Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Dan Shen (丹参): Salvia miltiorrhiza in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Explore Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), one of the most important blood-invigorating herbs in TCM. Learn about its role in promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, calming the mind, and supporting cardiovascular health.
Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮): Moutan Root Bark in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Learn about Mu Dan Pi (Moutan root bark), a key TCM herb that clears heat, cools the blood, promotes blood circulation, and reduces inflammation. Explore its properties, clinical uses, and modern research.
Bai Guo (白果): Ginkgo Nut in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Discover Bai Guo (Ginkgo nut) — the TCM herb that arrests wheezing, stops leakage, and reduces urination. Learn about its properties, the important difference between ginkgo nuts and ginkgo leaf, toxicity precautions, and clinical uses.
Gou Teng (钩藤): Uncaria in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Learn about Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla), a key TCM herb that calms the Liver, extinguishes wind, and relieves spasms. Explore its properties, clinical uses for headaches and dizziness, classical formulas, and modern research.
Mai Dong (麦冬): Ophiopogon in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Explore Mai Dong (Ophiopogon root), a vital TCM herb that nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin, generates fluids, clears the Heart, and soothes the throat. Learn its properties, formulas, and modern research.
Mai Men Dong (麦门冬): The Yin-Nourishing Tuber for Dry Throats and Lungs
Learn about Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon tuber) — a key TCM herb for nourishing Yin, moistening the Lungs, and relieving dry coughs. Discover its properties, classic formulas like Mai Men Dong Tang, and modern applications.
Wu Wei Zi (五味子): Schisandra in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Discover Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra berry), a unique TCM herb that contains all five flavors, astringes leakage of Lung Qi and Kidney essence, stops sweating, and calms the Heart. Learn its properties, formulas, and modern research.
Ze Xie (泽泻): The Water-Draining Herb for Dampness and Kidney Health
Discover Ze Xie (Alisma rhizome) — a key TCM herb for draining dampness, promoting urination, and leaching out Kidney fire. Learn its properties, role in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, and clinical applications.
Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根): The TCM Herb for Clearing Heat, Toxins, and Sore Throats
Learn about Ban Lan Gen (Isatis Root) — one of the most popular TCM herbs for fighting infections, soothing sore throats, and clearing Heat toxins. Discover its properties, uses, and modern antiviral research.
Ge Gen (葛根): Kudzu Root in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Discover Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), a powerful TCM herb used to release the exterior, relieve neck stiffness, generate fluids, and treat early-stage febrile diseases. Learn its properties, formulas, and modern research.