Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

181 herbs total

Herba Rabdosiae Serrae / Herba Rabdosiae Lophanthoidis
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- dispel stasis and reduce swelling
- eliminate Dampness to treat jaundice
IntroductionXihuangcao (Rabdosiae Herba) is a Chinese medicinal herb that clears heat and removes dampness. It is the dried whole plant of Rabdosia serra (Maxim.) Hara and…
Coptidis Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and dry Dampness
- drain Fire and resolve Toxin
IntroductionHuangliàn Pian (Coptidis Rhizoma Slices) is a prepared form of Chinese medicinal herb. It is produced from the dried rhizomes of Coptis chinensis Franch., Copti…
Ginger-Processed Pinellia Tuber
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- direct rebellious qi downward to stop vomiting
- warm the middle to transform phlegm
IntroductionJiang Banxia (Ginger‑Processed Pinellia Rhizome) is a prepared form of Chinese medicinal herb. It is produced from the dried tuber of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.)…
Flemingiae Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- slightly astringent
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- dispel wind and eliminate dampness
- strengthen the sinews and bones
- activate blood and resolve toxin
IntroductionQianjinba (Flemingiae Root) is a Chinese medicinal herb that dispels wind‑dampness and strengthens sinews and bones. It is the dried root of Flemingia prostrata…
Herba Duchesneae Indicae
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
- dispel stasis and reduce swelling
IntroductionShemei (Duchesneae Herba) is a Chinese medicinal herb that clears heat and resolves toxicity. It is the dried whole plant of Duchesnea indica (Andr.) Focke (fam…
Calyx Hibisci Sabdariffae
Nature & Flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- constrain the lung to stop cough
- lower blood pressure / antihypertensive
- alleviate alcohol intoxication
IntroductionMeiguijia (Roselle Calyx) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is derived from the calyx (the cup‑like structure at the base of the flower) of Hibiscus sabdariffa L.…
Polygoni Multiflori Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- astringent
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- resolve toxin
- Disperse abscesses
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
- stop malaria
IntroductionHeshouwu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix) is a Chinese medicinal herb that enriches blood. It is the tuberous root of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (family Polygonace…
Cymbopogonis Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- dispel wind and unblock the meridians and collaterals
- warm the middle to relieve pain
- stop diarrhea
IntroductionXiangmaocao (Cymbopogonis Herba) is a Chinese medicinal herb that dispels wind and unblocks channels. It is the dried whole plant of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) S…
Prunellae Spica
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
Tags
- clear the Liver and drain Fire
- brighten the eyes
- dissipate nodules
- reduce swelling
IntroductionXiakucao (Prunellae Spica) is a Chinese medicinal herb that clears heat. It is the dried fruiting spike of Prunella vulgaris L. (family Lamiaceae).
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).