in 4 equal doses of 30mg;

L-ephedrine causes less arrhythmia than epinephrine but can cause

arrhythmia in HT disease~ physical / if patient is on digitalis; CI:

hypertension, diabetes & thyroid disease; may cause hyperglycemia,

sympathetic activity & release catecholamines; may cause hypertension,

insomnia, arrhythmia, nervousness, tremor, headache, seizure, CVA, AMI,

KI / BL~ calculi; AVOID if no experience & diagnostic skill, esp in pulse

reading; In TCM, MAHUANG is known as " army general " ; powerful & can be

dangerous if used incorrectly; CI: diet formulae & as recreational drug;

TOXIC reactions include headache, restless, imsomia, HT~ palpitation,

tightness in chest area, lacrimation & rhinorrhoea, uncomfortable, fever,

sweat nonstop, abdomen~ upper discomfort, mouth dry, nausea, emesis,

tinnitus, pyrexia & hypertension; raised HT rate; Large dose can suppress

HT & slow HT; Use Emetic to Antidote oral excess; use Laxative; Reduce

absorption; If there is serious nervous reaction / spasm, use chloral hydrate

CCl (3) CH (OH)2 & maybe Oxygen

 

Shengma; Heishengma (, ); ??Heishenma | Rz / Rx Cimicifugae | CI /

Caution: Pregnancy, esp first trimester / lactation; abortifacient; May cause

premature contractions; AVOID non-professional use; Safe in parturition;

High doses can cause nausea & emesis, headache~ frontal dull; occasional

ST DysFx have been reported; overdose can cause vertigo, visual &

nervous disturbances, slow pule rate & sweat

 

Xiecao; Xiecaogen; Jiecao; Chuanxinpaicao (Pierce HT Line Hb); Luzicao

(Deer Calf Hb); Gansong (Sweet Pine); Zhishicai (Pig Feed Veg);

Manshanxiang (Full Mountain Fragrance); Xiaojiujia (Minor Rescue);

Qilixiang (Sweet Scented Osmanthus); Bodima; Zhuadihu; Xiangcao

(Fragrant Hb); Zhizhucao (Spider Hb); | Rx Valerianae | Very safe even at

high doses but overuse may cause mental agitation; CI: Heat Shi; CI:

Pregnancy & lactation wo professional supervision; Dt its sedating

properties, AVOID operating heavy machinery / driving during usage; also

AVOID use w alcohol; Keep away from children unless prescribed for them;

Generally safe; No known interactions w other drugs but AVOID prolonged

use; Caution: Overdose / long-term use may cause headache, excitability,

uneasiness, nausea, Eyesight~ blurred, HT DysFx / change in HT-beat &

insomnia; may produce mild dependency creating same symptoms it initially

relieved; Withdraw if Adverse Reaction occurs; Should be used intermittently

/ not >10% in formula for prolonged use

 

Zhishi; Shanzhishi; Zhishiying | Fr Citri Aurantii / Ponciri Immaturus | AVOID

/ Caution: Pregnancy / lactation; Caution in SJM-SP-ST Xu

 

HERBS PROBLEMATIC IN PREGNANCY ?? | Alchemillae Vulgaris /

xanthoclora | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; use only in parturition

 

?? | Ascorbic Acid / Vitamin C (High Dose) | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Bryoniae Dioicae | Large dose may precipitate menstruation / trigger

haaemorrhoid; CI: Pregnancy

 

?? | Cacumen + Fl Tanaceti Vulgaris | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; may

cause birth defects

 

?? | Cacumen Cytisi Scoparii | CI: Pregnancy

 

?? | Cannabis Sativa / Indica | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Caulophyllum Thalictroides | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Chinchona | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Chrysanthemum Luteum | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Cimicifuga Racemosa | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Claviceps Purpurea | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Colichicum autumnale | CI: Pregnancy; Can affect cell division & cause

birth defects

 

?? | Crocus Sativus Stigma | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Cx Cinchonae Officinalis | CI: Pregnancy; TOXIC; excess may cause

blindness & coma; Used in malaria & given in pregnancy only to malaria

sufferers under professional guidance

 

?? | Cx Rhamni Frangulae / Catharticae | Caution: Pregnancy; Purgative~

strong; AVOID high dose / prolonged use

 

?? | Cx Rhamni Purshianae | Caution: Pregnancy; Purgative~ strong, so

should not be taken at high dose / prolonged use

 

?? | Daucus Carota; Queen Anne's Lace, Wild Carrot seed | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Fl Primulae Veris | Caution: Pregnancy; Purgative~ strong & a Uterus~

Tonic at high dose

 

?? | Fm / Rx Symphyti Officinalis | TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy; TOXIC chemicals

cross placenta; AVOID prolonged use; AVOID Internal use

 

?? | Fm + Rml Visci Albi | TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic w TOXIC

chemicals that cross placenta

 

?? | Fr Berberidis Vulgaris | Has high levels of berberine; stimulate uterus~

contractions; CI: Pregnancy

 

?? | Gossypium | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Hb Marrubii Vulgaris | Caution: Pregnancy; Reputed Uterus~ Tonic; safe

in moderation in cough drops

 

?? | Hb Menthae Pulegii | CI: Pregnancy

 

?? | Hb Rutae Graveolens | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; Emmenagogue;

may cause premature contractions

 

?? | Hedeoma Puegioides, Pennyroyal | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Hyssopus Officinalis | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Leonurus Cardiaca | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Levisticum Officinale | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Ligusticum Porteri | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Lithospermum, Stoneseed Rx | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Melissa Officinalis | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Oleum Juniperi communis | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; use only in

parturition; CI: KI DysFx

 

?? | Oleum S Apiii graveolentis | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high

dose; safe in cookery

 

?? | Oxalis Acetosella | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Phoradendron | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Polygonum Hydopiper, Smartweed leaves | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Rhus Glabra | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Rosmarinus Officinalis | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Ruta Graveolens | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Rutin | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Rx + Rz Anemopsis californicae | relatively safe but AVOID in

pregnancy bc of it's dispelling & drying qualities; Caution in Qixu / Yinxu dt

its strong properties to Move & Astringe

 

?? | Rx Chamaelirii Luteae | CI: Pregnancy; hormonal stimulant; AVOID non-

professional use

 

?? | Rx Petroselini Crispi | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; t may irritate

foetus at high dose; safe in normal cookery

 

?? | Rx-Cx Sassafras Albidi Inner | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic that may

also cause birth defects

 

?? | Rz + Rx Caulophylli Thalictroidis | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; AVOID

non-professional use; Safe in parturition

 

?? | S Apii Graveolens | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose;

safe in cookery

 

?? | S Cari Carvi | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; safe in

cookery

 

?? | Stachys Betonica / Officinalis | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at

high dose; best limited to final weeks & in parturition

 

?? | Tanacetum Vulgare, Tansy Ragwort | CI in pregnancy

 

?? | Trillium Pendulum | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Tuber Harpagophyti Procumbentis | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic,

oxytocic

 

?? | Verbena Officinalis | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

?? | Damianae / Tumera aphrodisiacae Fm | CI: pregnancy

 

??; See: Shanyao; Bixie | Rz / Rx Dioscoreae Villosae | CI: Pregnancy;

Uterus~ Tonic; AVOID non-professional use; safe in parturition

 

Awei; Ewei | Resina / Ferula Asafoetidae | CI: Pregnancy

 

Badou (Sheng) | S / Fr Crotonis tiglii Crud | TOXIC**; CI in pregnancy

 

Badou; Badoushuang (Defatted Croton S Powder); See Badou (Sheng)

[TOXIC] | S / Fr Crotonis tiglii; S Crotonis Pulv | TOXIC**; strongest Purge;

CI in pregnancy; AVOID / use only in small doses sporadically; strong irritant

when used as Topical; may cause skin~ burning pain & skin erythema; CI:

Pregnancy, Qixu / weak constitution / debility~ general; AVOID unless

essential; Oral use may cause burning sensation & pain of oesophagus, ST-

SI-LI, emesis & diarrhoea; Cold porridge, Cold water / Cold Dec of

Huanglian / S Phaseoli Radiati will need to be taken urgently in Badou

poisoning w Purge~ drastic & continuous w colic; AVOID hot porridge / hot

water at same time as Badou, otherwise drastic effect of Purge is

exaggerated; Hot food / drinking Boost its Purge effect, so hot / warm

porridge is indicated if Hb has not Purged; cool porridge / Cold drinking is

needed if Purge is too drastic

 

Baifan | Alumen (see Mingfan) | CI in pregnancy (Inhibits early pregnancy)

 

Baifuzi (Sheng) | Rz Typhonii gigantei Crud | TOXIC; CI in pregnancy

 

Baifuzi; Yubaifu ?? | Rz Typhonii Gigantei, Tuber Aconiti Coreani | TOXIC;

CI in pregnancy; AVOID overdose; AVOID use for >1 month

 

Baihuasheshecao (white Fl (baihua) snake (she) weed (cao));

Baihuashecao; Sheshecao | Hb Oldenlandiae / Hedyotidis Diffusae | CI:

Pregnancy, Rare side effects include allergic reactions of discomfort,

urticaria (rash w itch) on Limbs~ upper w sharp itch & dyspnoea; if allergic

reactions occur, use 4 mg chlorpheniramine orally TID

 

Baimaogen; Maogen-1; Baimao | Rz Imperatae Cylindricae | CI: SP Xu;

Caution: Pregnancy

 

Baiqucai | Hb Chelidonii | TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; may cause

premature contractions

 

Baishouwu | Rx Cynanchi Auriculati | Caution: Pregnancy; 60g cooked Hb is

Abortifacient in sows

 

Banmao | Mylabris | CI: Pregnancy; TOXIC*; may cause nephritis, cystitis,

burning sensation of oesophagus, ST-SI-LI, emesis, HT~ palpitation &

numbness of fingers; Topical use may cause local congestion, vesiculation,

burning pain; TOXIC by absorption; AVOID overdose (oral / topical); CI: HT,

KI, ST, SI & LI diseases; take after meals; TOXIC & side effects are less if

taken w green tea, Diuretic / STic

 

Banxia (Fa); Fabanxia ; Faxia ; See: Banxia | Rz Pinelliae Prep | Caution:

Pregnancy (usually safe)

 

Banxia; See: Fabanxia; Jiangbanxia; Qingbanxia; Zhibanxia;

Zhangyebanxia; Zhulibanxia | Rz Pinelliae Ternatae | Caution (use low dose)

in pregnancy (Shengbanxia - fresh Hb is TOXIC~ slightly, but dried is not;

Fabanxia is OK, but still use care); tea / Cujiu neutralises toxin; As it is

Warm & Dry, AVOID / caution in dry cough in Yinxu, blood DysFx, Phlegm

Heat etc; antagonized by FUZI

 

Banzhilian | Hb Scutellariae Barbatae; ??Rx/Rz Scutellariae Barbatae | CI:

Pregnancy

 

Bayuezha; Yuzhizi ; Yexiangjiao | Fr Akebiae trifoliatae / australis / quinatae

|

AVOID in pregnancy

 

Beiyinchen | Hb Origani | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose;

safe in cookery

 

Beiyinchenyou | Oleum Origani | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose;

safe in cookery

 

Biejia | Carapax Amydae / Trionycis | CI: Pregnancy; Caution in Xu & Cold of

SJM-SP-ST / w appetite~ poor & diarrhoea

 

Bingpian; Hechenglongnao | Borneolum; Borneolum Syntheticum | CI /

caution: Pregnancy (oral); caution w Topical use

 

Bohe; Boheye ; Lubohe (Mint spp) | Hb Menthae Haplocalycis; Fm Menthae

| Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; low doses of dried Hb can be used

 

Boheyou; Bohesuyou | Oleum Menthae | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic

 

Cebaiye; Bianbaiye; See: Cebaiyetan =3D Carb Tops | Cacumen Biotae /

Platycladi | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; Emmenagogue; can damage

foetus

 

Cebaiyetan; Cebaitan; Heibaiye ; See: Cebaiye; Cebaitan =3D Tops; See:

Heibianbai | Hb / Cacumen Thujae / Platycladi Carb; Hb Biotae Carb | CI:

Pregnancy

 

Changshan; Changshan (Sheng / Chao / Zhi / Shu / Jiu / Cu ); Hengshan ;

Hucao ; Huangchangshan; Jiguchangshan ; Jigufeng ; Fenggumu ;

Baichangshan ; Dajindao ; Shuqi (Ye); Nanchangshan ; Qiye ; Fanweimu |

Rx Dichroae Febrifugae | TOXIC / TOXIC~ slightly; Caution in pregnancy;

Emetic; CI: old age, debility, pregnancy & related disorders; CAUTION:

overdose may cause nausea, gastroenteritis, emesis, diarrhea,

haematochezia, LV & KI damage; AVOID in Zhengqi Xu & Weakness

(Zhengqi Xuruo ) /long illness w body weak (Jiubing Tiruo); AVOID onions &

chicken;

 

Chansu; See: Chanpi | Venenum / Secretio Bufonis asiatici | TOXIC; CI:

Pregnancy; AVOID contact w Eyes; AVOID overdose; may cause nausea,

emesis, diarrhoea, even general paralysis

 

Chantui; Chanyi (, ); Chongyi | Periostracum Cicadae | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Cheqianzi; Cheqian | S Plantaginis asiaticae / depressae | CI: Pregnancy;

Caution in Yangqi exhaustion

 

Chishizhi | Hallloysitum Rubrum | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Chonglou | Paridis Rz | CI in pregnancy

 

Chuanjiao | Zanthoxyli Bungeani | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

Chuanshanjia; Shanjia ; Guanshanjia | Squama Manitis Pentadactylis |

Should be Prep before use; CI: Pregnancy & menorrhagia; Caution in Xu &

sores~ ripened & ulcerated

 

Chuanxinlian | Hb Andrographitis Paniculatae | CI: Pregnancy

(Contraceptive / Abortifacient); Bitter*; safe for testis at high doses for 60d;

AVOID large dose / prolonged use; that can injure ST Qi; Good safety

margin but large dose / prolonged use may injure ST

 

Chuanxiong; Xixiong ; See: Gaoben | Rz Ligustici Wallichii, Rz Cnidii |

TOXIC; CI: menorrhagia & headache in Fire Shi in Yinxu; Caution:

Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; was used in slow parturition & dystocia; safe in

cookery

 

Daizheshi; Zheshi | Haematitum Ochra | Caution: Pregnancy; minerals too

heavy

 

Daji, Xiaoji | Cardus, Cnicus, Cirsium Genus, Thistles | CI in pregnancy

 

Daji_1 (Sheng) | Rx Euphorbiae Pekinensis Crud; Rx Knoxiae Valerianoides

Crud | TOXIC; may cause nausea & emesis; CI: Pregnancy, HT failure &

general debility

 

Daji_1; Hongdaji ; Jingdaji ) | Rx Euphorbiae Pekinensis; Rx Knoxiae

Valerianoides | TOXIC; may cause nausea & emesis; CI: Pregnancy, HT

failure & general debility

 

Danggui | Rx Angelicae Sinensis / Archangelicae/ Polymorphae | CI:

diarrhoea; Damp / Damp Shi w abdomen~ distention & diarrhoea;

pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; safe in cookery; Uterus Vasodilator;

some postmenopausal women / some men do not tolerate prolonged use /

large doses; Anabolic

 

Dibiechong | Eupolyphaga | CI in pregnancy

 

Dijiao; See: Bailixiang | Hb Thymi | Caution: Pregnancy; may act as Uterus~

Tonic (disputed); Hb is safe in cooking

 

Dijiaoyou | Oleum Thymi | Caution: Pregnancy; may act as Uterus~ Tonic

(disputed); Hb is safe in cooking

 

Dingxiang (Fl); Gongdingxiang ; Mudingxiang (Fr); See: Dingxiangluoleyou |

Fl / Fr / S Caryophylli / Eugeniae / Syzygii Cumini | CI: Heat; Dingxiang &

Yujin are antagonists; Caution: Pregnancy; Oil is Uterus~ Tonic used only in

parturition

 

Dingxiangluoleyou; See: Dingxiang & Luole | Oleum Caryophylli + Ocimi ?? |

CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic used only in parturition

 

Dingxiangyou | Oleum Caryophylli | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic used only

in parturition

 

Dongkuiguo; See: Dongkuizi | Fr Malvae verticillatae / crispae | AVOID in

pregnancy

 

Dusong | Fr Juniperi Communis Maturus | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic;

use only in parturition; CI: KI DysFx

 

Ezhu; Eshu ; Huopeng Ezhu, Peng Ezhu [Peng =3D Luxuriant Growth; Huo

=3D Possible but not Necessary]; See: Yujin | Rz Zedoariae; Rz Curcumae

Zedoariae Ezhu | CI: Pregnancy (like most strong Quicken Xue Hbs);

TOXIC~ slightly but may cause faeces~ loose w SI-LI~ peristalsis increased

 

Fanhonghua; Xihonghua ; Zanghonghua ; See: Honghua | Stigma Croci |

Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; safe in normal cookery

 

Fanxieye; Xieye; See: Wangjiangnan | Fm Sennae / Cassiae | Purgative~

strong; AVOID high dose / prolonged use; Caution / CI: Pregnancy; Doses

>5g may cause nausea, emesis & ST~ pain

 

Fuzi (Sheng) | Aconitum carmichaeli Crud; Side roots are called FUZI; Rx

wo side Rx is called Tianxiong | TOXIC; CI in pregnancy

 

Fuzi (Shufuzi, Danfuzi [bANNED]; Fupian ; Shoufuzi ??; Chuanwutou;

Wufuzi | Rx Aconiti Prep | CI: Pregnancy; overdose / Faulty Processing:

Possible Burning Mouth, Salivation, Nausea, Numbness of limbs / whole

body, vertigo, Eyesight~ blurred, dyspnea, pallor, Cold, clammy skin,

possible death Antidote: 1-2% Tannic Acid, if necessary, emetics, activated

charcoal, IV Glusose-Saline, use stimulants, keep Warm; Addition of

Ganjiang + Gancao Reduce poisoning; Crude FUZI is TOXIC but

preparation Reduce poisoning; Boiling for >1 hour destroys most TOXIC

components; CI: Pregnancy

 

Gancao; Meicao ; Migan ; Micao ; Lucao ; Guolao ; Lingcao ; Lingtong ;

Fencao ; Tiancao ; Tiangenzi ; Bangcao ; Gancaoshao ; ??Tiaocao; See:

Zhigancao (Honey-fried); Fengancao ; Shenggancao (Fresh) | Rx

Glycyrrhizae; Rx Glycyrrhizae uralensis / glabrae / Inflatae | Caution:

Pregnancy; High doses exacerbate hypertension; safe in moderation; Small

doses Assist & Harmonise other Hbs; (1) large doses are Hypertensor; can

Promote Damp; Prolonged use / high doses / overdose can cause oedema,

hyperkalemia, hypertension; side effects disappear gradually after

withdrawal; CI: Damp Retention w chest~ fullness sensation & emesis; (2)

AVOID using Gancao (Incompatible) w Gansui , Jingdaji , Yuanhua & ??

Haizao; do not use these Hbs together;

 

Ganjiang; Jiang; See: Shengjiang; Heiganjiang; Paojiang | Rz Zingiberis

Officinalis Siccatum / Exsiccatum | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Gansui | Rx Euphorbiae Kansui | TOXIC / TOXIC~ slightly; strong Hb;

AVOID overdose; may cause emesis, abdomen~ pain; haematuria; CI:

Pregnancy, HT failure, Xu / weakness, general debility & geriatrics;

incompatible w Gancao

 

Gaolishen; See: Renshen | Rx Ginseng Coreani | Caution: Pregnancy; high

doses in pregnancy can cause masculinise babies dt overstimulation of

male sex hormones; use for short periods only

 

Gonglaomu; See: Gonglaoye | Caulis Mahoniae

 

Has berberine; Caution: Pregnancy

 

Gualougen; ??Gualugen ; Tianhuafen ; Huafen | Rx Trichosanthis | CI: LV,

HT; KI diseases, severe anaemia; psychosis; Febrile Disease w Surface

Pattern; CI / Caution: Pregnancy; induces parturition; may cause foetal brain

damage (in last trimester); CI: SP Xu; ST Xu; iv injection may cause fever;

allergic reaction / allergic shock, which can be Reduced by preceding use of

corticosteroids; Bed rest for 1-2d is necessary after injection; non-TOXIC &

safe @ normal doses; trichosanthin (protein) is inactivated by digestive

enzymes & by Dec; not absorbed by SI- LI from either crude Hb / water

extract; iv / im overdose can damage LV, KI, placenta & foetus & may cause

allergy, like malaise, sore throat, headache, swelling, itch & rashes

 

Gualouren | S Trichosanthis Kirlowii | AVOID in diarrhoea dt SJM-SP-ST Xu

Cold; AVOID in pregnancy

 

Guanzhong | Rz Cyrtomii fortunei; Rz Dryopteridis crassirhizomae | TOXIC;

CI in pregnancy

 

Guanzhong; Mianmaguanzhong , | Rz Dryopteridis / Cyrtomii / Aspidii |

TOXIC / TOXIC~ slightly; CI: Pregnancy, old age, debility & ST~ ulcer

 

Guiban; Guibanjia (; ); Guijia (; ); See: Guijia (Cu) | Carapax + Plastrum

Testudinis | CI: Pregnancy

 

Guizhi; Gui ; See: Guizhi (Zhi); Rougui | Rml Cinnamomi | CI: Pregnancy

 

Hailong; See: Haima | Syngnathus | CI: Pregnancy

 

Haima | Hippocampus kelloggi (Keshihaima ) / histrix (Cihaima ) / kuda

(Dahaima ) / trimaculatus (Banhaima ) / japonicus (Ribenhaima ) | TOXIC??;

CI in pregnancy

 

Haima; See: Hailong | Hippocampus | CI: Pregnancy

 

Hongdaji; See: Daji-2 | Rx Knoxiae / Euphorbiae | CI: Pregnancy

 

Honghua; See: Fanhonghua | Fl Carthami | CI: Pregnancy; large dose

inhibits HT

 

Hongtiankui; Zibeitiankui " Purple-backed Heavenly mallow " - NOT

Semiaquilegia; See: Tiankuizi & Qiannianhaozishizhongzi | Hb Begoniae

Fimbristipulatae | CI for Yin-type boils; AVOID in pregnancy

 

Houpo (Houpu); Chuanhoupo (Chuanhoupu); " Tongpo " (Tube Magnolia Cx);

" Xuetongpo " (Boot Magnolia Cx); Genpo (Dried Rx Cx); Zhipo (Dried Branch

Cx) | Cx Magnoliae Officinalis | non-TOXIC & safe @ normal doses;

Caution: Pregnancy; Caution: prolonged boiling =3D more TOXIC; Caution

in Heat~ Interior & Fluid loss & w SP Qixu & ST Qixu

 

Huaihua | Sophorae Japonicae Immaturus | CI in pregnancy

 

Huajiao; Chuanjiao ; Qingjiao, Shujiao, Bajiao, Hongjiao, Dahongpao;

different from Hujiao | Fr / Pc Zanthoxyli; Pc Zanthoxyli Bungeani (Huajiao);

interchangeable w Zanthoxylum schinifolium (Qingjiao); Zanthoxylum

simulans (Yehuajiao), Zanthoxylum planispinum (Zhuyejiao); Zanthoxylum

avicennae (Leidang); Zanthoxylum simulans Huang (Bingquohuajiao) |

TOXIC; LD50 in mice for skimmianine is 150-250mg / kg; CI: Pregnancy; CI:

in Fire Shi / Yinxu

 

Huangbai (Chao / Jiu / Tan / Yan / Yanshuichao / Dong / Guan / Hua /

Chuan / Chuanbaizhisheng ); Baipi ; Bomu ; Bopi ; Chuanbai ; Guanbai ;

Huangbaili ; Huangbo; Huangboluo ; Huangpishu .; Huipibai ; Yanbai ;

Nanhuangbai; Dongbeihuangbai (Northeast Phellodendron Cx) | Cx

Phellodendri | has berberine; Caution: Pregnancy; CI: Xu Cold Pattern of

SJM-SP-ST; rare cases of allergy (skin rash~ generalised) may occur within

24h of taking Huangbai

 

Huangchunjuyou; See: Huangchunju | Oleum Matricariae Recutitae | CI:

Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic*

 

Huanglian; Guoqiao; Chuanlian (Rz Coptidis Sichuanensis; Chilian; Weilian

(Rz Coptidis Sinensis); Yalian (Rz Coptidis Deltoideae); Yunlian (Rz Coptidis

Teetae / teetodidis) | Rz Coptidis | Has berberine; Caution: Pregnancy;

Relatively safe; few side effects & no adverse effects from prolonged use;

CI: SJM-SP-ST Xu & Cold w emesis & diarrhoea

 

Huangqin; Huangcen | Rx Scutellariae | CI: Pregnancy; may cause foetal

brain damage (in last trimester); CI: SJM-SP-ST Xu Cold w appetite~ poor &

diarrhoea / faeces~ watery

 

Huaruishi; Huaxinshi; ??Huareishi | Ophicalcitum | CI: Pregnancy

 

Huashi; Huashifen | Talcum | CI: Pregnancy, SP Qixu, SJM-SP-ST Xu Cold

w appetite~ poor & diarrhoea / faeces~ watery; Fluid Xu, urination excessive

 

Huixiang; Xiaohuixiang; ; Xiaohui ; Shanhuixiang ; See: Xiaohuiyou | Fr / S

Foeniculi | May cause flatus & eructation; Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~

Tonic at high dose; safe in cookery

 

Huiyou; Xiaohuiyou ; See: Huixiang | Foeniculi Oleum | CI: Pregnancy;

Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; safe in cookery

 

HULUBA [bANNED] | S Trigonellae Foenigraeci | Caution: Pregnancy;

Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; safe in cookery / in parturition

 

Huomafen [bANNED]; Mafen ; Fen ; Taishi (farmed); Mabo ; Malan ,

Qingyang ; Qingge | Fr Cannabis sativae immaturus | AVOID in Xu / body

weak & pregnancy; overdose can cause mania & hyperactivity (Kuangzou )

& hallucinations; Incompatible w (Wei ; fears) Muli & Baiwei; causes nausea

w Fuling; frequent / prolonged use can cause tolerance & addiction & may

increase risk of psychiatric problems;

 

Jianghuang; Pianjianghuang; See: Yujin); Chuanyujin [sichuan Yujin] | Rx

Curcumae Longae; Rz Wenyujin Concisum | CI: (like most strong Quicken

Xue Hbs) in pregnancy

 

Jiaogulan; Qiyedan | Hb Gynostemmae | Cautions: Anticoagulant, thus CI:

(1) patients on anticoagulants; bleeding / CVA / apoplexy dt brain bleed;

haematemesis / ST ulcer~ bleeding; before after surgery; (2) CI:

menstruation / menorrhagia & pregnancy

 

Jiaomu | S Zanthoxyli Bungeani | CI: Yinxu w Fire Blazing; AVOID in LU~

pneumonia, ST-gastritis, LI-colitis; CI:yhtndf8jsg, wxxRBSO8DD, Pregnancy

 

Jicai | Hb Capsellae | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; use only in parturition

 

Jinjinapi | Cx Cinchonae, Cx Cinchonae Officinalis | CI: Pregnancy; TOXIC;

excess may cause blindness & coma; Used in malaria & given in pregnancy

only to malaria sufferers under professional guidance

 

Jinyingzi; Yingshi ?? (??); Dajinying | Fr Rosae Laevigatae | Caution in Shi

(Excess), esp Heat Shi; CI in pregnancy

 

Kuangenteng; Kuanjinteng ?? | Caulis / Rml Tinosporae | CI: Pregnancy

 

Leigongteng | Rx / Caulis Tripterygii Wilfordii | TOXIC~VERY*, esp at higher

doses; AVOID overdose; may cause vertigo, HT~ palpitation, weakness,

nausea, emesis, ST~ pain, diarrhoea, pain in LV & KI areas, bleeding in

digestive tract, even respiration & circulation exhaustion & death; anaemia;

tincture topically can cause mutation; prolonged use could significantly

Reduce bone mineral density of levels in female systemic lupus

erythematosus (SLE); prolonged use causes hair loss & malFx of immune

system; CI: pregnancy; CI in pre-existing cardiovascular / LV disorders;

Minimal side-effectsif prepared & dosed properly;

 

Lingxiaohua | Fl Campsis | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Liuhuang [bANNED] | Sulphuris | CI: Pregnancy; AVOID overdose; oral use

may partially convert S to sulphide & stimulate SI-LI mucosa to cause

diarrhoea

 

Lizhicao / Jining | Hb Salviae Plebeiae | CI / Caution: Pregnancy; uterus~ &

hormonal stimulant at high dose; safe in cookery

 

Loulu | Rx Echinposis latifolii; Rx Rhapontici uniflori | CI in pregnancy & in

Qixu

 

Ludouyi 1; Heixiaodou | Testa Glycinis; Pc Sojae; Pc Glycinis Max | AVOID

in Pregnancy

 

Luhui; Ruhui | Hb Aloes | TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy; diarrhoea; Use w caution

Internally, & do not exceed recommended dose

 

Lulutong / Fengguo | Fr Liquidambaris | CI: Pregnancy

 

Luobumaye; Luobumagen; Luobuma; ??Lupobuma | Fm Apocyni Veneti |

Caution: Pregnancy: Digitaloid~ weak; Cardioglycoside Synergist; Uterus

Vasodilator; Parasympathomimetic

 

Mabiancao; Tiemabian | Hb Verbenae | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic

at high dose; best limited to final weeks & in parturition

 

Machixian | Hb Portulacae | CI: Pregnancy

 

Maiya; Damai | Fr Hordei Vulgaris Germinatus | Caution: Pregnancy;

Abortifacient, oxytocic / Aid Uterus contractions in parturition; it is, esp

effective as Digestive & to Move grains & vegetables

 

Mangxiao; Poxiao ; See: Yuanming | Natrii Sulphas | CI / Caution:

Pregnancy

 

Maqianzi (Sheng); Fanmubie | S Strychnotis nucis-vomicas Crud |

TOXIC~VERY; S & Ss: mild reactions include limb spasm~ mild, feeling as if

drunk / frightened; nervous symptoms include face, jaw & back muscle

spasm, opisthotonus, lips blue; circulatory S & Ss include HT palpitation,

breath shortness & HT failure; CI in pregnancy

 

Maqianzi; Maqianzifen; See: Fanmubie | S Strychni, S Strychnotis | TOXIC;

CI: Pregnancy; AVOID overdose; TOXIC in large dose (>50mg of Hb) w Sx

of crawling sensation in neck area; difficulty swallowing & Vexation /

Irritibility; progressing to convulsion*; Treatment: barbiturates

 

Meihuangqin | Hb Scutellariae lateriflorae / galericulatae | Caution: None for

Hb but caution if Rx is used (rarely used); AVOID Rx in pregnancy bc of its

steroid precursor content; Hb deteriorates rapidly w age; use within 6

months of collection; Beware of fake Skullcap substitutes;

 

Meihuangqin | Scutellariae lateriflorae / galericulatae Hb | AVOID in

pregnancy

 

Mengchong | Tabanus | CI in pregnancy

 

Mianhuagen | Rx Gossypii | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; rarely used

today; was used to encourage contractions in dystocia

 

Midiexiang Oil: Rubefacient; Ease Pain~ mild; Parasiticide | Hb Rosmarini

Officinalis | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; safe in

moderation & normal cookery

 

Midiexiangyou | Oleum Rosmarini Officinalis | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic

at high dose; Very irritating; AVOID in hypertension & epilepsy

 

Moliyou | Oleum Jasmini Sambac | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; best

used to ease dystocia at parturition

 

Moyao; See: Ruxiang | Myrrha | CI / Caution: Pregnancy

 

Mubiezi; See: Kugua; Luohanguo | S Momordicae | CI: Pregnancy

 

Mudanpi; Guadanpi; See: Danshen | Rx-Cx Moutan | CI / Caution:

Pregnancy / menorrhagia

 

Mutong; Chuanmutong ; Mutong (Chuan); Xiaomutong ; See: Guanmutong;

MADOULING | Caulis Akebiae / CLEMATIDIS / Armandii Quinatae /

Lobatae | TOXIC; 95% of Mutong sold in China is TOXIC; Guanmutong is

most TOXIC; TOXIC signs incl acute KI exhaustion: lack of urine, protein /

blood in urine, hypertension, nausea, lack of appetite & itch; Drop in platelet

count, bleeding & anemia; AVOID / do not exceed established dose of 3-

6g/d; CI / Caution: Pregnancy; Chuanmutong has little / no AA but is

BANNED by FDA; safe if used at correct dose

 

Muzei; Muzeicao ; Mawei; See: Wenjingcao | Hb Equiseti | Caution:

Pregnancy

 

Niuhuang; See: Rengongniuhuang | Calculus Bovis | CI: Pregnancy

 

Niuxi (Chuan); Chuanniuxi (, , ); Chuanniuqi; See: Niuxi | Rx Cyathulae | CI:

Pregnancy; nocturnal emission, menorrhagia & SJM (SP-ST) Qi Collapse;

Chuanniuxi is better to Disperse Xueyu; Niuxi is better to Strengthen Bone +

Sinew / Tendon & Muscle

 

Nuixi (Huai) | Achyranthis Bidentatae Rx | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

Puhuang; See: Puhuangtan | Pollen Typhae | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Puhuangtan; Heipuhuang ; See: Puhuang; Chaopuhuang | Pollen Typhae

Carb | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Qianjinzi | S Euphorbiae | TOXIC; may cause vertigo, emesis, abdomen~

pain & severe diarrhoea; CI: Pregnancy, old age & general debility

 

Qianliguang; ??Qianliguon; See: Goushecao | Hb Senecionis / Lespedezae |

CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic w TOXIC chemicals that cross placenta

 

Qianniuzi | S Pharbiditis nil | TOXIC; CI in pregnancy

 

Qianniuzi [bANNED]; Baichou ; Chienniuzi | S Pharbitidis | CI: Pregnancy &

general debility; very drying; use in small doses sporadically only; AVOID

prolonged use; Incompatible w (antoagonist to) Badou; TOXIC; Overdose

may irritate oesophagus, ST-SI-LI & emesis, abdomen~ pain, severe

diarrhoea / even haematuria; may irritate KI to cause haematuria; may

damage nervous system & dysphasia & coma

 

Qingfen [bANNED] | Calomelas | CI: Pregnancy; irritative & may cause

erosion of oral mucosa; CI: Pregnancy & KI Xu; Heating may convert

mercurous chloride to mercuric chloride & Boost poisoning; AVOID as Dec

orally

 

Qiyelian | Hb / Rx Schefflerae Arboricolae | CI: Qixu & pregnancy

 

Qiyeshuzhongzi; Suoluozi; Tianshili ; Suopozi ; Wuji ; Xianli ; Kaixingguo ;

Suluoyu ; Suoluoguo ; Suoluozi ; Shapozi ; Lengluo ; See: Qinpi | S Aesculi

chinensis / chekingensis / wilsonii / Hippocastani | has no serious side

effects but has a few minor side effects, like ST stimulation & nausea; No CI

in pregnancy at correct dosage; Caution in Qixu / Yinxu ; Caution: epidermis

of S has toxic Aesculins (Qiyesu ); for best oral safety, products should have

aesculins removed professionally; S & Fm have anesthetic effects (Mazui

Zuoyong ) & souuld not be ingested regularly; product is safest when used

topically; aesculin may cause severe gastroenteritis; high doses may cause

ataxia, twitching, restlessness, depression, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle

weakness, paralysis, unconsciousness & death; high doses of Suoluozi /

aesculin / aescin may cause LV & KI damage / ST upset; AVOID high

doses; AVOID in LV / KI problems; AVOID in cases w history of thrombosis;

Side Effects include breathing problems, asthma / throat & chest~ tightness,

chest pain, allergy (urticaria / rash /skin swelling & itch;

 

Quanxie [bANNED]; Quanchong | Scorpio / Buthus | TOXIC; Caution /

AVOID in pregnancy; AVOID overdose; can induce hradache, respiratory

paralysis, salivation & convulsion; Take for 7d then Reduce dose to once

every 2d; caution in Xuexu w Wind~ Interior

 

Qumai; See: Jumaizi | Hb Dianthi | CI / Caution: Pregnancy; SP Xu / KI Xu

 

Renshen; Renseng; Zhujierenshen ???? ; two forms, Baishen (White) &

Hongshen (Red); (Dangshen =3D Substitute) | Rx Panacis Ginseng |

Adverse Reactions incl headache, insomnia, anxiety, itch, hiccup,

hypertension, pallor, lips purple, limb spasm, tachypnoea, HT failure & even

death; AVOID unless Qixu is present; CI: Shi / Heat; Incompatible w Lilu,

Wulingzhi / Zaojiaozi / Zaojiaoci; Chaye / Laifuzi decreases Renshen effect

so strictly AVOID tea & turnips / radish, wild mountain ginseng; See

Hongrenshen; Renshen (esp red Ginseng) is Warm & can create Heat

problems if used wrongly / in susceptible subjects; (Xiyangshen Tone Qi less

strongly than Renshen + Tone Yin, esp LU Yin; preferred in subjects w

tendency to get too hot / hyper; Cool Hb); CI: Pregnancy; may be

teratogenic; can Reduce foetal, esp arm / leg growth & development; high

doses in pregnancy can masculinise babies dt overstimulation of male sex

hormones; use for short periods only

 

Rougui; Rouguipiguang ; Rouguixi ; Guipiguang ; Guangui ; Qinghuagui ;

See: Guizhi; Rouguiyou | Cx Cinnamomi | Caution / CI: Pregnancy; Not

same as tender stalks (Guizhi) that Make Sweat

 

Ruxiang; See: Duanruxiang; Moyao | Olibanum; Resina Olibani | CI /

Caution: Pregnancy

 

Sanleng; See: Jinsanleng?? | Rz Sparganii | CI: Pregnancy, menorrhagia

 

Sanqi; Sanqifen ; Tianqi ; Tianqifen ; Tianqisan ; Tiansanqifen ;

Renshensanqi | Rx Notoginseng Rx Pseudoginseng | CI / Caution:

Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; safe at moderate use; CI: bleeding

in pregnancy; Caution / AVOID in children <12 years old

 

Shanglu | Rx Phytolaccae | TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy; May cause birth defects

 

Sharen; Sharenzi | Fr / S Amomi | AVOID large dose / prolonged use in Qixu

in pregnancy

 

Shegan | Rz Belamcandae | TOXIC~ slightly; AVOID overdose; CI:

Pregnancy

 

Shengjiang; Jiang; See: Ganjiang | Rz Zingiberis Officinalis Recens | CI: LU

Heat / ST Heat w emesis; Caution: Pregnancy

 

Shengtiannanxing; See: Tiannanxing | Rz Arisaemae Heterophylli | CI /

Caution: Pregnancy (esp Shengnanxing)

 

Shenjincao | Hb + Rx Lycopodii | CI in pregnancy / bleeding~ excessives /

anaemia

 

Shenqu; Shenqu (Zhen); Jianqu ; Liushenqu | Massa Medicata Fermentata |

Caution: Pregnancy

 

Shetui | Exuvia Serpentis | CI: Pregnancy

 

Shexiang [bANNED] | Moschus, Secretio Moschi | CI: Pregnancy

(Abortifacient / may induce miscarriage)

 

Shicao; Qicao; Achillea Yizhihao | Hb Achilleae | Caution: Pregnancy;

Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; best limited to final weeks & in parturition

 

Shichangpu | Acori Calami | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

Shuizhi | Hirudo / Whitmania | CI: Pregnancy; menstruation; bleeding wo

Xueyu

 

Suanpanzi; Suanpanzigen ; Suanpanzjing ; Suanpanziguo ; Suanpanzizhi ;

Suanpanziye ; Suanpanzipi | Hb Glochidii Puberi; Rx Glochidii but all parts

are used (Rx Gen; Caulis Jing; Fr Guo; Rml Zhi; Fm Ye; Pi Cx);

Houyesuanpanzi (Glochidion hirsutum; Thick-leaved Glochidion);

Dashisuanpanzi / Geyesuanpanzi / Huiyesuanpanzi (Glochidion daltonii);

Dayesuanpanzi / Ai'jiaosuanpanzi (Glochidion lanceolarium);

Maoguosuanpanzi (Glochidion eriocarpum) | Usually safe (often used as

health-supplement w meat (pork / chicken) dishes; TOXIC~ slightly if over-

dosed; CI in pregnancy

 

Suhexiang [bANNED]; Kampo: Sogoko; See: Anxixiang | Styrax Liquidus

Resina Liquidambaris Orientalis | AVOID in fever~ high w collapse / coma &

sweat~ spontaneous; AVOID in pregnancy;

 

Sumu | Lignum Sappan | CI / Caution: Pregnancy

 

Taoren; Taohe | S Persicae | TOXIC; CI / Caution: Pregnancy; AVOID high

doses

 

Tianhuafen | Rx Trichosanthis Kirlowii / japonicae | TOXIC; CI in pregnancy

 

Tiannanxing (Zhi); Zhitiannanxing ; Tiannanxing (Jiangzhi) (Ginger- fried);

See: Tiannanxing & Dannanxing | Rz Arisaematis Prep | TOXIC / TOXIC~

slightly; Adverse Reactions: Eating Hb damages mucosae seriously w

tongue swelling, mouth & tongue numbness, digestive tract irritation, speech

& memory impairment AVOID overdose; CI / Caution: Pregnancy (esp

Shengnanxing)

 

Tiannanxing; Nanxing ; See: Dannanxing & Tiannanxing (Zhi) | Rz

Arisaematis / Pinelliae Prep | TOXIC / TOXIC~ slightly; Adverse Reactions:

Eating Hb damages mucosae seriously w tongue swelling, mouth & tongue

numbness, digestive tract irritation, speech & memory impairment AVOID

overdose; CI in pregnancy (esp Shengnanxing), Yinxu, Dryness/Heat;

 

Tongcao | Ma Tetrapanacis Papyriferi | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Tubiechong; Dibiechong (, , , , , ); Tuyuan ; Zhechong; Shuchong; Zechong;

Chechong | Eupolyphaga / Steleophaga / Opisthoplatia Body Male | CI:

Pregnancy TOXIC~ slightly

 

Tuxiangruyou, Yejingjieyou, Manpoxiangyou, Baihuayinchenyou,

Xiangcaoyou | Origanum X marjoricum; O; onites | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~

Tonic at high dose

 

Wangbuliuxing | S Vaccariae | CI / Caution: Pregnancy

 

Weilingxian | Rx CLEMATIDIS chinensis / hexapetalae / uhcinatae /

Japonicae | TOXIC; CI in pregnancy; incompatible w tea

 

Wenjing; Wenjinti; Wenjingcao ; Wenjing ; See: Muzei | Hb Equiseti

Arvensis | safe if correct species used at correct dose; AVOID Equisetum

palustre - TOXIC for livestock; high in selenium; Se poisoning may cause

birth defects; CI: Pregnancy / ImmunoXu

 

Wugong | Scolopendra subspinipes | TOXIC; CI in pregnancy

 

Wugong [bANNED]; (do not confuse w Diwugong; Shuiwugong; Wugongqi) |

Scolopendra | TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy; AVOID Overdose; Liquored centipede

is preferable for prolonged use

 

Wulingzhi [bANNED] | Faeces Trogopterori / Pteromydis / Pteromi | Caution:

Pregnancy

 

Wutou (Sheng) | Aconitum carmichaeli Crud | TOXIC**~ deadly; CI in

pregnancy

 

Wutou; Beiwutou ?? (??); Wutoufuzi; Wufuzi | Rx Aconiti Prep Rx Aconiti

Variegatum / Sinensis / Mandschuricum / Autumnale / Fischeri Prep |

TOXIC**~ deadly; CI: Pregnancy; HT~ TOXIC; can cause HT arrythmia,

asystole; death; Boiling / destruction of carbohydrate fraction much less

TOXIC; may cause nausea, emesis, vertigo, arrhythmia, dyskinesia;

numbness of lips; limbs; high temperature can detoxify Aconitine; poisoning

varies w Hb variety, habitat, process of preparing, dose, constitution of

patient, pathological state (more tolerance in Yangxu; less tolerance in Yang

Shi), climate (more liable to be poisoned when temperature is over 20C);

usage of other Hbs (antagonized by Ganjiang; Gancao; synergetic w Hb

Ephedrae)

 

Wuzhuyu; Wuyu | Fr Evodiae | TOXIC~ slightly; Caution: Pregnancy

 

Xianbaitou | B Scillae Scilloidis; B Urgineae maritimae | CI: Pregnancy;

Uterus~ Tonic; may cause birth defects

 

Xiangfu; Xiangfuzi (Jap: Kobushi) | Rz Cyperi | Safe; Astringe Hb- Caution in

Yinxu / Xue Heat / constipation; CI: Pregnancy (Abortifacient); IFN therapy

 

Xianrenzhang; Xiantao | Caulis / Rz Opuntiae | Aerial parts are safe, even if

large amount eaten; remove spines! Rz is TOXIC~ slightly; CI: Pregnancy

(Rz) & Xu Cold

 

Xiaobaijiu; Yejuhuai; Yeganju; See: Juhua; Yejuhua | Fl + Fm Chrysanthemi

/ Tanaceti parthenii | CI: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic; may cause premature

contractions

 

Xiaobo; See: Sankezhen; Dayexiaobo; Cihuanglian | Rx Berberidis

 

Has berberine; Caution: Pregnancy

 

Xifanlian | Fl Passiflorae Incarnatae | CI: Pregnancy; AVOID before driving /

operating machinery (may cause sleepiness)

 

Xijiao [bANNED]; use instead Shuiniujiao but at 10X Xijiao dose; maybe add

Shengdihuang) | Cornu Rhinocerotis | Caution: Do not use w Rx Aconiti; Rx

Aconiti Kusnezoffli; AVOID in pregnancy; Xijiao is NOT recommended for

single used in fever~ pediatric; acetaminophen is faster & better

 

XINSHI; PISHI; PISHUANG | Arsenolitum; Arsenicum Sublimatum | CI:

Pregnancy; TOXIC*; AVOID high dose; prolonged use; may cause emesis,

abdomen~ pain, diarrhoea, haematochezia, tachycardia, vertigo, headache,

general aching, convulsion, mania, delirium, icterus, oliguria; shock; Decs of

S Phareoli Radiati / Rz Smilacis Glabrae, Jinyinhua, Hb Violae, Gancao are

Antidotes in poisoning~ mild; British Antilewisite (BAL) is Antidote in

poisoning~ severe

 

XIONGHUANG [bANNED] | Realgar | TOXIC; CI: Pregnancy

 

XIXIN [bANNED?]; XIXIN (Bei); Beixin | Hb Asari heterotropoidis /

mandshurici | TOXIC; CI in pregnancy: can have AA, which can damage KI;

overdose can cause flush, dizziness, hyperhidrosis, chest distress,

palpitation, nausea, vomiting & other side effects; CI: w Lilu (incompatible);

CI: in Yinxu, spontaneous sweat; hypertension; Caution in KI DYsFx;

overdose has caused arrhythmia & one case of HT failure; CI in Yinxu,

Xuexu & Qixu, hyperhidrosis & excessive Internal Heat

 

Xuanmingfen | Mirabilitum | CI in pregnancy

 

Xuejie | Sanguis Draconis; Resina Draconis | CI: Pregnancy

 

Xunyicao | Fl Lavendulae angustifoliae | Caution: Pregnancy; Uterus~ Tonic

at high dose; safe in cookery / for moderate use

 

Yangganju; Luomayangganju; Huangchunju | Fl Matricariae Recutitae; Fl

Chamomillae | Caution: AVOID oil in pregnancy (Uterus~ Tonic*); dried /

fresh Hb is safe in moderation; CI in patients w known sensitivity / allergy to

plants of Asteraceae (Compositae), like ragweed, asters & chrysanthemum;

AVOID in children <3 years old; Adverse reactions: lactones in Fl

Chamomillae may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; contact

dermatitis dt camomile may occur; German chamomile causes very few

cases of allergy; ingestion of Fl Chamomillae caused a few cases of

anaphylactic reactions;

 

Yanhusuo; Yanhu ; Yuanhusuo ; ; Yuanhu ; | Rz Corydalis yanhusuo;

Quicken Xue & Disperse Xueyu; Move Qi; Reduce Swelling; Ease Pain;

sedative; Ease Spasm; Ease Cough; Tone HT, Hypotensor; antiseptic,

Anticancer; pain, esp dt Xueyu / Stas & / Qizhi / Stas (menorrhalgia &

menses cramps, dysmenorrhoea; HT Xueyu, HT-angina, chest pain, ST

pain; epigastric pain; hypochondrium pain abdomen pain; lumbago, hernia

pain, general pain; traumatic pain; swelling & pain dt trauma); Xueyu

postpartum w abdomen mass, amenorrhoea; insomnia; Vinegared

Yanhusuo guide to LV to Calm LV & Ease Pain~ hypochondrium dt LV Qizhi,

ST pain dt ST Qizhi, hernia pain; | CI: Pregnancy; CI: Xu pain wo Stas; CI:

Xue Heat w bleeding / bleeding after menstrual cycle

 

Yemingsha | Faeces Vespertilii | Caution: Pregnancy

 

Yimucao; Kuncao; See: Chongweizi | Hb Leonuri | CI / Caution: Pregnancy,

esp w threatened miscarriage; Uterus~ Tonic at high dose; best limited to

final weeks; in parturition

 

Yiyiren; Yimiren; Yiren; Yimi ; Miren ; Yiyimizhu ; See: Chaoyiyiren | S Coicis

Lacyrma-Jobi | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy; Use dry-fried Hb to Tone S

 

Yuanhua | Fl Daphnis Genkwae | TOXIC; may cause vertigo, headache,

pain of limbs, emesis, abdomen~ pain; burning pain of ST; CI: Pregnancy;

general debility

 

Yuanzhi; See: Zhiyuanzhi | Rx Polygalae Tenuifoliae | may cause allergic

reactions & emesis; Warm; dry; caution in Phlegm Heat, ulcer / ST~

gastritis; May irritate pharyngeal mucosa, causing hypersecretion;

expectoration; Caution in pregnancy; AVOID in Yinxu Fire; AVOID in SJM-

SP-ST Xu

 

Yuejihua | Fl Rosae Sinensis | CI: Pregnancy

 

Yujin; Yujing; Yujin (Chuan); Chuanyujin ; Tuyujin, Wenyujin [Gentle Yujin],

Pianjianghuang [slice Turmeric], Guangyujin [Guangzhou Yujin]; See:

Jianghuang; Ezhu) | Rx / Tuber Curcumae | CI: (like most strong Quicken

Xue Hbs) in pregnancy

 

Yulihua | Pruni Flower | CI in pregnancy

 

Yuliren | S Pruni | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy: Pregnancy; May cause

slight abdomen~ discomfort when taking effect against constipation

 

Zaojiaoci; Jiaoci ; Zaoci ; Tianding | Spina Gleditsiae | CI in pregnancy

 

Zelan | Hb Lycopi | CI / Caution: Pregnancy; Interferes w pituitary hormone

production

 

Zhangnao; Zhake | Camphora | CI: Pregnancy; Qixu; Yinxu, insomnia,

nephritis

 

Zhike/Zhiqiao | Citri Ponciri Fruit | Caution / AVOID in pregnancy

 

Zhuye (Bambusae); Danzhu ; Danzhuye (Lophatheri); Bamboo Fm; Rx =3D

Suiguzi | Fm Bambusae, Hb Lophatheri Gracilis / elati; Hb Phyllostachys |

AVOID (Wuyong ) in pregnancy (Huaiyun Qijian ) w history of miscarriage /

abortion & in Yangxu w body Cold (Yangxu Tihan ); CI in Cold w Xu / weak

constitution; caution in cases wo Fire Shi / wo Damp Heat;

 

Best regards,