Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Medicinal Roots

760 herbs total

Herba seu Rhizoma Stachydis Sieboldii+
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the stomach meridian
Tags
- Induces diaphoresis.
- Clears the Lung.
- drain dampness
- resolve toxin
- Strengthens the spleen to tonify deficiency.
IntroductionGanluzi (Chinese Artichoke) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant or rhizome of Stachys sieboldii Miq., a plant in the family Lam…
Folium Cassiae Alatae
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Bitter in flavor
- Enters the heart meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Dispels wind and dries dampness.
- relieve itching
- Mild laxation.
IntroductionDui Ye Dou is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf of Cassia alata Linn., a plant in the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae). It is recorded in…
Ramulus Lithocarpi polystachyi
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- astringent
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- dispelling wind-damp
- Activate blood
- relieve pain
IntroductionDuosui Shike Stem is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the stem and branch of Lithocarpus polystachyus (Wall.) Rehd., a plant in the family Faga…
Radix Pteracanthi alati
Nature & Flavor
- Cold in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Salty in flavor
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the spleen meridian
Tags
- Activate blood
- relieve pain
IntroductionRoot of Alate Pteracanthus is the root of Pteracanthus alatus (Nees) Bremek., a plant in the family Acanthaceae. It grows by water or in shaded, damp places. Th…
Folium Crini asiatici
Nature & Flavor
- Cool in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pericardium Meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Toxic.
Tags
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Removes stasis.
- relieve pain
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
- Promotes Blood circulation and dissipates Blood stasis.
IntroductionLeaf of Chinese Crinum is the leaf of Crinum asiaticum L. var. sinicum (Roxb. ex Herb.) Baker, a plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It often grows in coastal a…
Folium Anthrisci sylvestris
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Sweet in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the heart meridian
Tags
- stop bleeding
- reduce swelling
IntroductionE Shen Ye (Anthriscus Leaf) is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf of Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm., a plant in the family Apiaceae (…
Edgeworthia chrysantha Lindl.
Nature & Flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Pungent in flavor
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- dispel wind and unblock the meridians and collaterals
- Nourishes the Liver and Kidney.
IntroductionMeng Hua Gen is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the root bark and stem bark of Edgeworthia chrysantha Lindl. (Oriental Paperbush), a pl…
Ardisia maclurei Merr.
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- astringent
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
Tags
- cool the Blood to stop bleeding
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
IntroductionHong Yun Cao (Maclure's Ardisia) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole plant of Ardisia maclurei Merr., a plant belonging to the fa…
Dalbergia pinnata (Lour.) Prain
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- Warm in nature
Tags
- dispel wind and relieve pain
- Activate blood
- close sores
IntroductionLuowangziye Huangtan (Tamarind‑leaf Rosewood) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root, stem, and leaf of Dalbergia pinnata (Lour.) Prain, a…
Scutellaria omeiensis C. Y. Wu
Nature & Flavor
- Bitter in flavor
- Neutral in nature
- Enters the spleen meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
Tags
- Resolves dampness and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
- Eliminates foulness and stops vomiting.
IntroductionÉméi Huángqín (Omei Skullcap) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole herb of Scutellaria omeiensis C. Y. Wu, a plant belonging to th…
Ficus hispida L. f.
Nature & Flavor
- Sweet in flavor
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Cool in nature
- Enters the lung meridian
- Enters the liver meridian
- Enters the kidney meridian
- Slightly toxic.
Tags
- Clears heat and promotes diuresis.
- Resolve phlegm
- resolve food stagnation
IntroductionDuì Yè Róng (Opposite-leaved Fig) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root, leaf, fruit, and bark of Ficus hispida L. f., a plant belonging t…
Polygonum tortuosum D. Don [P. periginatoris Pauls.]
Nature & Flavor
- Pungent in flavor
- astringent
- Warm in nature
- Enters the large intestine meridian
Tags
- astringe the intestines
- Stops dysentery.
IntroductionNì ā Luò is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the rhizome of Polygonum tortuosum D.Don [P. periginatoris Pauls.], a plant belonging to the family…

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