Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

530 herbs total

Dianthi Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
Tags
- Promotes diuresis and treats stranguria.
- break blood and unblock the meridians
IntroductionQú Mài (Dianthus Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a commonly used medicinal material for promoting diuresis and treating strangury. It is the dried abov…
Cnidii Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonifies the spleen and warms the stomach.（温肾壮阳）
- eliminate parasites
- relieve itching
- Dries dampness and dispels wind.
IntroductionShé Chuáng Zǐ (Cnidii Fructus) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried ripe fruit of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss., a plant of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) fa…
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
Nature & Flavor
- bland
- bland in taste
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Sour in flavor
Tags
- Promotes fluid production and relieves restlessness.
- Alleviates alcohol intoxication and awakens the spleen.
- Promotes lactation.
- Has astringent and anti-pruritic effects.
- Detoxifies and promotes wound healing.
- supplement Qi
- Promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling.
- reduce swelling and dissipate nodules
IntroductionMù Bō Luó (Jackfruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a plant of the Moraceae family, and its fruit, seeds, latex, and leaves are all used medicinally. The l…
Monascus purpureus Went.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Promotes blood circulation and lowers blood lipids.
- Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion.
IntroductionZàng Hóng Qū (Tibetan Red Yeast Rice) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is produced by inoculating the fungus Monascus purpureus Went. (family Aspergillaceae…
Arctii Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- disperse wind-heat
- diffuse the lung to promote eruption
- resolve toxin and relieve sore throat
IntroductionNiú Bàng Zǐ (Great Burdock Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried ripe fruit of Arctium lappa L., a plant of the Asteraceae family. The fruit is lo…
Fructificatio Termitomycetis Albuminosi
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen
- supplement Qi
- Harmonizes the stomach.
- promote digestion
- Treats hemorrhoids.
- stop bleeding
IntroductionJī Zōng is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fruiting body of the fungus Termitomyces albuminosus (Berk.) Heim [ Collybia albuminosa (Berk.) Petch ], a member…
Cynomorii Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- tonify Kidney Yang
- supplement Essence and Blood
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
IntroductionSuǒ Yáng (Cynomorium Herb) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a yang-tonifying medicinal material and is the fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., a…
Corydalis Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Activate blood
- move Qi
- relieve pain
IntroductionCù Yán Hú Suǒ (Vinegar-processed Corydalis Rhizome) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a processed product of the Chinese medicinal material Yan Hu Suo (Co…
Cicadae Periostracum
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- disperse wind-heat
- relieve sore throat
- promote eruption
- calm endogenous wind and relieve spasm
- Brightens the eyes and removes corneal opacities.
IntroductionChán Tuì (Cicada Slough) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the exuviae (cast-off skin) shed by the nymph of the cicada Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius (…
Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the bladder meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- dispel wind and relieve pain
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
IntroductionFáng Jǐ (Stephania Root) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the dried root of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore, a plant of the Menispermaceae family. It is com…
Concha Ostreae
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Neutralizes acid and relieves pain.
- Astringe and secure
IntroductionDuàn Mǔ Lì (Calcined Oyster Shell) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a processed product of oyster shells.
Euphorbiae Helioscopiae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Cold in nature
Tags
- Expels water to reduce swelling.
- Resolves phlegm and disperses nodules.
- Kills parasites and treats tinea (ringworm).
IntroductionZé Qī (泽漆) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried whole plant of Euphorbia helioscopia L., a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family. The whole plant contains a…

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