Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

720 herbs total

Semen Hoveniae
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- It has the action of counteracting alcohol intoxication.
- Quenches thirst and relieves restlessness.
- Promotes bowel and bladder movements.
IntroductionZhǐ Jǔ Zǐ (Zhijuzi, Raisin Tree Seed) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried mature seed of Hovenia dulcis Thunb. (also known as Hovenia a…
Locusta migratoria Linnaeus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- Dispels wind.（祛风）
- Relieves spasms.
- relieve cough and wheezing
IntroductionZhà Měng (Grasshopper) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the adult insect of various species, including Locusta migratoria Linnaeus (family Acr…
Uraria picta (Jacq.) Desv. ex DC.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- Disperses cold.
- eliminate dampness
IntroductionMì Mǎ is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the branches and leaves of Uraria picta (Jacq.) Desv. ex DC., a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae.…
Physochlainae Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the heart meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- Warms the Lung.
- eliminate phlegm
- Relieves wheezing.
- Relieve cough
- calm the mind
- Calms convulsions.
IntroductionHuà Shān Shēn (Huashanshen) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried root of Physochlaina infundibularis Kuang, a plant belonging to the fam…
Lindera caudata (Nees) Hook.f.
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly sweet
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- activate blood and stop bleeding
- Regulates qi to relieve pain.
IntroductionMáo Yè Sān Tiáo Jīn is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root, leaf, and bark of Lindera caudata (Nees) Hook.f., a plant belonging to the fami…
Russula densifolia（Secr.）Gill.
Nature & Flavor
- Slightly salty.
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- Dispels wind and disperses cold.
- relax sinews and unblock collaterals
- Warms the middle and stops diarrhea.
IntroductionMì Zhě Hóng Gū (Russula densifolia) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the fruiting body of the fungus Russula densifolia (Secr.) Gill., belongi…
Rhododendron delavayi Franch.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Slightly toxic.
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
IntroductionMǎ Yīng Huā (Rhododendri Delavayi Flos) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the flower of Rhododendron delavayi Franch. [R. arboreum Smith subsp.…
Entodon compressus (Hedw.) C. Muell.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- astringent
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- promote diuresis to reduce edema（利尿消肿）
IntroductionMì Yè Juàn Xiǎn is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb of Entodon compressus (Hedw.) C. Muell., a plant belonging to the genus Entodo…
Nidus Collocaliae
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Enrich Yin
- moisten dryness
- supplement the middle and benefit qi
- transform phlegm and relieve cough
IntroductionYàn Wō (Edible Bird's Nest) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the nest built by the swiftlet Collocalia esculenta Linnaeus, an animal belonging…
Didymocarpus fimbrisepalus (Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- fortify the Spleen and harmonize the Middle
- clear heat
- eliminate dampness
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
IntroductionMǎ Huáng Qī (Mahuangqi) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried rhizome of Didymocarpus fimbrisepalus (Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz., a plant be…
Rhizoma Panacis Japonici
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- disperse stasis
- stop bleeding
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
- eliminate phlegm
- Relieve cough
- Tonifies deficiency and strengthens the body.
IntroductionZhú Jié Shēn (Zhujieshen) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried rhizome of Panax japonicus C. A. Mey., a plant belonging to the family Ar…
Stauntonia hexaphylla (Thunb.) Decne.（牛藤果）
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
- eliminate parasites
- relieve pain
IntroductionNiú Téng Guǒ is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the fruit of Stauntonia hexaphylla Decne. or Stauntonia hexaphylla Decne. var. urophylla Hand.-M…

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