Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Mu Tong (木通): Clearing Heart Fire and Promoting Urination in TCM
Learn about Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis), a TCM herb that clears heart fire, promotes urination, and unblocks meridians. Discover its properties, clinical uses, and safety considerations.
Yuan Zhi (远志): Calming the Spirit and Expelling Phlegm in TCM
Explore Yuan Zhi (Polygala Root), a TCM herb known for calming the Shen (spirit), expelling phlegm, and clearing the orifices. Learn about its properties, clinical applications, and modern research.
Shan Yao (山药): Chinese Yam — The Gentle Tonic for Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys
Discover Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), one of TCM's most versatile and gentle herbs — simultaneously tonifying Spleen Qi, Lung Yin, and Kidney Jing. A food-grade herb safe for daily use by all constitutions.
Xing Ren (杏仁): Apricot Kernel — TCM's Premier Herb for Cough and Wheezing
Learn about Xing Ren (杏仁), apricot kernel, the most important herb in TCM for stopping cough and calming wheezing. Discover its properties, classic pairings, and how it appears in formulas like Ma Huang Tang and Sang Ju Yin.
Bai Qian (白前): The Phlegm-Resolving Herb That Directs Qi Downward
Learn about Bai Qian (白前), Cynanchum atratum, a TCM herb specialized in transforming phlegm and directing Lung Qi downward. Discover its uses for cough with copious sputum, wheezing, and chest oppression.
Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶): Perilla Leaf — The Versatile Herb for Colds, Seafood Poisoning, and Qi Stagnation
Learn about Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶), Perilla leaf, one of TCM's most versatile herbs. Discover how it treats colds, resolves seafood toxicity, calms the fetus, and moves Qi to relieve bloating.
Cang Zhu (苍术): Atractylodes lancea in TCM — The King of Drying Herbs for Dampness
Learn about Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), TCM's most powerful damp-drying herb. Discover how it resolves dampness, strengthens the Spleen, dispels wind-damp pain, and treats digestive bloating, fatigue, and joint pain.
Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草): Prunella in TCM — The Herb That Clears Liver Fire and Dissolves Nodules
Discover Xia Ku Cao (Prunella vulgaris / Self-Heal), the TCM herb that clears Liver fire, dissolves nodules, reduces eye pressure, and treats headaches, swollen lymph nodes, and hyperthyroidism patterns.
Jue Ming Zi (决明子): Cassia Seed in TCM — The Herb for Eye Health, Liver Heat, and Constipation
Discover Jue Ming Zi (Cassia seed), the popular TCM herb for clearing Liver heat, brightening the eyes, and relieving constipation. Learn its properties, clinical uses, and how to make cassia seed tea at home.
Sang Ye (桑叶): Mulberry Leaf in TCM — The Cooling Herb for Lungs, Eyes, and Blood Sugar
Discover Sang Ye (Mulberry leaf), the versatile TCM herb that disperses wind-heat, clears Lung heat, cools the Liver, and supports healthy blood sugar. Learn its properties, classic formulas, and modern research on diabetes prevention.