Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Ma Huang (麻黄): The Powerful Herb for Releasing the Exterior and Stopping Asthma
Explore Ma Huang (Ephedra), one of the most potent and important herbs in TCM for inducing sweating and treating asthma. Learn about its properties, clinical applications, and critical safety precautions.
Qiang Huo (羌活): The Upper Body Specialist for Wind-Damp Cold
Discover Qiang Huo, the premier herb for dispelling wind-cold-damp from the upper body in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical applications for headache and joint pain, and comparison with Du Huo.
Sang Bai Pi (桑白皮): The Lung-Draining Herb for Cough and Edema
Explore Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark), the primary herb for draining Lung heat and reducing edema in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical applications, and role in Xie Bai San.
Sheng Di Huang (生地黄): The Cooling Herb That Clears Heat and Generates Fluids
Discover Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia), the cooling counterpart to Shu Di Huang. Learn about its properties for clearing heat, cooling blood, and generating fluids in TCM practice.
Sheng Jiang (生姜): The Kitchen Herb That Warms and Harmonizes
Explore Sheng Jiang (fresh ginger), the most accessible herb in TCM. Learn about its properties for warming the middle, releasing exterior cold, and its role as both medicine and food.
Shu Di Huang (熟地黄): The Supreme Yin and Blood Tonic
Discover Shu Di Huang, the most powerful Yin and Blood-nourishing herb in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical applications for Kidney Yin deficiency, and its central role in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.
Xi Xin (细辛): The Potent Herb for Dispersing Cold and Stopping Pain
Discover Xi Xin (Asarum), the powerful warming herb for dispersing cold, especially in the Lesser Yin. Learn about its properties, clinical applications, and the famous rule 'Xi Xin should not exceed Qian Yi' (细辛不过钱).
Zhi Mu (知母): The Herb That Clears Heat and Nourishes Yin
Learn about Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena), a unique TCM herb that both clears heat and nourishes Yin. Discover its properties, clinical applications for dry cough and fever, and role in Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.
Astragalus (黄芪): The Premier Qi Tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Explore Astragalus (Huang Qi) — one of the most important Qi-tonifying herbs in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical uses for immune support, and how it compares to Ginseng.
Cinnamon in TCM: Rou Gui and Gui Zhi — Warming Yang and Releasing the Exterior
Explore the two major forms of cinnamon used in TCM — Rou Gui (bark) for warming Kidney Yang and Gui Zhi (twig) for releasing exterior cold. Learn their distinct properties and clinical applications.