Chinese Herbs
A growing database of commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.
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Suan Zao Ren (Sour Jujube Seed): TCM's Premier Herb for Restful Sleep
Discover Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), the most important TCM herb for insomnia and calming the spirit. Learn how it nourishes Heart and Liver Yin to promote natural, restful sleep.
Dang Gui (当归): The Supreme Women's Herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Explore Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), the most important herb for women's health in TCM. Learn about its blood-nourishing properties, hormonal benefits, and applications for menstrual health, fertility, and vitality.
Ban Zhi Lian (Scutellaria Barbata): The Half-Branch Lotus in TCM
Discover Ban Zhi Lian (半枝莲), a heat-clearing and toxin-fighting herb in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical uses for inflammation and tumors, and modern research on its anticancer potential.
E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini): TCM's Premier Blood-Nourishing Herb
Learn about E Jiao (阿胶), the legendary donkey-hide gelatin used in TCM for thousands of years. Discover its powerful Blood-nourishing properties, clinical applications, and modern research.
Bai Zhi (白芷): The Herb for Frontal Headaches and Nasal Congestion
Discover Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), the key herb for frontal headaches and nasal disorders in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical applications, and role in Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San.
Bai Zhu (白术): The Essential Herb for Strengthening the Spleen
Discover Bai Zhu, one of the most important Spleen-tonifying herbs in TCM. Learn about its properties, clinical applications for digestive weakness, and its role in classic formulas like Si Jun Zi Tang.
Ban Xia (半夏): The Master Herb for Transforming Phlegm and Stopping Vomiting
Explore Ban Xia (Pinellia), the most important herb for transforming phlegm and stopping nausea in TCM. Learn about its properties, careful processing requirements, and role in Er Chen Tang and Xiao Chai Hu Tang.
Bo He (薄荷): Peppermint in TCM — Cooling, Dispersing, and Refreshing
Discover Bo He (Mentha/Peppermint), the primary herb for dispersing wind-heat in TCM. Learn about its cooling properties, applications for headaches and sore throat, and why it's added late in decoctions.
Chuan Xiong (川芎): The Premier Herb for Invigorating Blood and Moving Qi
Discover Chuan Xiong, the most important herb for invigorating blood circulation and moving Qi in TCM. Learn about its properties, applications for headaches and menstrual pain, and role in Si Wu Tang.
Da Zao (大枣): Jujube — The Sweet Herb That Nourishes and Harmonizes
Explore Da Zao (Jujube/Chinese Date), the sweet tonic herb that nourishes blood, calms the spirit, and harmonizes formulas. Learn about its properties, daily use, and role in the classic Gui Zhi Tang.