Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

530 herbs total

Rhododendri Daurici Folium
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Slightly toxic.
Tags
- Relieve cough
- eliminate phlegm
- Relieves wheezing.
IntroductionMan Shan Hong is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried leaf of Rhododendron dauricum L., a plant belonging to the genus Rhododendron of the…
Radix Aconiti Vaginati
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Slightly toxic.
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- activate blood and regulate menstruation
- disperse stasis
- relieve pain
- Relieve cough
- eliminate phlegm
IntroductionMo Qi is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried root of Aconitum scaposum Franch. or its variety Aconitum scaposum Franch. var. vaginatum (Pr…
Fel Corvus
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- brighten the eyes
- resolve toxin
IntroductionCi Wu Dan is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the gallbladder of the Jackdaw (Corvus monedula Linnaeus), a bird belonging to the family Corvidae.…
Barbodes denticulatus denticulatus（Oshima）
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Hot in nature
- Slightly toxic.
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the lower back and knees.
IntroductionBayu (Barbel) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the meat of Barbodes denticulatus denticulatus (Oshima) (also known as Spinibarbus denticulatus…
Desmodium heterocarpum（L.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- promote diuresis
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
IntroductionShan Hua Sheng is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole plant of Desmodium heterocarpum (L.) DC., a plant belonging to the genus Desmodium o…
Polistes mandarinus Sauss.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Slightly toxic.
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain.
- fortify the spleen
- stop vomiting
IntroductionDà Huáng Fēng Zǐ is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the larva of Polistes mandarinus Sauss. (also known as Polistes manelarinus Sauss.), an inse…
Petaurista petaurista（Pallas）
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Induces labor.
- relieve pain
IntroductionDongchuanhao is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole herb of Artemisia mairei Lévl. (also known as Artemisia mairei H. Lév.), a plant…
Artemisiae Mairei Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland
- Cold in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Removes damp‑heat.
- Disperses wind and relieves depression.
- Promotes diaphoresis and diuresis.
IntroductionDongchuanhao is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole herb of Artemisia mairei Lévl. (also known as Artemisia mairei H. Lév.), a plant…
Cortex Cleistocalycis Operculati
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Dries dampness and relieves itching.
- eliminate parasites
IntroductionShui Weng Pi is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried bark of Cleistocalyx operculatus (Roxb.) Merr. et Perry, a plant belonging to the genu…
Rhododendri Daurici Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Stops dysentery.
IntroductionManshanhong Root is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried root of Rhododendron dauricum L., a plant belonging to the genus Rhododendron of t…
Asystasia gangetica (L.) J. Anders.
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- dispel stasis and reduce swelling
- Promotes bone healing.
- stop bleeding
IntroductionDi Da Cao is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the stem and leaf of Asystasia gangetica (L.) J. Anders., a plant belonging to the family Acanthace…
Herba Dennstaedtiae
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Dispels wind.（祛风）
- Clears heat and releases the exterior.
IntroductionWan Jue is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb of Dennstaedtia scabra (Wall.) Moore, a plant belonging to the genus Dennstaedtia of t…

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