Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

720 herbs total

Ren bovis seu Bubali
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Promotes diuresis to treat strangury and eliminates (urinary) stones.
- Promotes diuresis and treats stranguria.
IntroductionShèn Jīng Zǐ is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the urinary bladder stone of Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin (cattle), Bubalus bubalis Linnaeus (wa…
Murdannia nudiflora（L.）Brenan
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- cool the blood
- resolve toxin
- Clears lung heat.
IntroductionHóng Máo Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried whole plant of Murdannia nudiflora (L.) Brenan, a plant belonging to the genus Murdannia o…
Rumicis Acetosae Folium
Nature & Flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- drain heat
- Relieves constipation.
- promote diuresis
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
- resolve toxin
IntroductionSuān Mó Yè is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the stem and leaf of Rumex acetosa L., a plant belonging to the family Polygonaceae. This plant is a p…
Akebiae Caulis
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Promotes diuresis and treats stranguria.
- Clear the heart and relieve vexation
- Unblocks menstruation.
- promote lactation
IntroductionMù Tōng is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried vine stem of Akebia quinata (Thunb.) Decne., Akebia trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz., or Akebia trifo…
Laggera pterodonta (DC.) Benth.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Activate blood
- Relieve cough
- eliminate phlegm
IntroductionChòu Líng Dān is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root and whole plant of Laggera pterodonta (DC.) Benth. [also known as Blumea pterodonta DC…
Primula hypoleuca Hand.-Mazz.
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cool in nature
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Activate blood
- relieve pain
IntroductionBái Bèi Xiǎo Bào Chūn is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant of Primula hypoleuca Hand.-Mazz. [also known as P. forbesii Franch. subsp.…
Herba Salviae Substoloniferae
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- stop bleeding
- Clears the Lung and resolves phlegm.
- Tonifies the Kidney and regulates menstruation.
IntroductionBái Cǎo (White Grass) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the rhizome of Pennisetum centrasiaticum Tzvel., a plant belonging to the family Gramineae.…
Inula racemosa Hook.f.
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen
- Harmonizes the stomach.
- relieve pain
- calm the fetus
- Regulates Qi and relieves depression.
IntroductionZǒng Zhuàng Tǔ Mù Xiāng is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the root of Inula racemosa Hook.f., a plant belonging to the family Compositae (Asteracea…
Setaria palmifolia（J. Konig）Stapf
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
Tags
- Supplements Qi and lifts prolapse.
IntroductionZōng Yè Gǒu Wěi Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root or whole plant of Setaria palmifolia (Koen.) Stapf, a plant belonging to the f…
Gynura divaricata (L.) DC.
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Slightly pungent.
- Cold in nature
Tags
- clear heat
- stop bleeding
- Relaxes the sinews.
- Removes stasis.
IntroductionBái Bèi Sān Qī Jīng Yè is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the stem and leaf of Gynura divaricata (L.) DC., a plant belonging to the family Aster…
Aspidistrae Typicae Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
Tags
- Activate blood
- disperse stasis
- Promotes bone healing.
- relieve pain
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
IntroductionZòng Bā Yè is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the rhizome of Aspidistra typica Baill., a plant belonging to the family Liliaceae. This plant is a pe…
Smilax lunglingensis F. T. Wang et Tang
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- dispel wind and eliminate dampness
- clear heat
- promote diuresis
IntroductionBái Bì Xiè is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the rhizome of Smilax lunglingensis Wang et Tang [also known as Smilax siderophylla Hand.-Mazz.], a pl…

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