Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Di Gu Pi (地骨皮): Lycium Root Bark in TCM — Cooling the Fire Within
Learn about Di Gu Pi (Lycium root bark), the TCM herb that clears Lung heat, reduces steaming bone sensation, and cools blood. Discover its use for night sweats, chronic cough, and Yin deficiency heat patterns.
Bai Bu (百部): The Hundred-Root Herb for Stubborn Cough and Parasites
Bai Bu (Stemona root) has been used in Chinese medicine since the Han dynasty for chronic cough, whooping cough, and intestinal parasites. What makes this humble root interesting is its dual personality — it is both a respiratory remedy and an external parasite killer.
Bai Mao Gen (白茅根): Cogongrass Rhizome in TCM — Cooling Blood and Stopping Bleeding
Learn about Bai Mao Gen (Imperata cylindrica), the sweet cold herb that cools blood, stops bleeding, promotes urination, and clears heat. Discover its use for nosebleeds, blood in urine, edema, and its gentle safety profile suitable for children.
Gou Ji (狗脊): Cibot Rhizome in TCM — The 'Dog Spine' Herb for Back and Joint Strength
Learn about Gou Ji (Cibotium barometz), the TCM herb that strengthens the lower back, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, and fortifies tendons and bones. Discover its use for chronic back pain, knee weakness, and urinary incontinence.
Zi Wan (紫菀): Aster Root in TCM — Kuan Dong Hua's Classic Partner for Cough
Learn about Zi Wan (Aster tataricus), one of the most important phlegm-resolving herbs in TCM. Paired with Kuan Dong Hua, it resolves stubborn phlegm, directs Qi downward, and stops chronic cough — a clinical staple for respiratory conditions.
Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花): Coltsfoot in TCM — The Cough-Relieving Flower
Learn about Kuan Dong Hua (Tussilago farfara / Coltsfoot flower), one of the most important herbs for stopping cough in TCM. Discover how it moistens the lungs, resolves phlegm, and calms wheezing — with centuries of clinical use.
Yi Mu Cao (益母草): Motherwort in TCM — The Women's Herb
Learn about Yi Mu Cao (Leonurus japonicus / Motherwort), the signature herb for women's health in TCM. Discover how it regulates menstruation, invigorates blood circulation, reduces edema, and its modern research on uterine health.
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.