Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

181 herbs total

Saxifraga stolonifera Curt. ［Saxifraga sarmentosa L. f.］
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Dispels wind.
- clear heat
- cool the blood
- resolve toxin
IntroductionHǔ'ěr Cǎo (Saxifraga Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant of Saxifraga stolonifera Curt., a plant of the Saxifragaceae family. It is a peren…
Ecliptae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify the liver and kidney
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
IntroductionMò Hàn Lián (Eclipta Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried above-ground part of Eclipta prostrata L., a plant of the Asteraceae family. It is harve…
Hirudo
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- break blood and unblock the meridians
- Dispels stasis and resolves masses.
IntroductionShuǐ Zhì (Leech) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried whole body of Whitmania pigra Whitman, Hirudo nipponica Whitman, or Whitmania acranulata Whitman,…
Atractylodis Rhizama
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- dry Dampness and fortify the Spleen
- brighten the eyes
- Dispels wind and disperses cold.
IntroductionCang Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz.,…
Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- release the exterior and dispel cold
- warm the middle to stop vomiting
- transform phlegm and relieve cough
- Counteracts fish and crab toxins.
IntroductionSheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale Rosc., a plant of the Zingiberaceae family. The rhizome i…
Epimedii Folium
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify Kidney Yang
- Strengthens bones and tendons.
- dispelling wind-damp
IntroductionYin Yang Huo (Epimedium Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried leaf of Epimedium brevicornu Maxim., Epimedium sagittatum (Sieb.et Zucc.) Maxim., Epi…
Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. / HERBA EMILIAE SONCHIFOLIAE
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- dispel stasis and reduce swelling
- Relieves inflammation and promotes diuresis.
IntroductionYidianhong (Emilia Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried whole plant of Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC., a plant of the Asteraceae family. Because the…
Isatidis Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- cool the blood
- relieve sore throat
IntroductionBan Lan Gen is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root of Isatis indigotica Fort., a plant of the Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) family. The root is excavated…
Puerariae Lobatae Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Releases the exterior and reduces fever.
- promote fluid production and quench thirst
- promote eruption
- Raises yang and stops diarrhea.
- Unblocks the meridians and collaterals.
- It has the action of counteracting alcohol intoxication.
IntroductionGegen (Pueraria Root) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi, a plant of the Fabaceae family. The root is excavated…
Eupatorii Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Aromatically resolving dampness.
- Awakens the spleen and stimulates appetite.
- Releases the exterior and relieves summer-heat.
IntroductionPèi Lán is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried above-ground part of Eupatorium fortunei Turcz., a plant of the Asteraceae family. Pèi Lán has a fragrant a…
Herminium monorchis (L.) R. Br. [Ophrys monorchis L.; H. tangu ticum Rolfe]
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Strengthens the heart and tonifies the kidney.
- Tonifies the spleen and strengthens the stomach.
- Regulates menstruation and invigorates blood circulation.
- promote fluid production and quench thirst
IntroductionRén Shēn Guǒ (Ginseng Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant with roots of Herminium monorchis (L.) R. Br., a plant of the Orchidaceae family…
Flos Jasmini Sambac (Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.)
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly sweet
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- Regulates qi to relieve pain.
- Dispels foulness and relieves stagnation.
- Harmonizes the middle jiao to direct qi downward.
IntroductionRegulates qi to relieve pain, dispels foulness and relieves stagnation, and harmonizes the middle jiao to direct qi downward.