Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓): TCM Herb for Damp-Toxins, Skin Problems, and Joint Pain
Discover Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓, Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma) — a TCM herb that resolves damp-toxins, treats skin conditions, eases joint pain, and supports kidney health. Learn its properties, uses, and modern research.
Wu Zhu Yu (吴茱萸): TCM Herb for Cold Pain, Headaches, and Vomiting
Learn about Wu Zhu Yu (吴茱萸, Evodia), a warming TCM herb that dispels cold, stops pain, treats cold-type headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea — with modern research and practical usage guidance.
Bai Jiang Cao (败酱草): TCM Herb for Heat Toxins and Abscesses
Learn about Bai Jiang Cao (败酱草, Patrinia), a powerful TCM herb that clears heat, resolves toxicity, and treats abscesses — especially appendicitis, intestinal abscesses, and inflammatory conditions.
Lu Gen (芦根): TCM's Cooling Herb for Fever, Cough, and Thirst
Discover Lu Gen (芦根, Reed Rhizome) — a gentle yet effective TCM herb that clears heat, generates fluids, and treats fever, dry cough, urinary difficulty, and heat-induced vomiting.
Hong Hua (红花): Safflower — TCM's Classic Blood-Invigorating Herb for Menstrual Pain, Chest Bi, and Bruise Recovery
Explore Hong Hua (红花), the safflower petal used in TCM for centuries to invigorate Blood, unblock meridians, and dissolve stasis. Learn its uses for menstrual pain, chest pain, bruise healing, and skin conditions.
Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤): Chicken Blood Vine — TCM's Dual-Action Herb That Nourishes and Invigorates Blood
Discover Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤), Spatholobus suberectus, the unique TCM herb that both nourishes Blood and invigorates Blood circulation. Learn its uses for menstrual disorders, joint pain, anemia, and numbness.
Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉): Cistanche — The 'Ginseng of the Desert' for Kidney Yang, Longevity, and Gentle Warmth
Explore Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), the desert-grown Cistanche known as the 'Ginseng of the Desert.' Learn how this gentle Kidney Yang tonic nourishes essence, moistens the intestines, supports vitality, and promotes longevity in TCM.
Yin Yang Huo (淫羊藿): Epimedium — TCM's Premier Kidney Yang Tonic for Vitality, Bone Strength, and Libido
Discover Yin Yang Huo (淫羊藿), known as Epimedium or Horny Goat Weed, one of TCM's most important Kidney Yang tonics. Learn how it warms the body, strengthens bones, supports sexual health, and fights cold-damp Bi syndrome.
Che Qian Zi (车前子): Plantain Seed — Draining Dampness and Clearing Heat
Discover Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), a versatile TCM herb that promotes urination, clears damp-heat, brightens the eyes, and resolves phlegm. Learn about its properties, clinical combinations, and modern applications.
Long Dan Cao (龙胆草): The Fierce Herb That Quenches Liver and Gallbladder Fire
Learn about Long Dan Cao (Gentiana), one of TCM's most potent heat-clearing herbs. Discover its bitter-cold properties, its role in the famous Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, and clinical applications for Liver fire, damp-heat, and eye disorders.