1 10 17 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/c25768d899c1b855d0325e8b7da2a6a7.jpeg f868f24c1a87ee50e9b178aa24d7a42b 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 斑蝥 English Name Chinese Blistering Beetle Category Zoological substances Origin Dried body of Mylabris phalerata Pallas. Production Regions Anhui Henan Guizhou Hunan Guangxi Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Long round shape.</li> <li>Head and the mouthparts are downward.</li> <li>Large compound eyes and one pair of antennas.</li> <li>Black in color, 3 yellow or brownish-yellow horizontal wrinkles.</li> <li>Distinctive unpleasant odor.</li> </ol> Properties Acrid Hot Very toxic Functions Breaks the blood and disperses abdominal masses Attacks the toxin of sores 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 Chinese Blistering Beetle, 斑蝥 Description An account of the resource Chinese Blistering Beetle is the dried body of Mylabris phalerata Pallas. Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Subject The topic of the resource Animal Blister beetle Relation A related resource Meloidae Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried body Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mylabris https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/51a3d3d33354fc2b4c669786c90f4222.jpg 6b17c0ca739184b87b9740b9e717a19e 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 海馬 English Name Kellogg’s Seahorse Category Zoological substances Origin Dried body of Hippocampus. Production Regions Guangdong Fujian Taiwan Macroscopic Features 1. Flat and curved, about 30cm long. 2. Externally yellowish-white. 3. Tubular long snout. 4. Light, bone-like, hard texture. 5. Slightly fishy odor. 6. Slightly salty taste. Properties Sweet Warm Functions Warms kidney Invigorates yang Disperses binds Reduces swelling 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 Kellogg’s Seahorse, 海馬 Subject The topic of the resource Animal Seahorse Marine fish Description An account of the resource The dried body of Hippocampus. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried body Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hippocampus Relation A related resource Syngnathidae https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/efeb93eef1b2feab685ccf151d48c589.png ba6e9eed4b30adb1591c331424772c49 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 車前草 English Name Asiatic Plantain Herb Category Whole herbs Origin The dried whole herb of Plantago depressa Willd. or Plantago asiatica L. Production Regions Mainland China Macroscopic Features Plantago depressa Willd.: 1. Root grows thickly; 2. Long, wrinkled, and irregular leaf; 3. Externally grayish-green or dirty green; 4. Wide wedge-shaped base; 5. Numerous flower spikes, long floral axis; 6. Faintly aromatic odor Plantago asiatica L: 1. Straight long tap root; 2. Leaf is relatively narrow and long elliptical ; 3. around 10cm long Properties Slightly sweet Cold Functions Clears heat Promotes urination Stops diarrhea Dispels phlegm 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 Cheqiancao, 車前草 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Plantaginis Herba Description An account of the resource The dried whole herb of Plantaginaceae. Relation A related resource Dried leaf Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/1518a3035365ad8fedaed5a994ca8383.jpg 62fd5f7cfd5f84b9fc08d68204a5676e 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 龜甲 English Name Tortose's Carapae and Plastron Category Zoological substances Origin The dorsal and ventral shell of Chinemys reevesii. Production Regions Anhui Zhejiang Hubei Hunan Macroscopic Features <ol><li>The dorsal and ventral plates are linked by shell link.</li> <li>The outer surface is brown or black-brown.</li> <li>Hard texture.</li> <li>Slightly fishy odor.</li> <li>Slightly salty taste.</li> </ol> Properties Salty Sweet Slightly cold Functions Enriches yin Subdues yang Boosts the kidney Strengthens the bones Nourishes the blood Supplements the heart 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 Tortose's Carapae and Plastron, 龜甲 Subject The topic of the resource Turtles Herbivore Animal Description An account of the resource The shell of the turtle. Relation A related resource Testudines Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The dried shell of turtles. Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Reptiles https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/4003745f335fb646ad554f781f84ff9e.jpeg 637a652c5e20d5ac8faf84840a857c51 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 沉香 English Name Tambac Category Stems and woods Origin The resinous wood of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg (Thymelaeaceae). Production Regions Guangdong Hainan Guangxi Fujian Taiwan Macroscopic Features 1. Irregular, helmet-shaped; 2. Relatively firm texture; 3. Aromatic odor; 4. When burned, it produces thick smoke, an intense fragrance, and a black oily substance Properties Bitter Slightly warm Functions Relieves pain Stops vomiting Promotes qi absorption Calms panting 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 Chenxiang, 沉香 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Resinous wood Description An account of the resource The resinous wood of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg (Thymelaeaceae). Relation A related resource Dried wood Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/71b4c26ed92b128ce7ba9a822a4602e3.jpg 9493912dc708028f936929f2f7928986 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 桑寄生 English Name Chinese Taxillus Herb Category Stems and woods Origin The dried stem with leaves of Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser.(Loranthaceae). Production Regions Fujian Guangdong Guangxi Macroscopic Features 1. Stem is cylindrical and hard; 2. Around 3~4cm long; 3. Externally reddish-brown or gray; 4. Small branches sometime have brownish-red thin hairs; 5. Sometimes have wrinkled leaves; 6. Faint odor, astringent taste Properties Neutral Functions Dispels wind-damp Supplements liver and kidney Strengthens sinew and bone Secures 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 Sangjisheng, 桑寄生 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Taxilli Herba Description An account of the resource The dried stem with leaves of Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser.(Loranthaceae). Relation A related resource Dried stem Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/2e8b952db50f973ba42a998951699bed.jpg 5b6d9bf984f9f00c2c8339c5d72428ab 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 白附子 English Name Giant Typhonium Tuber Category Roots and rhizomes Origin The dried tuberous rhizome of Typhonium gigantum Engl. (Araceae). Production Regions Gansu Henan Hubei Macroscopic Features 1. Oval-shaped tuberous; 2. Externally white or yellowish-white; 3. Hard texture, white fracture powdery surfaces; 4. Faint odor; 5. Bland taste, numbing and irritating to the tongue Properties Sweet Warm Toxic Functions Drying dampness Relieve phlegm Expelling wind Relive convulsion Detoxication Relive pain 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 Baifuzi, 白附子 Subject The topic of the resource Plantain herbs Typhonii Rhizoma Tuberous rhizome Description An account of the resource The dried tuberous rhizome of Typhonium gigantum Engl. (Araceae). Relation A related resource Dried rhizomes 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 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/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