Cassia obtusifolia (Juemingzi): The mature seeds of *Cassia obtusifolia* L., a plant in the Fabaceae family. **Nature and Flavor:** Slightly cold, bitter and sweet. **Meridian Tropism:** Enters the Liver Meridian of Foot‑Jueyin (LR), Kidney Meridian of Foot‑Shaoyin (KI), and Large Intestine Meridian of Hand‑Yangming (LI). [Actions and Indications] Clears heat and improves vision, moistens the … Read more
Longan Aril (Guiyuan): Aril of *Dimocarpus longan* Lour. (Sapindaceae) 【Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism】Warm in nature, sweet in flavor. Enters the Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin (HT) and the Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin (SP). 【Actions and Indications】Tonifies the Heart and Spleen, nourishes Blood and calms the Spirit. It is classified as a Qi-tonifying medicinal, a subcategory … Read more
White Hyacinth Bean Flower (Baibiandouhua): the flower of *Dolichos lablab* L., a leguminous plant. **Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism:** Sweet and bland, neutral in nature. Enters the Spleen (SP), Stomach (ST), and Large Intestine (LI) meridians. 【Effects and Functions】Fortify the Spleen and harmonize the Stomach, clear summerheat and transform dampness. Treats dysentery, diarrhea, and red … Read more
Baibiandou (Dolichos lablab): the seed of the leguminous plant *Dolichos lablab* L. **Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism:** Sweet and bland; slightly warm; neutral. Enters the Spleen (SP) and Stomach (ST) meridians. 【Actions and Indications】 **Actions:** Invigorates the Spleen, transforms Dampness, harmonizes the Middle, and dispels Summer-Heat. **Indications:** Spleen-Stomach Deficiency (pi wei xu ruo) with poor … Read more
Ginkgo biloba (Baiguo): the seed of Ginkgo biloba L. (family Ginkgoaceae), with the fleshy outer seed coat removed. **Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Entry:** Neutral nature; flavors: sweet, bitter, astringent. 【Actions and Indications】 Astringes the lung to relieve dyspnea (dyspnea), arrests leukorrhea and turbid vaginal discharge, and reduces urinary frequency. It is classified under the astringent … Read more
**Baizhi (Angelica dahurica):** The root of *Angelica dahurica* (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) Benth. et Hook.f., or its variety *Angelica dahurica* var. *formosana* (Boiss.) Shan et Yuan, both plants of the Apiaceae family. Nature and flavor: Warm, pungent. Meridian tropism: Stomach (ST), Large Intestine (LI), Lung (LU). 【Actions and Indications】Disperses wind and eliminates dampness, unblocks the orifices … Read more
Gancao (Licorice root): the dried root of *Glycyrrhiza uralensis* Fisch., *Glycyrrhiza inflata* Bat., or *Glycyrrhiza glabra* L. (Fabaceae). 【Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism】Sweet, neutral. Attributable to the Heart (HT), Lung (LU), Spleen (SP), and Stomach (ST) meridians. 【Functions and Indications】 Supplement the Spleen and boost Qi, clear Heat and resolve Toxin, transform Phlegm and stop … Read more
Yuzhu (Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce): the rhizome of the Liliaceae plant Polygonatum odoratum. **Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism:** Slightly cold nature, sweet flavor. Enters the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin (LU) and the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming (ST). 【Actions & Indications】Nourishes yin, moistens dryness, generates fluids, and quenches thirst. Categorized as a Yin-nourishing medicinal within the … Read more
**Dai Dai Hua (Bitter Orange Flower)**: Flower buds of *Citrus aurantium* L. (Rutaceae), a woody plant. 【Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism】Slightly cold in nature, with bitter and sour flavors. 【Actions and Indications】Moves qi and broadens the center, promotes digestion, transforms phlegm, soothes the liver and regulates qi, harmonizes the stomach and stops vomiting. [Indicated for] … Read more
Hypoglossal nerve palsy is a clinical syndrome characterized primarily by deviation of the tongue, retraction of the tongue, and dysarthria. The hypoglossal nerve is mainly composed of somatic efferent fibers and innervates both the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue, including the styloglossus, hyoglossus, and genioglossus muscles. I. Etiology This condition is often triggered … Read more
