Ba Ji Tian

Ba Ji Tian

Botanical Name: Morindae officinalis Radix Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Kidney Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidney yang without being overly drying, augments the essence, and expels...

Bai He

Bai He

Botanical Name: Lilii Bulbus Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Lung Dosage: 9-30g Cautions & Contraindications: None noted Actions & Indications: Moistens the Lungs, clears heat, and...

Bai Jie Zi

Botanical Name: Sinapis Semen Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with chronic cough from Lung deficiency or flaring of fire due to either yin...

Bai Qian

Botanical Name: Cynanchi Stauntionii Rhizoma Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: This is an acrid herb that is strongly dispersing and thus should not be...

Bai Zhu

Bai Zhu

Botanical Name: Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Spleen qi, dries dampness, and quiets the fetus. Cautions and...

Zhi Ban Xia

Botanical Name: Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Category: Warm & Transform Phlegm-Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions and Contraindications: This herb is toxic. Only the prepared form should ever be...

Bi Ba

Bi Ba

Botanical Name: Piperis longi Fructus Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Stomach, Large Intestine Dosage: 1.5-4.5g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with yin deficiency and heat....

Bie Jia

Botanical Name: Trionycis Carapax Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Salty Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the yin, subdues the yang, clears heat from deficiency, softens areas of hardness, and...

Bu Gu Zhi

Bu Gu Zhi

Botanical Name: Psoraleae Fructus Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen Dosage: 4-5-9g Key Characteristics: Warmly tonifies the Kidneys and Spleen, stabilizes the essence, secures the urine, aids the Kidneys...

Ding Xiang

Ding Xiang

Botanical Name: Caryophylli Flos English: Clove Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 1-3g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with internal heat. Some...

Da Zao

Da Zao

Botanical Name: Jujubae Fructus English: Chinese Date Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-12 pieces or 10-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi and blood, generates fluids, harmonizes the Spleen, and...

Dong Chong Xia Cao

Dong Chong Xia Cao

Botanical Name: Cordyceps Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Kidney Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Gently tonifies Kidney Yang, augments the essence, tonifies the Lungs, settles coughs and wheezing, and stops sweating....

Du Zhong

Du Zhong

Botanical Name: Eucommiae Cortex Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Slightly Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and quiets the fetus....

Zhi Fu Zi

Zhi Fu Zi

Botanical Name: Aconiti Radix lateralis preparata Category: Warm the Interior and Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Spleen Dosage: 3-15g Key Characteristics: Revives devastated yang qi, tonifies the fire at the gate of vitality,...

Gan Cao

Gan Cao

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhizae Radix English: Licorice root Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: all 12 channels Dosage: 1.5-9g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Spleen qi, moistens the Lungs, moderates urgency and toxicity, and...

Gan Jiang

Gan Jiang

Botanical Name: Zingiberis Rhizoma Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated when there is internal heat from yin deficiency...

Ge Jie

Ge Jie

Botanical Name: Gecko Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Salty Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Kidney Dosage: 3-6g; when taken directly as a powder 1-2g Key Characteristics: Fortifies Kidney yang, tonifies the Lung qi, augments the essence, calms wheezing,...

Gui Ban

Gui Ban

Botanical Name: Testudinis Plastrum Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Salty, Sweet Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 15-45g Key Characteristics: Strongly tonifies the Liver and Kidney yin, subdues the yang, strengthens the bones, and...

Gu Sui Bu

Gu Sui Bu

Botanical Name: Drynariae Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-21g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens and repairs the bones, and directs floating yang downward. Cautions &...

Hei Zhi Ma

Hei Zhi Ma

Botanical Name: Sesami Semen nigrum Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver, Large Intestine Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, augments the yin and blood, and lubricates the...

Hua Jiao

Hua Jiao

Botanical Name: Zanthoxyli Pericarpium Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-6g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy. Contraindicated in those with...

Huang Jing

Huang Jing

Botanical Name: Polygonati Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi, nourishes the yin, and augments the essence. Cautions & Contraindications: This...

Huang Qi

Huang Qi

Botanical Name: Astragali Radix Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g; up the 30g may be used Key Characteristics: Raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung Qi, stops sweating, facilitates...

Hu Jiao

Hu Jiao

Botanical Name: Piperis Fructus Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach Dosage: 1.5-3g in decoction, crush before using; 0.5-1g in pills and powders. Cautions & Contraindications:...

Hu Lu Ba

Hu Lu Ba

Botanical Name: Trigonellae Semen Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney Dosage: 4.5-9g Key Characteristics: Fortifies the primal yang, drives out cold and dampness from the lower burner, treats pain from cold-type bulging...

Jie Geng

Botanical Name: Platycodi Radix Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Because of this herb's acrid, dispersing, and draining qualities, it is contraindicated for...

Long Yan Rou

Long Yan Rou

Botanical Name: Longan Arillus Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Heart, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with fire from constraint, phlegm with qi stagnation, or obstruction due...

Lu Rong

Lu Rong

Botanical Name: Cervi Cornu pantotrichum English: Deer Velvet Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Salty Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 1-2g taken in pill or powder form Key Characteristics: Fortifies the primal yang, generates essence,...

Mai Men Dong

Mai Men Dong

Botanical Name: Ophiopogonis Radix Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Lung, Stomach Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the yin, clears the Lungs, augments the Stomach, and generates...

Mo Han Lian

Mo Han Lian

Han Lian Cao Botanical Name: Ecliptae Herba Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Sour Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with Spleen and Stomach cold from deficiency. Actions...

Nu Zhen Zi

Nu Zhen Zi

Botanical Name: Ligustri lucidi Fructus Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-18g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with diarrhea from Spleen and Stomach cold from deficiency....

Rou Cong Rong

Rou Cong Rong

Botanical Name: Cistanches Herba Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Salty Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Kidney Dosage: 9-21g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidney yang, enriches the essence and blood, and moistens the Intestines....

Rou Gui

Rou Gui

Botanical Name: Cinnamomi Cortex Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Liver, Spleen Dosage: 1.5-4.5g; should be added near the end of decocting. For powders and pills, use 1-2g per dose....

Shan Yao

Shan Yao

Botanical Name: Dioscoreae Rhizoma English: Chinese Yam Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung, Spleen Dosage: 9-30g; when a large dose is required, from 60-240g may be used. Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi and...

Sha Shen

Sha Shen

Bei Sha Shen   Botanical Name: Glenhiae/Adenophora Radix Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Lungs, Stomach Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the yin, clears the Lungs, augments the...

Shi Hu

Shi Hu

Botanical Name: Dendrobii Herba Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Slightly Salty, Bland Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Kidney, Stomach Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: This herb can have the effect of retaining pathogens and aiding...

Suo Yang

Suo Yang

Botanical Name: Cynomorii Herba Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 5-15g Key Characteristics: Warms the Kidney yang, nourishes the Liver and Kidney yin, strengthens the sinews to treat...

Tian Men Dong

Tian Men Dong

Botanical Name: Asparagi Radix Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Bitter Temperature: Very Cold Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with diarrhea from deficiency or cold. Actions &...

Zhi Tian Nan Xing

Botanical Name: Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum Category: Warm & Transform Cold-Phlegm   Taste: Bitter, Acrid, Toxic Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated for dry cough from yin...

Tu Si Zi

Tu Si Zi

Botaical Name: Cuscutae Semen Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Warms the primal yang, nourishes the yin, secures the essence, tonifies the Kidneys, Liver, and Spleen...

Wu Zhu Yu

Wu Zhu Yu

Botanical Name: Evodiae Fructus Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid, Bitter Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 1.5-4.5g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this is extremely drying and can consume the qi and...

Xian Mao

Xian Mao

Botanical Name: Curculiginis Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Toxic Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Kidney Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Vigorously warms the fire at the gate of vitality and the Kidney yang and expels cold-dampness. Cautions...

Xiao Hui Xiang

Xiao Hui Xiang

Botanical Name: Foeniculi Fructus English: Fennel Seed Category: Warms the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with blazing...

Xi Yang Shen

Xi Yang Shen

Botanical Name: Panacis quinquefolii Radix Category: Tonify the Yin   Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Lung   Dosage: 3-6g; usually cooked separately in a double boiler.     Cautions &...

Xu Duan

Xu Duan

Botanical Name: Dipsaci Radix Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Bitter, Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-18g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, gently invigorates the blood, and calms the fetus during...

Xuan Fu Hua

Botanical Name: Inulae Flos Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Bitter, Acrid, Salty Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Inappropriate for dry cough due to yin deficiency or for...

Yin Yang Huo

Yin Yang Huo

Botanical Name: Epimedii Herba Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidney yang and the fire at the gate of vitality, and disperses wind-dampness. Cautions &...

Yi Zhi Ren

Yi Zhi Ren

Botanical Name: Alpiniae oxyphyllae Fructus Category: Tonify the Yang   Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen   Dosage: 3-9g   Key Characteristics: Warmly tonifies the Spleen and Kidney yang, and secures the urine. Cautions...

Yu Zhu

Yu Zhu

Botanical Name: Polygonati odorati Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach Dosage: 6-15g     Cautions & Contraindications: Because this herb is slightly cold and moistening, it should not...

Yi Tang

Yi Tang

Botanical Name: Maltosum English: Malt Sugar, Maltose Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 15-60g. Do not cook in decoction, but take with a strained decoction. Key Characteristics: Tonifies...

Tai Zi Shen

Tai Zi Shen

Botanical Name: Pseudostellariae Radix Category: Tonify the Qi   Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen   Dosage: 9-30g   Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi and yin, but rather weakly. Cautions and...

Dang Shen

Dang Shen

Botanical Name: Codonopsis Radix Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 6-9g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the middle burner, augments the Spleen and Lung qi. Cautions and Contraindications: None noted. Actions...

Ren Shen

Ren Shen

Botanical Name: Ginseng Radix Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Usually cooked separately in a double boiler. Can be taken directly as a powder with a dosage of 0.5-1g. In...

Sang Shen

Sang Shen

Botanical Name: Mori Fructus English: Mulberry fruit Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Kidney Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Gently nourishes and cools the blood and yin. Cautions & Contraindications:...

Gou Qi Zi

Gou Qi Zi

Botanical Name: Lycii Fructus English: Chinese Wolfberry Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Liver, Lung, Kidney Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: May be difficult to digest for those with Spleen deficiency and...

E Jiao

E Jiao

Botanical Name: Asini Corii Colla Category: Tonify the Blood   Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Liver, Kidney   Dosage: 3-9g. This is separately dissolved then added to the other decocted herbs. Key Characteristics: Tonifies Liver...

Bai Shao

Bai Shao

Botanical Name: Paeoniae Radix alba Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Bitter, Sour Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Liver blood, extinguishes wind, stops pain, nourishes the Liver and Spleen...

Dang Gui

Dang Gui

Botanical Name: Angelicae sinensis Radix Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Spleen Dosage: 4.5-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the blood invigorates the blood, regulates menstruation, and alleviates pain....

Zhi He Shou Wu

Zhi He Shou Wu

Botanical Name: Polygoni multiflori Radix preparata Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Bitter, Sweet, Astringent Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the blood and yin and preserves the essence....

Shu Di Huang

Shu Di Huang

Botanical Name: Rehmanniae Radix preparata Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the blood, enriches the yin, generates essence, and augments the marrow....

Bai Mao Gen

Bai Mao Gen

Botanical Name: Imperatae Rhizoma Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Sweet Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Cools the blood Stops bleeding Clears heat in the Lungs and Stomach Promotes urination...

Ai Ye

Botanical Name: Artemisiae argyi folium Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Spleen, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Dispels cold-dampness Stops pain due to cold Warms and stops bleeding due to cold Calms the...

Ce Bai Ye

Ce Bai Ye

Botanical Name: Platycadi Cacumen Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Astringent, Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Lung, Large Intestine, Liver Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Cools heat Inhibits bleeding due to blood heat Stops cough Promotes the...

Huai Mi

Huai Mi

Botanical Name: Sophorae Flos immaturus Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Bitter Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Liver Dosage: 4.5-9g Key Characteristics: Cools the blood Clears heat to stop chaotic bleeding Stops bleeding (especially lower Jiao)...

Di Yu

Di Yu

Botanical Name: Sanguisorbae Radix Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Sour, Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Cools heat in the blood Stops bleeding (lower Jiao) Resolves toxicity...

Bai Ji

Bai Ji

Botanical Name: Bletillae Rhizoma Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Liver Dosage: 3-15g Key Characteristics: Restrains to stop bleeding (from Lung & Stomach) Reduces swelling Generates flesh (of Lung...

Xian He Cao

Xian He Cao

Botanical Name: Agrimoniae Herba Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Astringent, Bitter Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Liver Dosage: 6-12g Key Characteristics: Binds and inhibits bleeding (internal & external) Restrains diarrhea Kills Parasites...

Pu Huang

Botanical Name: Typhae Pollen English: Cattail Pollen Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Spleen, Heart, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding, removes blood stasis, and promotes urination. Cautions &...

San Qi

San Qi

Botanical Name: Notoginseng Radix Alternate Name: Tian Qi Category: Stop Bleeding Taste: Wweet, slightly Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Liver, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g in decoctions; 1-1.5g in pills and powders up to three times a day. Key...

Bai Guo

Bai Guo

Botanical Name: Ginkgo Semen Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent, Slightly Toxic Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung Dosage: 4.5-9g Key Characteristics: Treats phlegm-heat cough and wheezing, and eliminates turbid damp...

Hai Piao Xiao

Hai Piao Xiao

Botanical Name: Sepiae Endoconcha Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Salty, Astringent Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver, Stomach Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Extended use may lead to constipation. According to some...

Fu Xiao Mai

Fu Xiao Mai

Botanical Name: Tritici Fructus levis Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Slightly Salty Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Heart Dosage: 15-30g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated when sweating is caused by a pathogen in the exterior. Actions...

Fu Pen Zi

Fu Pen Zi

Botanical Name: Rubi Fructus Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Astringent Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 6-12g Key Characteristics: Augments the true yin of the Kidneys, contains the urine, and secures the essence. Cautions...

Jin Ying Zi

Jin Ying Zi

Botanical Name: Rosae laevigatae Fructus Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sour, Astringent Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Bladder, Kidney, Large Intestine Dosage: 6-12g in decoctions; if used alone, up to 30g Key Characteristics: Binds the lower burner in...

Qian Shi

Qian Shi

Botanical Name: Euryales Semen Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Astringent Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidneys, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies and restrains the Spleen and Kidneys, and eliminates dampness. Cautions &...

Lian Xu

Lian Xu

Botanical Name: Nelumbinis Stamen Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Astringent Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: More strongly astringent than lotus seeds, but otherwise similar in action. Cautions...

Lian Zi

Lian Zi

Botanical Name: Nelumbinis Semen Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Astringent Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Spleen Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies and stabilizes the Spleen, Heart, and Kidneys; calms the spirit. Cautions...

Chi Shi Zhi

Chi Shi Zhi

Botanical Name: Halloysitum rubrum Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sweet, Sour, Astringent Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine Dosage: 9-18g Key Characteristics: Binds to stop chronic diarrhea and uterine bleeding, generates...

Chun Pi

Botanical Name: Ailanthi Cortex Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Bitter, Astringent Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach Dosage: 6-9g Key Characteristics: Dries dampness, cools heat, binds the Intestines, stops bleeding, and kills...

Rou Dou Kou

Rou Dou Kou

Botanical Name: Myristicae Semen Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Warms the Spleen and Stomach, promotes the movement of qi, and binds up the Intestines....

He Zi

He Zi

Botanical Name: Chebulae Fructus Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Bitter, Sour, Astringent Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Directs the Lung qi downward and transforms phlegm to stop coughs...

Wu Mei

Wu Mei

Botanical Name: Mume Fructus Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sour, Astringent Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Liver, Lung, Spleen Dosage: 6-12g Key Characteristics: Preserves the Lungs, binds up the Intestine, stops bleeding, generates...

Wu Wei Zi

Wu Wei Zi

Botanical Name: Schisandrae Fructus Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sour, Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Lung Dosage: 3-6g Key Characteristics: Contains leakage of Lung qi, grasps the qi, enriches the Kidneys, stops diarrhea, nourishes...

Shan Zhu Yu

Shan Zhu Yu

Botanical Name: Corni Fructus Category: Stabilize & Bind Taste: Sour Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 6-12g Key Characteristics: Augments the Liver and Kidneys, secures the primal qi, and prevents abandonment. Cautions and...

Lai Fu Zi

Lai Fu Zi

Botanical Name: Raphani Semen Category: Relieve Food Stagnation Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Inappropriate in the absence of food stagnation, phlegm, or other form of...

Ji Nei Jin

Ji Nei Jin

Botanical Name: Gigeriae Galli Endothelium Corneum Category: Relieve Food Stagnation Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Stomach, Spleen, Small Intestine, Bladder Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in those with Spleen...

Shen Qu

Shen Qu

Botanical Name: Massa Medicata Fermentata Category: Relieve Food Stagnation   Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Stomach, Spleen   Dosage: 6-15g     Cautions & Contraindications: None   Actions & Indications:...

Gu Ya

Gu Ya

Botanical Name: Setariae (Oryzae) Fructus Germinatus Category: Relieve Food Stagnation Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Reduces food stagnation and...

Mai Ya

Mai Ya

Botanical Name: Hordei Fructus Germinatus Category: Relieve Food Stagnation Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Stomach, Spleen, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in women during lactation, except in a very low...

Shan Zha

Shan Zha

Botanical Name: Crataegi Fructus Category: Relieve Food Stagnation Taste: Sour, Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 9-12g Cautions and Contraindications: Use with caution in those with weakness or deficiency of the Spleen...

Sang Bai Pi

Sang Bai Pi

Botanical Name: Mori Cortex Category: Relieve Cough and Wheeze Taste: Sweet Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 6-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated for cough or wheezing from Lung cold. Actions & Indications: Drains heat from the...

Bai Bu

Bai Bu

Botanical Name: Stemonae Radix Category: Relieve Cough and Wheeze Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with loose stools from Spleen deficiency. Actions &...

Pi Pa Ye

Pi Pa Ye

Botanical Name: Eriobotryae Folium Category: Relieve Cough and Wheeze Taste: Bitter Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach Dosage: 6-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution for cough or vomiting due to cold. Actions & Indications:...

Su Zi

Su Zi

Botanical Name: Perilliae Fructus Category: Relieve Cough and Wheeze Taste: Acrid, Aromatic Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Large Intestine Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated where there is severe diarrhea from qi deficiency....

Kuan Dong Hua

Kuan Dong Hua

Botanical Name: Farfarae Flos Category: Relieve Cough and Wheeze Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in those with coughing of blood or pus and blood. Actions & Indications:...

Zi Wan

Zi Wan

Botanical Name: Asteris Radix Category: Relieve Cough and Wheeze Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Relieves coughs and expels phlegm: an important herb...

Xing Ren

Xing Ren

Botanical Name: Armenicae Semen Category: Relieve Coughing and Wheezing English Name: Apricot seed Taste: bitter Temperature: slightly warm Channels Entered: Lung, Large Intestine Dosage:3-9g Cautions and Contraindications: Slightly toxic. Should not be used for...

Chen Xiang

Botanical Name: Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid, Aromatic Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Stomach, Spleen, Kidney Dosage: 1-1.5g; Add near the end of decoction. Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in those...

Mu Xiang

Mu Xiang

Botanical Name: Auklandiae Radix Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Spleen, San Jiao, Gallbladder Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution with those with depleted fluids, yin xu,...

Da Fu Pi

Da Fu Pi

Botanical Name: Arecae Pericarpium Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Acrid Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Small Intestine Dosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy. Allergic...