1 |
Mao (麻黄, Ephedra sinica Stapf) |
Mao-To, etc. |
fever, cold, etc. |
[47][48] |
2 |
Saishin (細辛, Asarum heterotropoides) | [ | 11] |
Sho Seiryu-To, etc. |
bronchitis, rhinitis, cold, hay fever, etc. |
[ | 48 | ][49] |
3 |
Shao Yao (芍薬, Paeonia lactiflora Pall) |
treats pain, immune disorders, and inflammation, etc. |
[11][12] |
3 |
Shakuyaku (芍薬, Paeonia lactiflora Pall) |
Shakuyaku-Kanzo-To, etc. |
pain relief (acute low back pain/abdominal pain), etc. |
[49][50] |
4 |
Fu Zi (附子, Aconitum carmichaeli Debeaux) |
treats rheumatic fever, some endocrine disorders, and painful joints, etc. |
[12][13] |
Bushi (附子, | Aconitum carmichaeli Debeaux) |
Mao-Bushi-Saishin-To, etc. |
for colds with less heat from the elderly and frail people, etc. |
[50][51] |
5 |
Yuan Zhi (遠志, Polygala senega L.) |
anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, neuroprotective, hypnotic-sedative, anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-arrhythmic, and anti-depressant effects, etc. |
[13][14] |
5 |
Onji (遠志, Polygala senega L.) |
Onji, etc. |
expectorant, sedative, anti-dementia effect, etc. |
[51][52] |
6 |
Huang Qi (黄芪, Astragalus mongholicus Bunge ) |
anti-viral, immunomodulatory, and anti-cancer effects, etc. |
[14 |
6 |
Ogi (黄芪, Astragalus mongholicus Bunge) | ] | [15] |
Keishi-Ka-Ogi-To, etc. |
frail constitution, poor circulation, etc. |
[ | 52 | ][53] |
7 |
Gan Cao (甘草, Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) |
treats cough, phlegm, dyspnea, spasms, and pain, etc. |
[15][16] |
7 |
Kanzo (甘草, Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) |
Kanzo-To, etc. |
severe cough, sore throat, mouth ulcer, hoarseness, etc. |
[53][54] |
8 |
Ku Shen (苦参, Sophora flavescens Aiton) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-pyretic, anti-nociceptive, and anti-tumor effects, etc. |
[16][17] |
8 |
Kujin (苦参, Sophora flavescens Aiton) |
Shofu-San, etc. |
4 |
beriberi, heat rash, eczema, hives, etc. |
[ | 54 | ][55] |
9 |
Dang Gui (当帰, Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels) |
tonifies, invigorates blood, lubricates the intestines, relieves pain, treats female amenorrhea and irregular menstruation, etc. |
[17][18] |
9 |
Toki (当帰, Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels) |
Toki-Shakuyaku-San, etc. |
sensitivity to cold, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, menstrual pain, etc. |
[55][56] |
10 |
Chai Hu (柴胡, Bupleurum falcatum L.) |
treats cold fever, irregular menstruation, uterine prolapse, rectocele, chest and rib swelling pain, etc. |
[18] |
10 |
Saiko (柴胡, Bupleurum falcatum L.) | [ | 19] |
Sho-Saiko-To, etc. |
loss of appetite, tiredness, late symptoms of cold, etc. |
[ | 56 | ][57] |
11 |
Chuan Xiong (川芎, Conioselinum anthriscoides ‘Chuanxiong’) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-cerebral ischemia, anti-hypertensive, blood vessel protection, anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-thrombotic, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-spasmodic, anti-asthma, and anti-cancer effects, etc. |
11 | [ | 19 | ][20] |
Senkyu (川芎, | Conioselinum anthriscoides ‘Chuanxiong’) |
Shimotsu-To, etc. |
postpartum or miscarriage recovery from fatigue, irregular menstruation, sensitivity to cold, etc. |
[57][58] |
12 |
Xuan Shen (玄参, Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl.) |
neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-ventricular remodeling and hepatoprotective effects, etc. |
12 |
Genjin (玄参, Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl.) | [ | 20][21] |
Kami-Untan-To, etc. |
symptoms of gastrointestinal weakness: neurosis, insomnia, etc. |
[ | 58 | ][59] |
13 |
Di Huang (地黄, Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) DC.) |
immune-enhancement, anti-hypertension, anti-diabetes, anti-tumor effects, homeostasis, treatment of urinary tract stones, and ulcerative stomatitis, etc. |
[ |
13 |
Jio (地黄, Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) DC.) | 21 |
Hachimijio-Gan, etc.][22] |
difficulty urinating, mild urine leakage, low back pain, etc. |
[ | 59 | ] | [60] |
14 |
Zi Su (紫蘇, Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-allergic, anticancer, anti-microbial, anti-cough, and anti-depressive effects, etc. |
[22][23] |
14 |
Shiso (紫蘇, Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton) |
Koso-San, etc. |
early stages of cold in a person with gastrointestinal weakness and nervousness, gastrointestinal cold, neurogenic gastritis, etc. |
[60][61] |
15 |
Dan Shen (丹参, Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge) |
anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor effects, treats cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, etc. |
15 |
Tanjin (丹参, Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge) |
Kanshin Nigoho, etc. | [23][24] |
angina, myocardial infarction, hypertension, etc. |
[ | 61 | ] | [62] |
16 |
Huang Qin (黄芩, Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi) |
anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective effects, etc. |
16 | [ | 24 | ][25] |
Ogon (黄芩, | Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi) |
Kakkon-Oren-Ogon-To, etc. |
diarrhea, acute gastroenteritis, mouth ulcer, glossitis, stiff shoulders, etc. |
[62][63] |
17 |
Jie Geng (桔梗, Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A.DC.) |
anti-oxidative, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, cardiovascular protective, and hepatoprotective effects, etc. |
17 |
Kikyo (桔梗, Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A.DC.) | [ | 25][26] |
Kikyo-To, etc. |
tonsillitis, etc. |
[ | 63 | ][64] |
18 |
Xuan Fu Hua (旋覆花, Inula japonica Thunb.) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-tumor, anti-allergy, blood lipid reduction, anti-diabetic effects, anti-constipation, skin whitening, liver protection, etc. |
[ |
18 |
Senpukuka (旋覆花, Inula japonica Thunb.) | 26 |
Senpukuka, etc.][27] |
expectorant, antitussive, diuretic, etc. |
[ | 26 | ] | [27] |
19 |
Cang Zhu (蒼朮, Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.) |
19 |
Sojutsu (蒼朮, Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. ) | anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-pyretic effects, activities on central nervous, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems, etc. |
[27][28] |
Keishi-Ka-Jutsubu-To, etc. |
joint pain, neuralgia, etc. |
[ | 64 | ][65] |
20 |
Zhi Mu (知母, Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge) |
anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, anti-coagulant, and anti-neuronal disorders, etc. |
[28][29] |
20 |
Chimo (知母, Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge) |
Sansonin-To, etc. |
insomnia, etc. |
[65][66] |
21 |
Ban Xia (半夏, Inellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino) |
21 |
Hange (半夏, Pinellia ternata)anti-tussive, expectorant, anti-bacterial, anti-emetic, anti-tumor, and sedative-hypnotic effects, etc. |
[29][30] |
Hangeshashin-To, etc. |
acute or chronic gastroenteritis, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gastroptosis, stomatitis, neurosis, etc. |
22 |
Yuan Hua (芫花, Daphne genkwa Siebold & Zucc.) |
treatment of sore throats, cough, edema, etc. |
[30][31] |
23 |
Zhi Zi (栀子, Gardenia jasminoides J.Ellis) |
a positive effect on the digestive and cardiovascular systems, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antidepressant effects, etc. |
[31][32] |
[ | 66 | ] |
24 |
Wu Wei Zi (五味子, Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill.) |
hepatoprotective, anti-tumor, anti-myocardial dysfunction, anti-myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, and anti-HIV effects, etc. |
[32][3325 |
Huang Bo (黄柏, Phellodendron chinense C.K.Schneid.) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-ulcer, anti-gout, anti-atopic dermatitis, and neuroprotective effects, etc. |
[33][34] |
26 |
Xing Ren (杏仁, Prunus amygdalus Batsch) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-fibrotic, analgesic, immunomodulatory, ameliorating reproductive system and digestive system, neuroprotective effects, improving myocardial hypertrophy, and reducing blood glucose. |
[34][35] |
[ | 67 | ] |
27 |
Hou Po (厚朴, Cortex of Magnolia officinalis Rehder & E.H.Wilson) |
pharmacological effects on the digestive system, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, nervous systems, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, analgesic effects, etc. |
[35][36] |
28 |
He Hou Po (和厚朴, Magnolia obovata Thunb.), |
anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-tumor, and anti-platelet effects, etc. |
[36][37] |
29 |
Rou Gui (肉桂, 桂皮, Cinnamomum verum J.Presl) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-bacterial, analgesic, neuroprotective, cardiovascular protective, cytoprotective, immunoregulatory, anti-tyrosinase effects, etc. |
[37][38] |
30 |
Du Zhong (杜仲, Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.) |
anti-oxidative, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-hypertensive, anti-tumor, anti-osteoporosis, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective effects, etc. |
[38][39] |
31 |
Mu Gua (木瓜, Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz.) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-oxidative, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, and anti-Parkinson effects, etc. |
[39][40] |
32 |
Da Zao (大棗, Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) |
anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-cancer, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-hyperglycemic, immunoregulatory, neuroprotective, and sedative effects, etc. |
[ |
22 |
Genka (芫花, Daphne genkwa Siebold & Zucc.) |
Ju-So-To, etc. |
tumor, inflammatory, and allergy, etc. |
[67][68] |
23 |
Shishi (栀子, Gardenia jasminoides J.Ellis) |
Inchinko-To, etc. |
jaundice, cirrhosis, urticaria, mouth ulcer, etc. |
[68][69] |
24 |
Gomishi (五味子, Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill.) |
Seihai-To, etc. |
cough with a lot of sputum, etc. |
[69][70] |
25 |
Obaku (黄柏, Phellodendron chinense C.K.Schneid.) |
Unsei-In, etc. |
menstrual irregularity, neurosis, eczema, dysmenorrhea, menopausal disorders, etc. |
[70][71] |
26 |
Kyonin (杏仁, Prunus amygdalus Batsch) |
Makyokanseki-To, etc. |
cough, common cold, childhood asthma, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, hemorrhoid pain, etc. |
[71][72] |
40][41 |
27 |
Koboku (厚朴, Cortex of Magnolia officinalis Rehder & E.H.Wilson) |
Hangekoboku-To, etc. |
cough, nervous gastritis, anxiety, etc. |
[72][73] |
28 |
Wakoboku (和厚朴, Magnolia obovata Thunb.) |
none |
none |
- |
29 |
Keihi (肉桂, 桂皮, Cinnamomum verum J.Presl) |
Keishi-To, etc. |
initial stage of the common cold, etc. |
[73][74] |
30 |
Tochu (杜仲, Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.) |
Tochucha, etc. |
constipation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc. |
[74][75] |
31 |
Mokka (木瓜, Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz.) |
Keimei-San-Ka-Bukuryo, etc. |
fatigue of the lower limbs, difficulty walking, etc. |
[75][76]] |
32 |
Taiso (大棗, Ziziphus jujuba |
33 |
Shan Jiao, Shu Jiao (山椒, 蜀椒, Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim.) |
anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-tumor effects, etc. |
[41][42] |
34 |
Hua Jiao (花椒, Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim.) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and analgesic effects, as well as regulatory effects on the nervous system and gastrointestinal system. |
[42][43] |
35 |
Pepper and Wu Zhu Yu (呉茱萸, Tetradium ruticarpum (A.Juss.) T.G.Hartley) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, anti-obesity, regulating central nervous system homeostasis, cardiovascular protection effects, etc. |
[43][44] |
36 |
Da Huang (大黄, Rheum palmatum L.) |
anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, regulation of gastrointestinal flora, protection of the intestinal mucosal barrier, and inhibition of fibrosis effects, etc. |
[44][45] |