Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

760 herbs total

Abri Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Cool in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- eliminate Dampness to treat jaundice
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Soothes the Liver and relieves pain.
IntroductionJigucao (Herba Abri) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried whole plant of Abrus cantoniensis Hance (Guangdong Abrus), a plant in the fa…
Platycodonis Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- relieve sore throat
- eliminate phlegm
- Expels pus
- Diffuses Lung Qi.
IntroductionJiegeng (Platycodon Root) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried root of Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A. DC., a plant in the genus Pl…
Vignae Semen
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
Tags
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
- resolve toxin
- Expels pus
IntroductionChixiaodou (Rice Bean) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is a commonly used medicinal material for promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It…
Rosae Laevigatae Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sour in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- astringent
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Secures essence and reduces urination.
- astringe the intestines to stop diarrhea
IntroductionJinyingzi (Cherokee Rose Fruit) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried mature fruit of Rosa laevigata Michx., a plant in the family Rosa…
Vaccariae Semen
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Invigorates blood and unblocks meridians.
- promote lactation
- reduce swelling
- Promotes diuresis and treats stranguria.
IntroductionWangbuliuxing (Vaccaria Seed) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried mature seed of Vaccaria segetalis (Neck.) Garcke, a plant in the fa…
Polygalae Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Warm in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- calm the spirit and benefit intellect
- Harmonizes the heart and kidney.
- eliminate phlegm
- reduce swelling
IntroductionYuanzhi (Thinleaf Milkwort Root; Polygala Root) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried root of Polygala tenuifolia Willd. or Polygala si…
Fructificatio Cyathi Stercorei et Cyathi Striati
Nature & Flavor
- Warm in nature
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Fortifies the Stomach and relieves pain.
IntroductionBird's Nest Fungus is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. This product is the fruiting body of the fungi Cyathus stercoreus and Cyathus striatus in the…
Fructus Kaki
Nature & Flavor
- Cool in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- astringent
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- Moisten the lung
- promote fluid production
- resolve toxin
IntroductionShizi (Persimmon) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the fruit of Diospyros kaki Thunb., a plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is an authenticat…
Retinervus Citri Reticulatae
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- move Qi
- Unblocks collaterals.
- transform phlegm and relieve cough
IntroductionJuluo (Tangerine Pith) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the fibrous bundle groups between the mesocarp and endocarp of Citrus reticulata Bla…
Folium Euryae Groffii
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- eliminate phlegm
- Relieve cough
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
IntroductionGangling Ye (Eurya Leaf) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf of Eurya groffii Merr., a plant in the family Theaceae. It grows on hills…
Radix Indigoferae Mengtzeanae
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
- Slightly toxic.
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Activate blood
- Unblocks collaterals.
IntroductionMengtzu Indigo is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the root of Indigofera mengtzeana Craib, a plant in the genus Indigofera of the family Fabac…
Herba Veronicae Javanicae
Nature & Flavor
- Cool in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
- Removes toxin and dissipates swelling.
IntroductionDuozhi Popona (Javanese Speedwell) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant of Veronica javanica Bl., a plant in the family Scrophul…

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