Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

760 herbs total

Eupatorii Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- Aromatically resolving dampness.
- Awakens the spleen and stimulates appetite.
- Releases the exterior and relieves summer-heat.
IntroductionPèi Lán is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried above-ground part of Eupatorium fortunei Turcz., a plant of the Asteraceae family. Pèi Lán has a fragrant a…
Herminium monorchis (L.) R. Br. [Ophrys monorchis L.; H. tangu ticum Rolfe]
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Strengthens the heart and tonifies the kidney.
- Tonifies the spleen and strengthens the stomach.
- Regulates menstruation and invigorates blood circulation.
- promote fluid production and quench thirst
IntroductionRén Shēn Guǒ (Ginseng Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the whole plant with roots of Herminium monorchis (L.) R. Br., a plant of the Orchidaceae family…
Flos Jasmini Sambac (Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.)
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly sweet
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- Regulates qi to relieve pain.
- Dispels foulness and relieves stagnation.
- Harmonizes the middle jiao to direct qi downward.
IntroductionRegulates qi to relieve pain, dispels foulness and relieves stagnation, and harmonizes the middle jiao to direct qi downward.
Ziziphi Spinosae Semen Preparatum
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the heart meridian
Tags
- nourish the heart and calm the mind
- Astringes sweat.
IntroductionChǎo Suān Zǎo Rén (Stir-fried Sour Jujube Seed) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the processed product of the dried ripe seed of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. sp…
Paeoniae Radix Alba（白芍）/ Paeoniae Radix Rubra（赤芍）
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Nourishes blood and regulates menstruation.
- Astringes yin to stop sweating.
- Softens the liver to relieve pain.
- subdue liver yang
- clear heat and cool the blood
- disperse stasis
- relieve pain
IntroductionShao Yao (Peony Root) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall., a plant of the Ranunculaceae family. Based on different pro…
Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Opens the orifices and resolves phlegm.
- Refreshes the mind and benefits intelligence.
- Resolves dampness and promotes appetite.
IntroductionShí Chāng Pú (Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried rhizome of Acorus tatarinowii Schott, a plant of the Araceae family. It…
Amygdalus persica L. / Prunus persica (L.) Batsch
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sour in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- promote fluid production
- Activate blood
- resolve food stagnation
- Moistens the intestines.
IntroductionTáo Zi (Peach) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the fruit of Amygdalus persica L. or Amygdalus davidiana (Carrière) de Vos ex Henry, plants of the Rosaceae fa…
Euryales Semen
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- astringent
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- benefit the kidney and astringe essence
- Tonifies the spleen to stop diarrhea.
- Removes dampness and arrests leukorrhea.
IntroductionQiàn Shí (Gorgon Fruit) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is a commonly used herb for securing essence, arresting leukorrhea, and reducing urination. It is the ri…
Amomi Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Resolves dampness and promotes appetite.
- Warms the spleen to stop diarrhea.
- Regulates qi to calm the fetus.
IntroductionSha Ren (Villous Amomum Fruit) is the dried ripe fruit of Amomum villosum Lour., Amomum villosum Lour. var. xanthioides T.L.Wu et Senjen, or Amomum longiligular…
Rumex patientia L. / Rumex crispus L.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
- eliminate parasites
- Relieves constipation.
IntroductionTǔ Dà Huáng (Dock Root) is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the dried root of Rumex patientia L. or Rumex crispus L., plants belonging to the Polygonaceae family…
Phyllostachys glauca McClure / Pleioblastus amarus (Keng) keng
Nature & Flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- drain dampness
- stop malaria
- Harmonizes the stomach.
IntroductionXiān Rén Zhàng (Immortal’s Staff) is the dried, withered stem of young bamboo, primarily from Phyllostachys glauca McClure and Pleioblastus amarus (Keng) keng,…
Clematidis Radix Et Rhizoma
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- dispel wind and eliminate dampness
- It has the action of unblocking meridians and relieving pain.
- Removes bone lodged in the throat.
IntroductionWei Ling Xian (Clematis Root) is the dried root and rhizome of Clematis chinensis Osbeck, Clematis hexapetala Pall., or Clematis manshurica Rupr., plants belong…

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