Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

570 herbs total

Root of Chinese Edelweiss
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Reduces inflammation and relieves pain.
IntroductionÉ Yào (Moth Herb) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root of Leontopodium artemisiifolium (Levl.) Beauv. (also known as Leontopodium sinense…
Corydalis esquirolii H. Lév.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Slightly toxic.
Tags
- clear damp-heat
- relieve pain
- dispelling wind-damp
IntroductionGāoshān Yángbùchī (Gaoshan Yangbuchi) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the rhizome and root of Corydalis esquirolii H. Lév. (also known as Cor…
Canna indica L.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- astringent
- Cool in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the small intestine meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- Clears heat and promotes diuresis.
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
- Calms the mind and lowers blood pressure.
IntroductionMěi Rén Jiāo (India Canna) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the rhizome and flower of Canna indica L., a plant belonging to the family Cannace…
Cymbidium faberi Rolfe
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- moisten the lung and stop cough
- eliminate parasites
- Clears heat and promotes diuresis to eliminate dampness.
IntroductionHuaqilan is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root bark of Cymbidium faberi Rolfe, a plant belonging to the family Orchidaceae. It is recorded…
Rhizoma Menyanthis Trifoliatae
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- moisten the lung and stop cough
- promote diuresis to reduce edema（利尿消肿）
- lower blood pressure / antihypertensive
IntroductionShuì Cài Gēn (Bogbean Root) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root and rhizome of Menyanthes trifoliata L., a plant belonging to the genus…
PlatycaryastrobilaceaSieb.etZucc
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- activate blood and move Qi
- relieve pain
- eliminate parasites
- relieve itching
IntroductionHuàxiāngshùguǒ (Fruit of Platycarya strobilacea) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried infructescence (fruit) of Platycarya strobilacea S…
Herba Melasmae
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Cool in nature
- Slightly toxic.
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- Clears heat and promotes diuresis.
- Activate blood
- disperse stasis
IntroductionHuàxuèdǎn is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole herb of Melasma arvense (Benth.) Hand.-Mazz., a plant belonging to the family Scrop…
Inula cappa（Buch.-Ham.）DC.
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Dispels wind and disperses cold.
- move Qi
- Promotes diuresis.
- transform phlegm and relieve cough
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
IntroductionYáng ěr Jú (Sheepear Jurinea) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root and whole herb of Inula cappa (Buch.-Ham.) DC. (also known as Duhaldea…
Herba Solani
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Dispels wind and dampness.
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
IntroductionKǔ Qié (Bitter Nightshade) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb of Solanum dulcamara L., a plant belonging to the family Solanaceae…
Achatum
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- brighten the eyes
- Removes corneal opacities.
IntroductionMǎ Nǎo (Agate) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the agate subspecies of quartz, a mineral belonging to the oxide class of the quartz group. It…
Liriodendron chinense（Hemsl.）Sarg.
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- strengthen the sinews and bones
- Dispels wind and dampness.
IntroductionÉ Zhǎng Qiū Gēn (Liriodendron chinense Root) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root of Liriodendron chinense (Hemsl.) Sargent., a plant bel…
Herba Asteris Alpini
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
IntroductionGao Shan Zi Wan (Alpine Aster) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb of Aster alpinus L. (also known as Aster alpinus L. [A. pulchel…

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