Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

540 herbs total

Nelumbinis Folium
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- clear summerheat
- transform Dampness
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
- Raises and distributes the clear Yang.
IntroductionLotus leaf is a medicinal herb that consolidates essence, reduces urination, and checks leukorrhea. It is the dried leaf of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., a plant be…
Spirulinae Platensis Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the heart meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen
- supplement Qi
- Dispels dampness and resolves phlegm.
IntroductionLuó Xuán Zǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the algal body of Spirulina platensis (Notdst.) Geitl. and other related species of the genus Sp…
Penis et Testis Cervi
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Tonifies Kidney essence.
- Invigorates Kidney Yang.
- Supplements essence.
- Strengthen the lower back and knees
IntroductionLù Biān is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried external genitalia (penis and testes) of male Cervus nippon Temminck (Sika deer) or Cervus…
Rabdosiae Rubescentis Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Activate blood
- relieve pain
IntroductionDōng Líng Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried aerial part of Rabdosia rubescens (Hemsl.) Hara, a plant belonging to the family Lamiacea…
Andrographis Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- cool the blood
- reduce swelling
IntroductionChuān Xīn Lián is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried aerial part of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees, a plant belonging to the genus An…
Rosmarini Officinalis Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen
- calm the mind
- relieve pain
- Induces sweating.
IntroductionMí Dié Xiāng (Rosemary) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant of Rosmarinus officinalis L., a plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae.…
Massa Medicata Fermentata
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen
- promote digestion
- Harmonizes the middle jiao and regulates the stomach.
IntroductionLiù Shén Qū is a traditional Chinese medicinal preparation. It is made from Polygonum hydropiper (辣蓼), Artemisia annua (青蒿), Prunus armeniaca (苦杏仁), and other i…
Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain.
- warm the middle to stop vomiting
- Promotes qi reception to relieve wheezing.
IntroductionChén Xiāng is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the resinous wood of Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. and Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg, plants belongi…
Hordei Fructus Germinatus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- move qi to promote digestion
- fortify the Spleen and stimulate appetite
- reduce lactation to relieve breast distension
IntroductionMài Yá is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the processed product obtained from the mature fruits of Hordeum vulgare L., a plant belonging to the genu…
Euphorbiae Hirtae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- drain dampness
- relieve itching
- Promotes lactation.
IntroductionFēi Yáng Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried whole plant of Euphorbia hirta L., a plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. This pla…
Siegesbeckiae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- dispelling wind-damp
- Benefits the joints.
IntroductionXī Xiān Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried aerial part of Siegesbeckia orientalis L., Siegesbeckia pubescens Makino, or Siegesbeckia g…
PYRUS FRUCTUS
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Slightly sour.
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- moisten dryness
- promote fluid production
- clear heat
- Resolve phlegm
IntroductionLí (Pear) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fruit of Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd., Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm.f.) Nakai, and Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.,…

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