Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

570 herbs total

Salix babylonica L.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the heart meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- resolve toxin
- promote diuresis
- relieve pain
- promote eruption
- Calms the liver.
IntroductionLiǔ Yè (Willow Leaf) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the leaf of Salix babylonica L., a plant of the Salicaceae family.
Wikstroemiae Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Resolves phlegm and disperses nodules.
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
- Disperses stasis and promotes diuresis (to expel accumulated fluids).
IntroductionLiǎo Gē Wáng is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the dried root, root bark, or stems and leaves of Wikstroemia indica (L.) C. A. Mey., a plant of the Thymel…
Sennae Folium
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Purges heat and relieves stagnation.
- Relieves constipation.
- Promotes diuresis.
IntroductionFān Xiè Yè (Senna Leaf) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried leaflet of Cassia angustifolia Vahl or Cassia acutifolia Delile, plants of the Fabaceae fam…
Cynanchum chinense R. Br.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- resolve food stagnation
- fortify the Stomach
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
IntroductionÉ Róng Téng (Cynanchum chinense) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It refers to the white latex from the stems and the roots of Cynanchum chinense R. Br., a plant of…
Rhizoma Atractylodis Preparata
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen
- Harmonizes the stomach.
- brighten the eyes
IntroductionFū Chǎo Cāng Zhú (Bran-stir-fried Atractylodes Rhizome) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a prepared decoction piece made by slicing the dried rhizome of…
Dioscorea Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach
- promote fluid production
- fortify the Spleen and benefit the Lung
- Tonifies the kidneys and astringes essence.
IntroductionShān Yào (Common Yam Rhizome) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a commonly used qi-tonifying medicinal material, and is the rhizome of Dioscorea opposita Thunb…
Polygalae Japonicae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Neutral in nature
Tags
- eliminate phlegm
- transform phlegm and relieve cough
- disperse stasis
- stop bleeding
- calm the heart
- calm the mind
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
IntroductionGuā Zǐ Jīn (Japonica Milkwort Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the root and whole plant of Polygala japonica Houtt., a plant of the Polygalaceae family.…
Castaneae Mollissimae Semen
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
Tags
- Supplements qi and strengthens the spleen.
- Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens sinews and bones.
- Promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling.
- stop bleeding
IntroductionLì Zǐ (Chinese Chestnut) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the kernel of Castanea mollissima Bl., a plant of the Fagaceae family. Chinese Chestnut is both…
Toosendan Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Soothes the liver and drains heat.
- Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain.
- eliminate parasites
IntroductionChuān Liàn Zǐ (Szechwan Chinaberry Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried ripe fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc., a plant of the Meliaceae fa…
Pyritum
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Neutral in nature
Tags
- disperse stasis
- relieve pain
- Mends fractures and connects tendons.
IntroductionZì Rán Tóng (Pyrite) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a sulfide mineral belonging to the pyrite group, primarily composed of ferrous disulfide (FeS₂). It…
Lilii Bulbus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Enrich Yin
- Moisten the lung
- Clear the heart and calm the mind
IntroductionBǎi Hé (Lily Bulb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fleshy scale leaf of Lilium lancifolium Thunb., Lilium brownii F. E. Brown var. viridulum Baker, or Li…
Paeoniae Radix Alba Praeparata
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Astringes yin to stop sweating.
- Softens the liver to relieve pain.
- Nourishes blood and harmonizes the nutritive qi.
IntroductionChǎo Bái Sháo (Stir-fried White Peony Root) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the prepared slice (decoction piece) obtained by stir-frying the Chinese med…

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