Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

570 herbs total

Peperomia blanda (Jacq.) Kunth（亦作 Peperomia dindygulensis Miq.）
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Resolves stasis.
- dissipate nodules
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
IntroductionShí Chán Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant of Peperomia dindygulensis Miq., a plant belonging to the family Piperaceae. This he…
Dendrobii Officinalis Caulis
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Benefit the Stomach and generate fluids
- nourish Yin
- clear heat
IntroductionTiě Pí Shí Hú is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried stem of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo, a plant belonging to the family Orchidaceae…
Chaenomelis Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- relax sinews and unblock collaterals
- Harmonizes the stomach.
- transform Dampness
IntroductionMù Guā is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is a wind-dampness dispelling medicinal material, derived from the nearly mature fruit of Chaenomeles specios…
Lilii Semen
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- clear heat and cool the blood
- stop bleeding
IntroductionBǎi Hé Zǐ (Lily Seed) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the seed of Lilium brownii F. E. Brown var. viridulum Baker and other related species of the Liliaceae…
Perillae Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Direct qi downward and transform phlegm
- relieve cough and wheezing
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
IntroductionZi Su Zi (Perilla Fruit) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is a commonly used medicinal material for relieving cough and wheezing. It is the dried mat…
Vitex negundo L.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Slightly pungent.
- Neutral in nature
- Cool in nature
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- Relieve cough
- Resolve phlegm
- stop malaria
- Clears heat and releases the exterior.
- relieve cough and wheezing
- Regulates qi to relieve pain.
IntroductionHuáng Jīng (Vitex negundo) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a plant of the genus Vitex in the family Lamiaceae (formerly Verbenaceae), and its root, stem, lea…
Citri Grandis Exocarpium
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- regulate qi and relieve stuffiness in the middle (chest and diaphragm)
- dry Dampness and transform Phlegm
- promote digestion
IntroductionHuà Jú Hóng (Pummelo Peel) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a commonly used medicinal material for regulating qi, derived from the immature or nearly mat…
Habenaria ciliolaris Kraenzl.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Strengthens the lower back and tonifies the kidneys.
- Clears heat and promotes diuresis.
- resolve toxin
IntroductionShèn Jīng Cǎo (Kidney Essence Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the tuber of Habenaria ciliolaris Kraenzl., a plant of the Orchidaceae family. It is also…
Siraitiae Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Clears heat and moistens the lungs.
- Relieves sore throat and restores the voice.
- Moistens the intestines and relieves constipation.
IntroductionLuó Hàn Guǒ (Monk Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a commonly used medicinal material for relieving cough and asthma, and is the dried fruit of Siraiti…
Inulae Flos
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- 降气
- Resolves phlegm.
- Promotes water circulation.
- stop vomiting
IntroductionXuán Fù Huā (Inula Flower) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried capitulum (head inflorescence) of Inula japonica Thunb. or Inula britannica L., plants o…
Arisaema Cum Bile
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- Resolve phlegm
- Calms wind and relieves convulsions.
IntroductionDǎn Nán Xīng (Arisaema cum Bile) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is processed from the fine powder of prepared Arisaema Rhizome with ox, sheep, or pig bile…
Rosa roxburghii Tratt.
Nature & Flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- slightly astringent
- Cool in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- fortify the Stomach
- promote digestion
- stop diarrhea
IntroductionCì Lí (Rosa roxburghii fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried fruit of Rosa roxburghii Tratt. and Rosa roxburghii Tratt. f. normalis Rehd. et Wils.…

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