Table 1 Composition and action of Tian Jiu (TJ) herbal patches

Sinapsis semen

8.79

TCM: 1. To warm the lung and sweep phlegm, 2. To disinhibit qi, 3. To dissipate binds and unblock collaterals to relieve pain

Pharmaceutical study: 1. Antibacterial effect, 2. Skin stimulating effect, 3. Effect on gastric secretion, 4. Emetic effect, 5. Regulation of blood pressure, 6. Anti-lipid peroxidation, 7. Expectorant effect

Corydulis rhizoma

11.01

TCM: 1. To activate blood, 2. To move qi, 3. To relieve pain

Pharmaceutical study: 1. Effect on the CNS (analgesic effect, hypnotic effect, sedative and tranquilizing effects), 2. Muscular relaxant effect, 3. Cardiovascular effect, 4. Effect on gastric secretion and on urination, 5. Effect on pituitary-adrenocortical function

Kansui radix

6.56

TCM: 1. To expel retained fluid by purgation, 2. To disperse swelling and dissipate binds

Pharmaceutical study: 1. Purgative effect

Asari radix et rhizama

17.69

TCM: 1. To dispel wind and dissipate cold, 2. to dispel wind and relieve pain, 3. To open the orifices, 4. To warm the lung and resolve fluid retention

Pharmaceutical study: 1. Sedative and analgesic effects, 2. Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects, 3. Respiratory effect, 4. Cardiovascular effect, 5. Anti-histaminic and anti-allergic effects

Moschus Artifactus

0.45

TCM: 1. Induce resuscitation and restore consciousness, 2. Promote blood circulation to remove obstruction, 3. Alleviate pain

Pharmaceutical study: 1. Effects on the CNS, 2. cardiovascular effects, 3. Anti-inflammatory effect, 4. Effects on the uterus

Zingiberis rhizoma recens (fresh ginger juice)

55.5

TCM: 1. To release the exterior and dissipate cold, 2. To warm the middle energizer to check vomiting, 3. To resolve phlegm and suppress cough, 4. To reduce toxin of fishery product

Pharmaceutical study: 1. Effects on the digestive system, 2. Anti-emetic effect, 3. Effect on the CNS