Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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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.
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.