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Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

570 herbs total

Tripterygii Radix et Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- dispel wind and eliminate dampness
- Activate blood
- Unblocks collaterals.
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
- eliminate parasites
- resolve toxin
IntroductionLéi Gōng Téng (Thunder God Vine) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the dried root or root bark of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f., a plant of the Celastra…
Albiziae Cortex
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Relieves depression and calms the mind.
- Promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling.
IntroductionHé Huān Pí (Silktree Albizia Bark) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the bark of Albizia julibrissin Durazz., a plant of the Fabaceae family. Because it is ade…
Aucklandiae Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
Tags
- move Qi
- relieve pain
- fortify the spleen
- promote digestion
IntroductionMù Xiāng (Costus Root) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root of Aucklandia lappa Decne., a plant of the Asteraceae family. The root is excavated in…
Cinnabaris
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
Tags
- Clears the heart and calms convulsions.
- calm the mind
- brighten the eyes
- resolve toxin
IntroductionZhū Shā (Cinnabar) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is a commonly used heavy sedative and mind-calming medicinal material, and is a mineral drug from the ci…
Canis familiaris Linnaeus
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonifies the spleen and warms the stomach.
- Tonifies the spleen and warms the stomach.（温肾壮阳）
- Fills essence and supplements marrow.
IntroductionGǒu Ròu (Dog Meat) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the meat of Canis familiaris Linnaeus, an animal of the Canidae family. In traditional Chinese medici…
Polygalae Fallacis Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonifies deficiency and strengthens the spleen.
- Disperses stasis and unblocks collaterals.
- Tonifies qi and nourishes blood.
- activate blood and regulate menstruation
- promote diuresis and drain dampness
IntroductionHuáng Huā Dào Shuǐ Lián (Polygala Root) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root, stem, or leaf of Polygala fallax Hemsl., a plant of the Polygalaceae…
Nervilia fordii (Hance) Schltr.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cool in nature
Tags
- clear heat
- Moisten the lung
- disperse stasis and resolve toxin
- transform phlegm and relieve cough
IntroductionQīng Tiān Kuí is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried whole plant or whole plant with tuber of Nervilia fordii (Hance) Schltr., a plant of the Orchidaceae…
Herba Solani Lyrati
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- drain dampness
- resolve toxin and reduce swelling
- Dispels wind and resolves phlegm.
- Exerts anticancer effects.
IntroductionBái Yīng is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant of Solanum lyratum Thunb., a plant of the Solanaceae family.
Tetrapanacis Medulla
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland
- slightly cold in nature
Tags
- clear heat
- promote diuresis
- Unblocks qi and stimulates lactation.
IntroductionTongcao is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried stem pith of Tetrapanax papyrifer (Hook.) K.Koch, a plant of the Araliaceae family.
Pheretima
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- Clears heat and relieves convulsions.
- Unblocks collaterals.
- Relieves wheezing.
- promote diuresis
IntroductionDì Lóng (Earthworm) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the dried body of Pheretima aspergillum (E. Perrier), Pheretima vulgaris Chen, Pheretima guillelmi (…
RADIX MILLETTIAE SPECIOSAE
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Tonifies deficiency and moistens the lungs.
- Strengthens sinews and unblocks collaterals.
IntroductionNiú Dà Lì is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried tuberous root of Millettia speciosa Champ., a plant of the Fabaceae family. It is a well-known medicinal…
Rhinoceros unicornis L. Rhinoceros xondaicus Desmarest Rhinoceros sumatrensis (Fischer），Rhinoceros nicornis LR.simus Burchell
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- cool the blood
- resolve toxin
- Relieves convulsions.
IntroductionXī Niú Jiǎo (Rhinoceros Horn) is a Chinese medicinal substance. It is the horn of Rhinoceros unicornis (Indian rhinoceros), Rhinoceros sondaicus (Javan rhinocer…

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