Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

760 herbs total

Semen Castanopsis Chinensis
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonifies the Kidneys.
- fortify the Stomach
IntroductionCastanopsis Seed is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the seed of Castanopsis chinensis Hance, a plant in the family Fagaceae. It prefers warm a…
Cortex Laticis Potaninii
Nature & Flavor
- Warm in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Stops dysentery.
- move Qi
IntroductionHongshan (Larch Inner Trunk Bark) is a Chinese medicinal material. It is the inner trunk bark of Larix potaninii Batalin (family Pinaceae). The plant grows in m…
Rhizoma et Herba Typhonii Divaricati
Nature & Flavor
- Warm in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
- disperse stasis
- stop bleeding
IntroductionLi Tou Jian (Common Typhonium) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the tuber and whole plant of Typhonium divaricatum (L.) Decne., a plant in t…
Radix Chrysanthemi Morifolii
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- Promotes urination.
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
IntroductionJuhuagen (Chrysanthemum Root) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the root of Dendranthema morifolium (Ramat.) Tzvel., a plant in the family As…
Herba Murdanniae Loriformis
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- bland
- Sweet and slightly bitter
Tags
- clear heat
- Relieve cough
- resolve toxin
- promote diuresis
IntroductionNiu E Cao (Beijing Grass) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant of Murdannia loriformis (Hassk.) Rolla Rao et Kammathy [syn. Anei…
Folium seu Radix Laporteae Interruptae
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- promote diuresis
IntroductionHong Xiao Ma (Red Small Nettle) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf or root of Laportea interrupta (L.) Chew, a plant in the family Ur…
Folium Eucalypti Citriodorae
Nature & Flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- resolve toxin
- relieve itching
- Dispels Wind and eliminates Dampness.
- Fortifies the Stomach and relieves pain.
IntroductionLemon Eucalyptus Leaf is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf of Eucalyptus citriodora Hook. f. [syn. E. maculata Hook. var. citriodora (H…
Folium Mayteni Confertiflori
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- Removes stasis.
- relieve pain
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
IntroductionCrown-Flowered Mayten is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf of Maytenus confertiflorus J. Y. Luo et X. X. Chen, a plant in the genus May…
Cortex seu Radix Bruguierae Gymnorrhizae
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- slightly astringent
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- stop diarrhea
- stop bleeding
IntroductionMangrove Bark is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the bark or root bark of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (L.) Lam., a plant in the family Rhizophoracea…
Herba Euonymi Chinensis
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- dispel wind and eliminate dampness
- Strengthens bones and tendons.
IntroductionHua Wei Mao (Chinese Euonymus) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant of Euonymus chinensis Lindl., a plant in the family Celastra…
Herba Bulbostylidis Barbatae
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
IntroductionNiumaocao (Bulbostylis) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant of Bulbostylis barbata (Rottb.) Kunth [syn. Scirpus barbata Rottb.]…
Herba Commelinae Bengalensis
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
IntroductionMa Er Cao (Bengal Dayflower) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant of Commelina bengalensis L., a plant in the family Commelinace…

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