Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

570 herbs total

Cordyceps militaris
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonifies the lungs and kidneys.
- stop bleeding
- Resolve phlegm
- Tonifies both yin and yang.
IntroductionYǒng Chóng Cǎo (Cordyceps militaris) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the dried composite body of the stroma of the fungus Cordyceps militaris (L. ex Fr.…
Equisetum ramosissimum Desf.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- drain dampness
- Brightens the eyes and removes corneal opacities.
IntroductionJié Jié Cǎo (Ramose Scouring Rush) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant of Equisetum ramosissimum Desf., a plant of the Equisetaceae family. It is…
Dipsaci Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify and nourish the Liver and Kidney
- Promotes blood circulation and unblocks the blood vessels.
- Mends tendons and strengthens bones.
IntroductionXù Duàn is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root of Dipsacus asper Wall. ex Henry, a plant of the family Dipsacaceae. It is named for its ability to “m…
Selaginellae Doederleinii Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- astringent
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- dispel wind and eliminate dampness
- reduce swelling and dissipate nodules
IntroductionShí Shàng Bǎi (Selaginella Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant of Selaginella doederleinii Hieron., a plant of the Selaginellaceae family.…
Dianthi Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
Tags
- Promotes diuresis and treats stranguria.
- break blood and unblock the meridians
IntroductionQú Mài (Dianthus Herb) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a commonly used medicinal material for promoting diuresis and treating strangury. It is the dried abov…
Cnidii Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonifies the spleen and warms the stomach.（温肾壮阳）
- eliminate parasites
- relieve itching
- Dries dampness and dispels wind.
IntroductionShé Chuáng Zǐ (Cnidii Fructus) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried ripe fruit of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss., a plant of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) fa…
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
Nature & Flavor
- bland
- bland in taste
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Sour in flavor
Tags
- Promotes fluid production and relieves restlessness.
- Alleviates alcohol intoxication and awakens the spleen.
- Promotes lactation.
- Has astringent and anti-pruritic effects.
- Detoxifies and promotes wound healing.
- supplement Qi
- Promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling.
- reduce swelling and dissipate nodules
IntroductionMù Bō Luó (Jackfruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a plant of the Moraceae family, and its fruit, seeds, latex, and leaves are all used medicinally. The l…
Monascus purpureus Went.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Promotes blood circulation and lowers blood lipids.
- Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion.
IntroductionZàng Hóng Qū (Tibetan Red Yeast Rice) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is produced by inoculating the fungus Monascus purpureus Went. (family Aspergillaceae…
Arctii Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- disperse wind-heat
- diffuse the lung to promote eruption
- resolve toxin and relieve sore throat
IntroductionNiú Bàng Zǐ (Great Burdock Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried ripe fruit of Arctium lappa L., a plant of the Asteraceae family. The fruit is lo…
Fructificatio Termitomycetis Albuminosi
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen
- supplement Qi
- Harmonizes the stomach.
- promote digestion
- Treats hemorrhoids.
- stop bleeding
IntroductionJī Zōng is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fruiting body of the fungus Termitomyces albuminosus (Berk.) Heim [ Collybia albuminosa (Berk.) Petch ], a member…
Cynomorii Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- tonify Kidney Yang
- supplement Essence and Blood
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
IntroductionSuǒ Yáng (Cynomorium Herb) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a yang-tonifying medicinal material and is the fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., a…
Corydalis Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Activate blood
- move Qi
- relieve pain
IntroductionCù Yán Hú Suǒ (Vinegar-processed Corydalis Rhizome) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a processed product of the Chinese medicinal material Yan Hu Suo (Co…

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