Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

540 herbs total

Aristichthys nobilis（Richardson）
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Warms the middle and strengthens the Spleen.
- Fortifies the sinews and bones.
IntroductionYōng Yú is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole body of Aristichthys nobilis (Richardson), a fish belonging to the genus Aristichthys of th…
Stalactite
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Warms the Lung.
- Invigorates Yang.
- Promotes lactation.
IntroductionÉ Guǎn Shí is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It has two sources: one is the calcareous skeleton of Balanophyllia sp., a coral animal belonging to the…
Citrus junos Tanaka/Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
Nature & Flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Descends counterflow and harmonizes the Stomach.
- Regulates Qi and relieves chest tightness.
- Disperses goiter.
- Relieves intoxication.
- Counteracts fish and crab toxins.
IntroductionChéng Zi (Orange) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the ripe fruit of Citrus junos Tanaka or Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck, plants belonging to the g…
Porphyra
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- eliminate phlegm and soften hardness
- relieve sore throat
- Relieve cough
- clear heat and relieve vexation（清热除烦）
- Promotes diuresis and removes dampness.
IntroductionZǐ Cài is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the algal body (thallus) of Porphyra haitanensis T.J.Chang et B.F.Zheng, Porphyra yezoensis Ueda, Porphyra…
Pteridii Aquilini Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Clears heat and promotes diuresis.
- Direct qi downward and transform phlegm
- stop bleeding
IntroductionJué Cài is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the young leaf of Pteridium revolutum (Bl.) Nakai, a plant belonging to the genus Pteridium of the family…
Muscovitum
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- calm the spirit and relieve fright
- close sores
- stop bleeding
IntroductionYún Mǔ Shí is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the ore of Muscovite, a mineral belonging to the mica group of silicates. It appears as irregular…
Asparagi Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Enrich Yin
- moisten dryness
- Clears the Lung and promotes fluid production.
- Nourishes the Kidneys and reduces fire.
IntroductionTiān Dōng is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root tuber of Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr., a plant belonging to the family Liliac…
Membrana Follicularis Ovi
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- nourish Yin and clear the Lung
- close sores
- Removes corneal opacities.
- Promotes bone healing.
IntroductionFèng Huáng Yī is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the membrane found inside the eggshell of the domestic fowl Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson (f…
Pinelliae Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- dry Dampness and transform Phlegm
- direct rebellious qi downward to stop vomiting
- Disperses glomus and dissipates nodules.
IntroductionBàn Xià is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried tuber of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit., a plant belonging to the genus Pinellia of the famil…
Akebiae Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Activate blood
- relieve pain
- dissipate nodules
- promote diuresis
- Soothes the Liver and regulates Qi.
IntroductionYù Zhī Zǐ is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried nearly mature fruit of Akebia quinata (Thunb.) Decne., Akebia trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz., or…
Aspongopus
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Regulates qi to relieve pain.
- Warms the middle and assists Yang.
IntroductionJiǔ Xiāng Chóng is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried body of Aspongopus chinensis Dallas, an insect belonging to the genus Aspongopus of…
Violae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- cool the blood
- reduce swelling
IntroductionZǐ Huā Dì Dīng is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried whole plant of Viola yedoensis Makino, a plant belonging to the family Violaceae. This p…

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