Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

181 herbs total

Hordei Fructus Germinatus Praeparatus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- move qi to promote digestion
- fortify the Spleen and stimulate appetite
- reduce lactation to relieve breast distension
IntroductionChao Maiya (Stir‑fried Barley Sprout), a Chinese medicinal, is the processed product obtained by germinating and drying the mature fruit of barley (Hordeum vulg…
Leonuri Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- slightly cold in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Pericardium Meridian
- Enters the bladder meridian
Tags
- activate blood and regulate menstruation
- promote diuresis to reduce edema（利尿消肿）
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
IntroductionYimucao (Leonuri Herba), a Chinese medicinal, is a blood‑activating and menstruation‑regulating herb. It is the fresh or dried aerial part of Leonurus japonicus…
Maifanitum
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- resolve toxin and dissipate nodules
- remove necrotic tissue and promote tissue regeneration
- dispel cold and eliminate dampness
- benefit the liver and fortify the stomach
- promote diuresis and eliminate stones
- prolong life and extend longevity
IntroductionMaifanstone (Maifanitum), a Chinese medicinal, is a quartz monzonite porphyry belonging to the intermediate‑acid igneous rock category. Originating from the Son…
Menthae Herba
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- disperse wind-heat
- clear and benefit the head and eyes
- relieve sore throat
- soothe the liver to move qi
- promote eruption
IntroductionBoheye (Peppermint Leaf), a Chinese medicinal, is the leaf of Mentha haplocalyx Briq. or cultivated mint (family Lamiaceae).
Eucommiae Cortex
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Warm in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify the Liver and Kidney
- strengthen the sinews and bones
- calm the fetus
IntroductionDu Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex), a Chinese medicinal, is a yang‑tonifying herb. It is the bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., a plant of the Eucommiaceae family (genus…
Calamina
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- resolve toxin
- brighten the eyes
- remove corneal opacity
- absorb dampness
- relieve itching
- close sores
IntroductionCalamine is a commonly used Chinese medicinal for drawing out toxin, resolving putrefaction, and promoting tissue regeneration. It is the carbonate mineral smit…
Arctium lappa L.
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter 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
- disperse Wind-Heat
- relieve toxic swelling
- clear heat and relieve vexation（清热除烦）
- reduce swelling
- relieve pain
IntroductionNiubang (Great Burdock), a Chinese medicinal, is the plant Arctium lappa L. of the Asteraceae family (genus Arctium). Its fruit, root, stems and leaves can all…
Cycadis Strobilus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland in taste
- Neutral in nature
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
Tags
- regulate qi and eliminate dampness
- activate blood and stop bleeding
- benefit the kidney and astringe essence
IntroductionTie Shu Hua is one of the aliases of Su Tie Hua (Cycas flower). It is the flower of Cycas revoluta Thunb., a plant of the Cycadaceae family.
Setaria viridis (L.) Beauv.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland in taste
- Cool in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the gallbladder meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- clear heat and resolve toxin
- clear heat
- drain dampness
- resolve toxin
- eliminate parasites
IntroductionGouweibacao (Green Bristlegrass Herb), a Chinese medicinal, is the whole herb of Setaria viridis (L.) Beauv. [Panicum viride L.], a plant of the Poaceae family.…
Flameflower Root, Panicled Fameflower Root
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- bland in taste
- Bitter in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- fortify the spleen and moisten the lung
- cool the blood and calm the liver
- promote fluid production and moisten the intestines
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
IntroductionTurenshen (Flameflower Root), a Chinese medicinal, is the root of Talinum paniculatum (Jacq.) Gaertn., a plant of the Portulacaceae family.
Lycii Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- tonify the liver and kidney
- benefit essence and brighten the eyes
IntroductionGouqi (Lycii Fructus), a Chinese medicinal, commonly refers to the fruit of Lycium barbarum L., a plant of the Solanaceae family. It is the dried ripe fruit. It…
Gardeniae Fructus
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Cold in nature
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the triple energizer meridian / san jiao meridian
Tags
- drain fire and relieve vexation
- clear heat
- drain dampness
- cool the blood
- resolve toxin
- reduce swelling
- relieve pain
IntroductionHuangzhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), also known as Zhizi, is a Chinese medicinal. It is the dried ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, a plant of the Rubiaceae…