Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

760 herbs total

Pogostemonis Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- transform Dampness
- stop vomiting
- relieve Summerheat
IntroductionHuoxiang (Pogostemonis Herba) is a Chinese medicinal herb that resolves dampness and relieves summer heat. It is the dried aerial part of Pogostemon cablin (Bla…
Crataegi Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- promote digestion
- fortify the Stomach
- move Qi
- disperse stasis
- eliminate turbidity and lower blood lipids
IntroductionShanzha (Crataegi Fructus) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb that promotes digestion. It is the dried ripe fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida Bge. var. majo…
Fici Caricae Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- promote fluid production
- fortify the spleen
- stimulate appetite
- resolve toxin
- reduce swelling
IntroductionWuhuaguo (Ficus Carica Fruit) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried or fresh ripe fruit of Ficus carica L. (family Moraceae).
Steviae Rebaudianae Folium
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- promote fluid production
- quench thirst
- nourish Yin and subdue Yang
IntroductionTianyeju (Stevia Leaf) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried leaf of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Hemsl. (family Asteraceae).
Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- astringent
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Pericardium Meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify the Liver and Kidney
- supplement Essence and Blood
- blacken the beard and hair
- strengthen the sinews and bones
- eliminate turbidity and lower blood lipids
IntroductionZhi Heshouwu (Prepared Polygonum multiflorum Root) is a processed form of Chinese medicinal herb. It is derived from the tuberous root of Polygonum multiflorum…
Okra
Nature & Flavor
- bland in taste
- Cold in nature
Tags
- relieve sore throat
- relieve strangury
- promote lactation
- regulate menstruation
IntroductionQiukui (Okra) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is derived from the root, leaf, flower, or seed of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench [syn. Hibiscus esculentus L.…
fish maw
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- tonify the Liver and Kidney
- nourish Blood
- stop bleeding
- dispel stasis and reduce swelling
IntroductionYujiao (Fish Maw) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried swim bladder (air bladder) of marine fish such as Pseudosciaena crocea (large yellow croaker), Ps…
Euonymi Alati Ramulus / Ramulis Euonymi Alati
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- break blood and unblock the meridians
- resolve toxin
- reduce swelling
- eliminate parasites
IntroductionGuijianyu (Euonymi Ramulus Alatus) is a Chinese medicinal herb that breaks blood stasis and unblocks menstruation. It is derived from the winged branches or win…
wine-processed Polygonati Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonify Qi
- Enrich Yin
- Enrich the kidney
IntroductionJiu Huangjing (Wine‑Processed Polygonatum Rhizome) is a prepared form of Chinese medicinal herb. It is produced from the dried rhizomes of Polygonatum kingianum…
Cordyceps
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify the Kidney and benefit the Lung
- stop bleeding
- Resolve phlegm
IntroductionDongchong Xiacao (Cordyceps) is a tonic Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried composite of the fungus Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc. (family Clavicipitaceae…
Erodii Herba Geranii Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- dispelling wind-damp
- unblock the meridians and collaterals
- stop diarrhea and dysentery
IntroductionLaoguancao (Geranium Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb that dispels wind‑dampness. It is the dried aerial part of Erodium stephanianum Willd., Geranium wilfordi…
Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Enrich Yin
- moisten dryness
- promote fluid production
- quench thirst
IntroductionYuzhu (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb that nourishes yin. It is the dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce (…

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