Table 1.
Details of Yuquan Pill.
| Chinese herbs | Latin name | Family | Part of herbs | Function in Chinese medicine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ge Gen (gě gēn) | Pueraria montana var. Thomsonii (Benth.). | Fabaceae | Root | To promote fluid, relieve thirst, and clear heat |
| Tian Hua Fen (tiān huā fěn) | Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. | Cucurbitaceae | Root | To clear heat and promote fluid |
| Mai Dong (mài dōng) | Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker Gawl. | Asparagaceae | Root | To nourish yin, moisten lung, and promote fluid |
| Di Huang (dì huáng) | Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) DC. | Plantaginaceae | Root | To nourish yin, promote fluid, and clear heat |
| Wu Wei Zi (wǔ wèi zǐ) | Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. | Schisandraceae | Fructus | To promote fluid and nourish lung and kidney |
| Gan Cao (gān cǎo) | Glycyrrhiza glabra L. | Fabaceae | Root and rhizome | To replenish qi, tonify spleen, moisten lung, and promote fluid |