Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

570 herbs total

Salicis Chienii Radix et Ramulus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Dispels wind and relieves itching.
- relieve pain
IntroductionYín Yè Liǔ (Silverleaf Willow) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root or branches and leaves of Salix chienii Cheng, a plant belonging to t…
Herba Herminii Bulleyi
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang.
IntroductionZhú Lán Cǎo (Zhu Lancao) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb of Herminium coiloglossum Schltr. (also known as Herminium bulleyi (R…
Cicada
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- clear heat
- Calms convulsions.
- Calms wind.
IntroductionZhà Chán (Cicada) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole body of the black cicada Cryptotympana pustulata Fabr. (also known as Cryptotympa…
Herba Plagiogyriae Distinctissimae
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the bladder meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- Dispels wind and relieves itching.
- promote eruption
- Clears heat and releases the exterior.
IntroductionLián Yè Liú Zú Jué (Lianye Liuzujue) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb or rhizome of Plagiogyria distinctissima Ching (also know…
Squirrel
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- eliminate parasites
- resolve food stagnation
- Regulates qi and menstruation.
IntroductionSōng Shǔ (Squirrel) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole body of the squirrel Sciurus vulgaris Linnaeus, a member of the family Sciurida…
Aconiti Nagari Radix
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Hot in nature
- Highly toxic.
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- It has the action of unblocking meridians and relieving pain.
- dispel wind and eliminate dampness
- relax sinews and unblock collaterals
- Reduces inflammation and relieves pain.
IntroductionBaoshan Wutou is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root tuber of Aconitum nagarum Stapf [A. bullatifolium var. homotrichum W. T. Wang], a plan…
Goat or Sheep Brain
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Supplements deficiency and strengthens the brain.
- Moisturizes the skin.
IntroductionYang Nao (Sheep Brain) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the brain marrow of the goat Capra hircus Linnaeus or the sheep Ovis aries Linnaeus, a…
Colla Corii Bovis
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- nourish Yin
- moisten dryness
- nourish Blood
- stop bleeding
- Promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling.
- resolve toxin
IntroductionHuáng Míng Jiāo (Oxhide Gelatin) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is a solid gelatin prepared by boiling and concentrating the hide of the yellow…
Ganoderma tropicum（Jungh.）Bres.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify
- strengthen
- Anti-tumor (or Antitumor).
IntroductionRè Dài Líng Zhī (Tropical Lingzhi) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the fruiting body of Ganoderma tropicum (Jungh.) Bres., a fungus belonging…
Sheep Liver
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- benefit essence and brighten the eyes
- Supplements the liver and nourishes the blood.
IntroductionYang Gan (Sheep Liver) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the liver of the goat Capra hircus Linnaeus or the sheep Ovis aries Linnaeus, animals…
Limax flavus（Linnaeus）（黄蛞蝓）/Agriolimax agrestis（Linnaeus）（野蛞蝓）
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Dispels wind.（祛风）
- Relieves convulsions.
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
IntroductionKuò Yú (Slug) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole body of Limax flavus (Linnaeus) or Agriolimax agrestis (Linnaeus), animals belonging…
Radix Aristolochiae Austroszechuanicae
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain.
- Expels pus and removes toxicity.
IntroductionDayeqingmuxiang is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root tuber of Aristolochia austroszechuanica Chien et C.Y.Cheng ex C.Y.Cheng et J.L.Wu, a…

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