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Jinlingzi San is recorded in Taiping Shenghui Fang (Taiping Holy Prescriptions for Universal Relief). It is composed of equal parts (one liang each) of Chuanlianzi (Fructus Toosendan) and Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis). Because Chuanlianzi is also called Jinlingzi, the formula is named Jinlingzi San. When used,…

Zhongjiefeng (Sarcandra glabra) is a plant of the genus Sarcandra in the Chloranthaceae family; clinically the whole plant or its root is used as medicine. The name Zhongjiefeng (literally "knot-breaking wind") already indicates that its main use is in treating diseases of swollen, painful joints.

Kushen (Sophora flavescens, shrubby sophora root) is one of the Chinese herbs with relatively strong anticancer activity. Not only TCM doctors but most Western oncology doctors acknowledge its anticancer effect; Kushen injection is a new herbal preparation commonly used by Western oncologists. Modern pharmacological studies…