Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

540 herbs total

Polygalae Japonicae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Neutral in nature
Tags
- eliminate phlegm
- transform phlegm and relieve cough
- disperse stasis
- stop bleeding
- calm the heart
- calm the mind
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
IntroductionGuā Zǐ Jīn (Japonica Milkwort Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the root and whole plant of Polygala japonica Houtt., a plant of the Polygalaceae family.…
Castaneae Mollissimae Semen
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
Tags
- Supplements qi and strengthens the spleen.
- Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens sinews and bones.
- Promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling.
- stop bleeding
IntroductionLì Zǐ (Chinese Chestnut) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the kernel of Castanea mollissima Bl., a plant of the Fagaceae family. Chinese Chestnut is both…
Toosendan Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Soothes the liver and drains heat.
- Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain.
- eliminate parasites
IntroductionChuān Liàn Zǐ (Szechwan Chinaberry Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried ripe fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc., a plant of the Meliaceae fa…
Pyritum
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Neutral in nature
Tags
- disperse stasis
- relieve pain
- Mends fractures and connects tendons.
IntroductionZì Rán Tóng (Pyrite) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a sulfide mineral belonging to the pyrite group, primarily composed of ferrous disulfide (FeS₂). It…
Lilii Bulbus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Enrich Yin
- Moisten the lung
- Clear the heart and calm the mind
IntroductionBǎi Hé (Lily Bulb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fleshy scale leaf of Lilium lancifolium Thunb., Lilium brownii F. E. Brown var. viridulum Baker, or Li…
Paeoniae Radix Alba Praeparata
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Astringes yin to stop sweating.
- Softens the liver to relieve pain.
- Nourishes blood and harmonizes the nutritive qi.
IntroductionChǎo Bái Sháo (Stir-fried White Peony Root) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the prepared slice (decoction piece) obtained by stir-frying the Chinese med…
Resina Draconis
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Activate blood
- disperse stasis
- draw together sores and promote tissue regeneration
- Relieves pain and stops bleeding.
IntroductionLóng Xuè Jié (Dragon‘s Blood) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a resin extracted from the resinous wood of Dracaena cochinchinensis (Lour.) S. C. Chen, a…
Rubi Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Enrich the kidney
- Secures essence and reduces urination.
- Brighten the eyes and nourish the liver
IntroductionFù Pén Zǐ (Palmleaf Raspberry Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the unripe fruit of Rubus chingii Hu, a plant of the Rosaceae family.
Polyporus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- promote diuresis and drain dampness
IntroductionZhū Líng (Polyporus) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries, a member of the Polyporaceae…
Diclipterae Chinensis Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- cool the blood
- drain dampness
- resolve toxin
IntroductionGǒu Gān Cài (Dog Liver Herb) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the whole plant of Dicliptera chinensis (L.) Nees, a plant of the Acanthaceae family.
Litseae Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- dry Dampness and fortify the Spleen
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
- Warms the middle jiao and promotes qi circulation.
IntroductionMù Jiāng Zǐ (Litsea Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fruit of Litsea euosma W.W. Smith, Litsea mollis Hemsl. [L. mollifolia Chun], and Litsea punge…
Bubo bubo (Linnaeus)/Otus scops Linnaeus/Glaucidium cuculoides whiteleyi (Blyth)
Nature & Flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- resolve toxin
- Relieves convulsions.
- stop malaria
- Nourishes yin and tonifies deficiency.
- Dispels wind.（祛风）
IntroductionMāo Tóu Yīng (Owl) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the meat and bones of Bubo bubo (Linnaeus), an animal of the Strigidae family. As a Chinese medicinal…

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