Chinese Name Luobuma Latin Folium Apocyni Veneti English Name Dogbane Leaf Key Characteristics Herb that pacifies liver yang Source Dried leaf of Apocynum venetum L. (Fam.  Apocynaceae). Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered Sweet, bitter, cool; Liver Actions To pacify the liver and calm the mind, clear heat and induce excretion of urine Indications Dizziness, palpitation and insomnia, edema, oliguria, hypertension, neurasthenia, nephritic edema Special Usage Its leaf is used to treat dizziness due to hyperactivity of liver yang, and its root is used to treat edema. Precaution To avoid poisoning, overdosage and long-term administration is forbidden Chemical Composition It contains flavonoids, organic acids, amino acids, tannins, triterpenes, etc.