Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Jin Yin Hua (金银花): Honeysuckle in TCM — The Classic Heat-Clearing Herb
Learn about Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera japonica / Honeysuckle), one of the most important heat-clearing herbs in TCM. Discover how it treats sore throat, fever, skin infections, and its modern research on antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lian Qiao (连翘): Forsythia in TCM — The 'Seed of Two Shapes' That Clears Heat and Protects the Heart
Discover Lian Qiao (Forsythia suspensa), the essential TCM heat-clearing herb that pairs with Jin Yin Hua. Learn how it treats infections, reduces inflammation, protects the heart, and dispels heat toxicity.
Jiang Huang (姜黄): Turmeric in TCM — Invigorating Blood, Moving Qi, and Clearing Wind-Damp Pain
Learn about Jiang Huang (Turmeric rhizome), the TCM herb that simultaneously invigorates blood, moves Qi, and treats wind-damp pain — used for chest and hypochondriac pain, menstrual pain, shoulder and arm pain, and traumatic injury.
Tao Ren (桃仁): Peach Seed in TCM — Breaking Blood Stasis, Moistening Intestines, and Reducing Swelling
Discover Tao Ren (Peach Seed), the powerful TCM herb for breaking stubborn blood stasis, treating menstrual pain, reducing injury swelling, and moistening dry intestines — a key ingredient in many classic blood-moving formulas.
Yan Hu Suo (延胡索): Corydalis in TCM — The Premier Herb for Pain Relief Through Blood and Qi Movement
Discover Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis rhizome), TCM's most powerful herb for pain relief — it invigorates blood, moves Qi, and stops pain throughout the body, used for chest pain, abdominal pain, headache, menstrual cramps, and traumatic injury.
Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁): Coix Seed in TCM — Draining Dampness, Resolving Phlegm, and Supporting Spleen Health
Learn about Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), one of TCM's most versatile herbs for draining dampness, resolving phlegm, soothing joints, and supporting Spleen digestion — widely used in both herbal formulas and daily dietary therapy.
Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补): Drynaria in TCM — The 'Mender of Broken Bones' for Fracture Healing
Discover Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria / Basket Fern), the TCM herb whose name means 'mender of broken bones' — used to accelerate fracture healing, repair tendons and ligaments, treat lower back pain, and strengthen Kidney Jing.
Sang Ji Sheng (桑寄生): Mulberry Mistletoe in TCM — Dispelling Wind-Damp While Nourishing Liver and Kidney
Learn about Sang Ji Sheng (Mulberry Mistletoe), the unique TCM herb that simultaneously dispels wind-dampness for joint pain AND tonifies Liver-Kidney for lower back strength — making it ideal for chronic rheumatic conditions with underlying deficiency.
Long Yan Rou (龙眼肉): Longan Fruit in TCM — Nourishing Heart, Spleen, and Blood
Learn about Long Yan Rou (Dried Longan Fruit), the sweet TCM tonic herb that nourishes Heart Blood, strengthens Spleen Qi, calms the Shen, and improves sleep — a delicious remedy for anxiety, fatigue, and poor memory.
Qin Jiao (秦艽): Gentiana Macrophylla in TCM — Dispelling Wind-Damp for Joint Pain and Stiffness
Learn about Qin Jiao (Gentiana macrophylla), a key TCM herb for dispelling wind-dampness from the joints and meridians — used for rheumatoid arthritis, joint stiffness, wind-stroke sequelae, and Yin deficiency with bone-steaming heat.