1 10 17 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/b485380dfab927925fcbf94cf163db4f.jpg 396c81306b050f38359b451f74cb1be0 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/aba9840b85c46f80e82215e608a12fef.jpg acfe40bc47bb6d60fc72d45c82ebf072 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plant Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of plant including stems, woods, roots, rhizomes, and whole herbs. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 白芍 English Name White Peony Root Category Roots and rhizomes Origin The dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall. Production Regions Anhui Sichuan Zhejiang Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Cylindrical root, evenly thick and straight.</li> <li>Externally pale reddish-brown or pink white.</li> <li>Longitudinal wrinkles and rootlet scars.</li> <li>Firm and heavy texture.</li> <li>Faint odor.</li> <li>Taste slightly bitter and sour.</li> </ol> Properties Bitter Sour Slightly cold Functions Nourishes the blood Regulates menstruation Calms the liver Relieve pain Astringes yin Stops sweating Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource White Peony Root, 白芍 Subject The topic of the resource Root Plant Description An account of the resource The dried root of white peony. Relation A related resource Paeonia Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried root Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/0c4efbdec6bd390ac93e5530a3749c71.jpg 5eaf909b8ce5288c64d0c4317880d5d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 珍珠母 English Name Nacre Category Zoological substances Origin The shell of Hyriopsis cumingii. Production Regions Anhui Jiangsu Hebei Zhejiang Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Slightly uneven quadrangle shape.</li> <li>Lustrous.</li> <li>Hard texture.</li> <li>Slightly fishy odor.</li> <li>Tasteless.</li> </ol> Properties Salty Cold Functions Calms liver Subdues yang Settles fright Brightens eyes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nacre, 珍珠母 Subject The topic of the resource Seashell Pearl Mollusc Description An account of the resource The dried shell of pearl. Relation A related resource Seashells Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried shell Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mother of pearl Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/7ad203b932e71e51a919d8833dae8e46.jpg c9198bf3a9362e7edded4c107ea5b357 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 牛黃 English Name Bezoar Category Zoological substances Origin The dried gallstone of Bos Taurus domesticus Gmelin. Production Regions Beijing Tianjin Gansu Inner Mongolia Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Oval, triangular or cubed shaped.</li> <li>Externally yellowish-red to brownish-yellow.</li> <li>Light, brittle texture.</li> <li>Clear aroma.</li> <li>Bitter and then sweet taste.</li> </ol> Properties Sweet Cool Functions Clears heart Sweeps phlegm Cool the liver Extinguishes wind Resolves toxin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bezoar, 牛黃 Subject The topic of the resource Gallstone Cow Animal Description An account of the resource Dried gallstone of the cow. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried gallstone Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/6515d5918a627279599d5896f6789e16.jpg 89c20b3614666aab62158408a406ec56 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/1c128ffc8b426673b3cb6b86651a8587.jpg be689de99695b842c130107820a0dfe9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 蛤蚧 English Name Giant Gecko Category Zoological substances Origin The dried body of Gekko gecko Linnaegus. Production Regions Guangdong Guangxi Yunnan Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Flat shape.</li> <li>The backside is grayish-black or silver-gray.</li> <li>Four feet all have five toes.</li> <li>The tail is thin and firm.</li> <li>Fishy odor.</li> <li>Slightly salty taste.</li> </ol> Properties Salty Neutral Functions Supplements the lung Boosts the kidney Promotes qi absorption Calms panting Assists yang Boosts essence Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Giant Gecko, 蛤蚧 Subject The topic of the resource Tokay gecko Reptiles Animal Description An account of the resource Dried body of gecko. Relation A related resource Gekko Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried body Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/bcc47c4bd9cff54da45c2e7cc2717e8c.jpeg ff47b84c547839556956f944c51f969a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 阿膠 English Name Ass-hide Gelatin Category Zoological substances Origin The solid gelatin made from the skin of Equus asinus L. Production Regions Henan Jiangsu Zhejiang Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Rectangular or square pieces.</li> <li>Hard and brittle texture.</li> <li>Externally smooth and lustrous.</li> <li>Lustrous black and laquer-like.</li> <li>Faint odor.</li> <li>Slightly sweet taste.</li> </ol> Properties Sweet Neutral Functions Supplements blood Stops blood Enriches yin Moistens dryness Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ass-hide Gelatin, 阿膠 Subject The topic of the resource Donkey Animal Description An account of the resource Gelatin made from the skin of a donkey. Relation A related resource Donkey Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Gelatin Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Horse https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/d41a39e42fd9f6c4518deddce2e080a6.jpg a1a4cbca1c8cd118a864e8df057ca236 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/baa34366c7cf392ad1b0019c71d333d4.jpg a366c1d3e0d48276bcd423ea6ab56bec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 鹿茸 English Name Hairy Antler Pilose Antler Category Zoological substances Origin The young non-ossified velvet antler from the male deer Cervus nippon Temminck. Production Regions Jilin Liaoning Hebei Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Cylindrical branched.</li> <li>The outer skin is reddish-brown or brown.</li> <li>lustrous and moist.</li> <li>Light texture.</li> <li>Slightly fishy odor.</li> <li>Slightly salty taste.</li> </ol> Properties Sweet Salty Warm Functions Strengthens kidney yang Supplements essence blood Strengthens sinew and bone Adjusts chong and ren channels Raises sore toxin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hairy Antler Pilose Antler, 鹿茸 Subject The topic of the resource Sika deer Animal Description An account of the resource The dried antler of male deer. Relation A related resource Cervidae Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried antler Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Sika deer https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/a1c7c3ff65419847674e6108ed50e90a.jpeg 4877981b0b1473581066b7b4503e4832 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plant Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of plant including stems, woods, roots, rhizomes, and whole herbs. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 石斛 English Name Noble Dendrobium Stem Herb Category Whole herbs Origin The dried stem of Dendrobium nobile Lindl., Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo, Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook. var. oculatum Hook. (Orchidaceae). Production Regions Guangxi Yunnan Zhejiang Guizhou Macroscopic Features Dendrobium nobile Lindl.: 1. Middle and lower portion of stem is flat cylindrical; 2. Externally golden-yellow or greenish-yellow; 3. Deep longitudinal groove and longitudinal lines; 4. Light and brittle texture, fractured surface is relatively loose; 5. Faint odor, bitter taste Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo: 1. thin and long cylindrical, often curved; 2. Externally golden-yellow; 3. Thin longitudinal lines; 4. Soft and pliable texture, fractured surface is relatively flat; 5. Tasteless or slightly bitter taste Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook. var. oculatum Hook.: 1. Thin and long cylindrical, upper portion has few branches; 2. Externally brownish-yellow; 3. Loose texture, fractured surface is fibrous; 4. Faint odor, slightly bitter taste Properties Sweet Slightly cold Functions Nourishes yin Clears heat Supplements stomach Engenders fluid Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shihu, 石斛 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Dendrobii Caulis Description An account of the resource The dried stem of Orchidaceae. Relation A related resource Dried stem Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/c55b02d2f29f375adccbbf84e97c536a.jpg 2e91f0f5de242c69489491c2ee62b8a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plant Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of plant including stems, woods, roots, rhizomes, and whole herbs. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 天山雪蓮 English Name Snow Lotus Herb Category Whole herbs Origin The dried aerial portion of Saussurea involucrate (Kar. et Kir.) Sch. Bip. Production Regions Xinjiang Qinghai Gansu Macroscopic Features 1. Cylindrical stem; 2. Externally yellowish-green or yellowish-brown; 3. Leaves densely arranged, no leaf stem or with remnants after falling off; 4. Flower head grows from the apex, gathered into a round spherical shape; 5. Light in weight, brittle texture; 6. Faintly aromatic odor, slightly bitter taste Properties Slightly bitter Warm Functions Supplements the kidney Dispels wind Overcomes dampness Invigorates blood Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tianshanxuelian, 天山雪蓮 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Saussureae Involucratae Herba Description An account of the resource The dried aerial portion of Asteraceae. Relation A related resource Dried whole herbs Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/e106fc3618a85ae1d6c3f50c8fce6ff1.jpg 4136d1ae8f979a08e6172ed4077df95f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plant Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of plant including stems, woods, roots, rhizomes, and whole herbs. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 巴戟天 English Name Medicinal Morinda Root Category Roots and rhizomes Origin The dried root of Morinda officinalis How. (Rubiaceae). Production Regions Guangdong Guangxi Fujian Hainan Macroscopic Features 1. Flattened cylindrical shape roots; 2. Externally grayish-yellow or grayish-brown; 3. Longitudinal wrinkles and deep horizontal wrinkles; 4. Pliable texture, non-flat fractured surface; 5. Faint odor; 6. Taste bitter and slightly astringent Properties Sweet Warm Functions Supplements the kidney Strengthens the sinews and bones Dispels wind-dampness Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bajitian, 巴戟天 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Morindae Officinalis Radix Description An account of the resource The dried root of Morinda officinalis How. (Rubiaceae). Relation A related resource Dried root Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/4eca06d64d7d16323f598f21727d3419.jpeg efde59e8076f9bfc948d2feb502cf8c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plant Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of plant including stems, woods, roots, rhizomes, and whole herbs. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 白朮 English Name Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome Category Roots and rhizomes Origin The dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. (Compositae). Production Regions Zhejiang Hunan Hubei Anhui Macroscopic Features 1. Fist-shaped lumps; 2. Externally grayish-yellow or grayish-brown; 3. Hard, not easily broken; 4. Clean fresh aroma odor; 5. Taste sweet and slightly scrid; 6. Sticky when chewed. Properties Sweet Warm Functions Boosts qi Promotes urination Stops sweating Calms the fetus Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baizhu, 白朮 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma Description An account of the resource The dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. (Compositae). Relation A related resource Dried rhizomes Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine