Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

139 herbs total

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 (…
Cholla Stem / Prickly Pear Cactus
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- move Qi
- Activate blood
- cool the blood
- stop bleeding
- resolve toxin
- reduce swelling
IntroductionXianrenzhang (Cactus Root and Stem) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It consists of the dried roots and stems of Opuntia dillenii (Ker‑Gawl.) Haw. and Opuntia monac…
Imperatae Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- cool the blood
- stop bleeding
- clear heat
- promote diuresis
- clear Heat from the Lung and Stomach
IntroductionBaimaogen (Imperatae Rhizoma) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried rhizome of Imperata cylindrica Beauv. var. major (Nees) C.E. Hubb. (fam…
Taraxaci Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- resolve toxin
- reduce swelling and dissipate nodules
- promote diuresis
- relieve strangury
IntroductionPugongying (Taraxaci Herba) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb that clears heat and resolves toxicity. It is the dried whole plant of Taraxacum mongolicu…
Anrederae Bulbilus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Warm in nature
Tags
- tonify the Kidney and strengthen the lower back
- dispel stasis and reduce swelling
IntroductionTengsanqi is a Chinese medicinal herb. It consists of the dried, tuberous bulbils that grow on the vine of Anredera cordifolia (Tenore) van Steen. (family Basel…
Houttuyniae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- resolve toxin
- promote diuresis
- relieve strangury
- eliminate carbuncles and expel pus
IntroductionYuxingcao (Houttuyniae Herba) is a Chinese medicinal herb that clears heat and resolves toxicity. It is the fresh whole plant or dried aerial part of Houttuynia…
Cistanches Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
- tonify Kidney Yang
- supplement Essence and Blood
IntroductionRoucongrong (Cistanches Herba) is a Chinese medicinal herb that tonifies kidney yang. It is the dried fleshy stem covered with scale‑like leaves of Cistanche de…
Taxilli Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- dispelling wind-damp
- tonify the Liver and Kidney
- strengthen the sinews and bones
- calm the fetus
IntroductionSangjisheng (Taxilli Herba) is a Chinese medicinal herb that dispels wind‑dampness. It is the dried stem with leaves of Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser (family…
Tremella
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- nourish Yin
- Moisten the lung
- Nourish the stomach
- promote fluid production
IntroductionYiner (Tremella Fuciformis) is a Chinese medicinal herb that nourishes and replenishes. It is the dried fruiting body of the fungus Tremella fuciformis Berk. (f…
Armeniacae Semen Amarum
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Direct qi downward and transform phlegm
- relieve cough and wheezing
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
IntroductionXingren (Bitter Apricot Seed) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb for stopping cough and relieving asthma. It consists of the dried mature seeds of Prunus…