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Licorice Root
Gan Cao · 甘草
Licorice Root Gan Cao 甘草 甘草 Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae GanCaoTonifyingFormulas: 89
Poria / Hoelen
Fu Ling · 茯苓
Poria / Hoelen Fu Ling 茯苓 茯苓 Poria FuLingDampness-drainingFormulas: 62
Chinese Angelica Root
Dang Gui · 當歸
Chinese Angelica Root Dang Gui 當歸 当归 Radix Angelicae Sinensis DangGuiTonifyingFormulas: 62
White Peony Root
Bai Shao · 白芍
White Peony Root Bai Shao 白芍 白芍 Radix Paeoniae Alba BaiShaoTonifyingFormulas: 55
Ginseng Root
Ren Shen · 人參
Ginseng Root Ren Shen 人參 人参 Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng RenShenTonifyingFormulas: 48
Chuanxiong Rhizome
Chuan Xiong · 川芎
Chuanxiong Rhizome Chuan Xiong 川芎 川芎 Rhizoma Chuanxiong ChuanXiongBlood-activatingFormulas: 46
Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap
Huang Qin · 黃芩
Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap Huang Qin 黃芩 黄芩 Radix Scutellariae HuangQinHeat-clearingFormulas: 39
Cinnamon Twig
Gui Zhi · 桂枝
Cinnamon Twig Gui Zhi 桂枝 桂枝 Ramulus Cinnamomi GuiZhiExterior-releasingFormulas: 34
Tangerine Peel
Chen Pi · 陳皮
Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 陳皮 陈皮 Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae ChenPiQi-regulatingFormulas: 41
Prepared Rehmannia Root
Shu Di Huang · 熟地黃
Prepared Rehmannia Root Shu Di Huang 熟地黃 熟地黄 Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata ShuDiHuangTonifyingFormulas: 30
Raw Rehmannia Root
Sheng Di Huang · 生地黃
Raw Rehmannia Root Sheng Di Huang 生地黃 生地黄 Radix Rehmanniae ShengDiHuangHeat-clearingFormulas: 23
Platycodon Root
Jie Geng · 桔梗
Platycodon Root Jie Geng 桔梗 桔梗 Radix Platycodonis JieGengPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 29
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Mugwort Leaf
Ai Ye · 艾葉
Mugwort Leaf Ai Ye 艾葉 艾叶 Folium Artemisiae Argyi AiYeHemostaticFormulas: 1
Morinda Root
Ba Ji Tian · 巴戟天
Morinda Root Ba Ji Tian 巴戟天 巴戟天 Morindae Officinalis Radix BaJiTianTonifyingFormulas: 1
White Hyacinth Bean
Bai Bian Dou · 白扁豆
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 白扁豆 白扁豆 Semen Lablab Album BaiBianDouTonifyingFormulas: 3
Stemona Root
Bai Bu · 百部
Stemona Root Bai Bu 百部 百部 Stemonae Radix BaiBuPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 2
Round Cardamom
Bai Dou Kou · 白豆蔻
Round Cardamom Bai Dou Kou 白豆蔻 白豆蔻 Amomi Fructus Rotundus BaiDouKouDampness-transformingFormulas: 2
Ginkgo Seed
Bai Guo · 白果
Ginkgo Seed Bai Guo 白果 白果 Ginkgo Semen BaiGuoPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 2
Lily Bulb
Bai He · 百合
Lily Bulb Bai He 百合 百合 Bulbus Lilii BaiHeTonifyingFormulas: 1
Spreading Hedyotis Herb
Bai Hua She She Cao · 白花蛇舌草
Spreading Hedyotis Herb Bai Hua She She Cao 白花蛇舌草 白花蛇舌草 Hedyotidis Herba BaiHuaSheSheCaoHeat-clearing
Tribulus Fruit
Bai Ji Li · 白蒺藜
Tribulus Fruit Bai Ji Li 白蒺藜 白蒺藜 Tribuli Fructus BaiJiLiWind-extinguishingFormulas: 1
White Mustard Seed
Bai Jie Zi · 白芥子
White Mustard Seed Bai Jie Zi 白芥子 白芥子 Sinapis Semen BaiJieZiPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 2
Cynanchum Root
Bai Qian · 白前
Cynanchum Root Bai Qian 白前 白前 Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma BaiQianPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 2
White Peony Root
Bai Shao · 白芍
White Peony Root Bai Shao 白芍 白芍 Radix Paeoniae Alba BaiShaoTonifyingFormulas: 55
Pulsatilla Root
Bai Tou Weng · 白頭翁
Pulsatilla Root Bai Tou Weng 白頭翁 白头翁 Radix Pulsatillae BaiTouWengHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Denesefruit Pittany Root - bark
Bai Xian Pi · 白鮮皮
Denesefruit Pittany Root - bark Bai Xian Pi 白鮮皮 白鲜皮 Dictamni Cortex BaiXianPiHeat-clearing
Angelica Dahurica Root
Bai Zhi · 白芷
Angelica Dahurica Root Bai Zhi 白芷 白芷 Radix Angelicae Dahuricae BaiZhiExterior-releasingFormulas: 16
White Atractylodes Rhizome
Bai Zhu · 白朮
White Atractylodes Rhizome Bai Zhu 白朮 白术 Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae BaiZhuTonifyingFormulas: 34
Biota Seed
Bai Zi Ren · 柏子仁
Biota Seed Bai Zi Ren 柏子仁 柏子仁 Semen Platycladi BaiZiRenMind-calmingFormulas: 3
Isatis Root
Ban Lan Gen · 板藍根
Isatis Root Ban Lan Gen 板藍根 板蓝根 Radix Isatidis BanLanGenHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Pinellia Rhizome
Ban Xia · 半夏
Pinellia Rhizome Ban Xia 半夏 半夏 Rhizoma Pinelliae BanXiaPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 33
Barbed Skullcap Herb
Ban Zhi Lian · 半枝蓮
Barbed Skullcap Herb Ban Zhi Lian 半枝蓮 半枝莲 Scutellariae Barbatae Herba BanZhiLianHeat-clearing
Fritillaria Bulb
Bei Mu · 貝母
Fritillaria Bulb Bei Mu 貝母 贝母 Bulbus Fritillariae BeiMuPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 7
Glehnia Root
Bei Sha Shen · 北沙參
Glehnia Root Bei Sha Shen 北沙參 北沙参 Radix Glehniae BeiShaShenTonifyingFormulas: 1
Fish-Poison Yam Rhizome
Bi Xie · 萆薢
Fish-Poison Yam Rhizome Bi Xie 萆薢 萆薢 Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma BiXieDampness-drainingFormulas: 3
Hyacinth Bean
Bian Dou · 扁豆
Hyacinth Bean Bian Dou 扁豆 扁豆 Lablab Semen Album BianDouTonifyingFormulas: 1
Knotweed
Bian Xu · 萹蓄
Knotweed Bian Xu 萹蓄 萹蓄 Herba Polygoni Avicularis BianXuDampness-drainingFormulas: 1
Turtle Shell
Bie Jia · 鱉甲
Turtle Shell Bie Jia 鱉甲 鳖甲 Trionycis Carapax BieJiaTonifyingFormulas: 2
Areca Seed
Bing Lang · 檳榔
Areca Seed Bing Lang 檳榔 槟榔 Semen Arecae BingLangAnthelminticFormulas: 1
Borneol
Bing Pian · 冰片
Borneol Bing Pian 冰片 冰片 Borneolum Syntheticum BingPianOrifice-openingFormulas: 1
Mentha / Peppermint
Bo He · 薄荷
Mentha / Peppermint Bo He 薄荷 薄荷 Herba Menthae BoHeExterior-releasingFormulas: 13
Psoralea Fruit
Bu Gu Zhi · 補骨脂
Psoralea Fruit Bu Gu Zhi 補骨脂 补骨脂 Fructus Psoraleae BuGuZhiTonifyingFormulas: 2
Xanthium Fruit
Cang Er Zi · 蒼耳子
Xanthium Fruit Cang Er Zi 蒼耳子 苍耳子 Fructus Xanthii CangErZiExterior-releasingFormulas: 1
Atractylodes Rhizome
Cang Zhu · 蒼朮
Atractylodes Rhizome Cang Zhu 蒼朮 苍术 Rhizoma Atractylodis CangZhuDampness-transformingFormulas: 16
Oriental Arborvitae Leaf
Ce Bai Ye · 側柏葉
Oriental Arborvitae Leaf Ce Bai Ye 側柏葉 侧柏叶 Cacumen Platycladi CeBaiYeHemostaticFormulas: 1
Bupleurum Root
Chai Hu · 柴胡
Bupleurum Root Chai Hu 柴胡 柴胡 Radix Bupleuri ChaiHuExterior-releasingFormulas: 23
Cicada Moulting
Chan Tui · 蟬蛻
Cicada Moulting Chan Tui 蟬蛻 蝉蜕 Cicadae Periostracum ChanTuiExterior-releasingFormulas: 1
Plantago Seed
Che Qian Zi · 車前子
Plantago Seed Che Qian Zi 車前子 车前子 Semen Plantaginis CheQianZiDampness-drainingFormulas: 7
Tangerine Peel
Chen Pi · 陳皮
Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 陳皮 陈皮 Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae ChenPiQi-regulatingFormulas: 41
Red Poria
Chi Fu Ling · 赤茯苓
Red Poria Chi Fu Ling 赤茯苓 赤茯苓 Poria Rubra ChiFuLingDampness-drainingFormulas: 2
Red Peony Root
Chi Shao · 赤芍
Red Peony Root Chi Shao 赤芍 赤芍 Radix Paeoniae Rubra ChiShaoHeat-clearingFormulas: 8
Chinese Manyleaf Paris Rhizome
Chong Lou · 重樓
Chinese Manyleaf Paris Rhizome Chong Lou 重樓 重楼 Paridis Rhizoma ChongLouHeat-clearing
Paper Mulberry Fruit
Chu Shi Zi · 楮實子
Paper Mulberry Fruit Chu Shi Zi 楮實子 楮实子 Broussonetiae Fructus ChuShiZiTonifying
Sichuan Fritillaria
Chuan Bei Mu · 川貝母
Sichuan Fritillaria Chuan Bei Mu 川貝母 川贝母 Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus ChuanBeiMuPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Toosendan Fruit
Chuan Lian Zi · 川楝子
Toosendan Fruit Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子 川楝子 Fructus Toosendan ChuanLianZiQi-regulatingFormulas: 3
Cyathula Root
Chuan Niu Xi · 川牛膝
Cyathula Root Chuan Niu Xi 川牛膝 川牛膝 Radix Cyathulae ChuanNiuXiBlood-activatingFormulas: 2
Chuanxiong Rhizome
Chuan Xiong · 川芎
Chuanxiong Rhizome Chuan Xiong 川芎 川芎 Rhizoma Chuanxiong ChuanXiongBlood-activatingFormulas: 46
Ailanthus Bark
Chun Gen Pi · 椿根皮
Ailanthus Bark Chun Gen Pi 椿根皮 椿根皮 Cortex Ailanthi ChunGenPiHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Magnetite
Ci Shi · 磁石
Magnetite Ci Shi 磁石 磁石 Magnetitum CiShiMind-calmingFormulas: 1
Areca Peel / Betel Husk
Da Fu Pi · 大腹皮
Areca Peel / Betel Husk Da Fu Pi 大腹皮 大腹皮 Pericarpium Arecae DaFuPiQi-regulatingFormulas: 2
Rhubarb Root and Rhizome
Da Huang · 大黃
Rhubarb Root and Rhizome Da Huang 大黃 大黄 Radix et Rhizoma Rhei DaHuangPurgativeFormulas: 17
Jujube / Chinese Date
Da Zao · 大棗
Jujube / Chinese Date Da Zao 大棗 大枣 Fructus Jujubae DaZaoTonifyingFormulas: 34
Hematite
Dai Zhe Shi · 代赭石
Hematite Dai Zhe Shi 代赭石 代赭石 Haematitum DaiZheShiWind-extinguishingFormulas: 2
Prepared Soybean
Dan Dou Chi · 淡豆豉
Prepared Soybean Dan Dou Chi 淡豆豉 淡豆豉 Semen Sojae Praeparatum DanDouChiExterior-releasingFormulas: 3
Bile Arisaema
Dan Nan Xing · 膽南星
Bile Arisaema Dan Nan Xing 膽南星 胆南星 Arisaema cum Bile DanNanXingPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Salvia Root
Dan Shen · 丹參
Salvia Root Dan Shen 丹參 丹参 Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae DanShenBlood-activatingFormulas: 1
Lophatherum / Bamboo Leaf
Dan Zhu Ye · 淡竹葉
Lophatherum / Bamboo Leaf Dan Zhu Ye 淡竹葉 淡竹叶 Herba Lophatheri DanZhuYeHeat-clearingFormulas: 4
Chinese Angelica Root
Dang Gui · 當歸
Chinese Angelica Root Dang Gui 當歸 当归 Radix Angelicae Sinensis DangGuiTonifyingFormulas: 62
Pilose Asiabell Root
Dang Shen · 黨參
Pilose Asiabell Root Dang Shen 黨參 党参 Codonopsis Radix DangShenTonifying
Wolfberry Root Bark
Di Gu Pi · 地骨皮
Wolfberry Root Bark Di Gu Pi 地骨皮 地骨皮 Lycii Cortex DiGuPiHeat-clearingFormulas: 4
Earthworm
Di Long · 地龍
Earthworm Di Long 地龍 地龙 Pheretima DiLongWind-extinguishingFormulas: 2
Winter Melon Seed
Dong Gua Zi · 冬瓜子
Winter Melon Seed Dong Gua Zi 冬瓜子 冬瓜子 Semen Benincasae DongGuaZiPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Rabdosia Herb / Donglingcao
Dong Ling Cao · 冬凌草
Rabdosia Herb / Donglingcao Dong Ling Cao 冬凌草 冬凌草 Rabdosiae Rubescentis Herba DongLingCaoHeat-clearing
Pubescent Angelica Root
Du Huo · 獨活
Pubescent Angelica Root Du Huo 獨活 独活 Radix Angelicae Pubescentis DuHuoWind-damp dispellingFormulas: 7
Eucommia Bark
Du Zhong · 杜仲
Eucommia Bark Du Zhong 杜仲 杜仲 Cortex Eucommiae DuZhongTonifyingFormulas: 5
Donkey-hide Gelatin
E Jiao · 阿膠
Donkey-hide Gelatin E Jiao 阿膠 阿胶 Colla Corii Asini EJiaoTonifyingFormulas: 6
Curcuma Rhizome
E Zhu · 莪朮
Curcuma Rhizome E Zhu 莪朮 莪术 Rhizoma Curcumae EZhuBlood-activatingFormulas: 1
Alum-processed Pinellia
Fa Ban Xia · 法半夏
Alum-processed Pinellia Fa Ban Xia 法半夏 法半夏 Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum FaBanXiaPhlegm-resolving
Saposhnikovia Root
Fang Feng · 防風
Saposhnikovia Root Fang Feng 防風 防风 Radix Saposhnikoviae FangFengExterior-releasingFormulas: 25
Stephania Root
Fang Ji · 防己
Stephania Root Fang Ji 防己 防己 Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae FangJiWind-damp dispellingFormulas: 4
Poria / Hoelen
Fu Ling · 茯苓
Poria / Hoelen Fu Ling 茯苓 茯苓 Poria FuLingDampness-drainingFormulas: 62
Poria Peel
Fu Ling Pi · 茯苓皮
Poria Peel Fu Ling Pi 茯苓皮 茯苓皮 Poria Cutis FuLingPiDampness-drainingFormulas: 1
Raspberry
Fu Pen Zi · 覆盆子
Raspberry Fu Pen Zi 覆盆子 覆盆子 Rubi Fructus FuPenZiAstringentFormulas: 1
Poria with Pine Root
Fu Shen · 茯神
Poria with Pine Root Fu Shen 茯神 茯神 Poria cum Radix Pini FuShenMind-calmingFormulas: 5
Light Wheat
Fu Xiao Mai · 浮小麥
Light Wheat Fu Xiao Mai 浮小麥 浮小麦 Fructus Tritici Levis FuXiaoMaiAstringentFormulas: 1
Prepared Aconite Root
Fu Zi · 附子
Prepared Aconite Root Fu Zi 附子 附子 Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata FuZiInterior-warmingFormulas: 7
Licorice Root
Gan Cao · 甘草
Licorice Root Gan Cao 甘草 甘草 Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae GanCaoTonifyingFormulas: 89
Dried Ginger
Gan Jiang · 乾薑
Dried Ginger Gan Jiang 乾薑 干姜 Rhizoma Zingiberis GanJiangInterior-warmingFormulas: 15
Ligusticum Root
Gao Ben · 藁本
Ligusticum Root Gao Ben 藁本 藁本 Rhizoma Ligustici GaoBenExterior-releasingFormulas: 2
Kudzu Root
Ge Gen · 葛根
Kudzu Root Ge Gen 葛根 葛根 Radix Puerariae GeGenExterior-releasingFormulas: 9
Giant Gecko
Ge Jie · 蛤蚧
Giant Gecko Ge Jie 蛤蚧 蛤蚧 Gecko GeJieTonifying
Goji Berry / Lycium Fruit
Gou Qi Zi · 枸杞子
Goji Berry / Lycium Fruit Gou Qi Zi 枸杞子 枸杞子 Fructus Lycii GouQiZiTonifyingFormulas: 9
Uncaria Stem with Hooks
Gou Teng · 鉤藤
Uncaria Stem with Hooks Gou Teng 鉤藤 钩藤 Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis GouTengWind-extinguishingFormulas: 3
Trichosanthes Fruit
Gua Lou · 瓜蔞
Trichosanthes Fruit Gua Lou 瓜蔞 瓜蒌 Trichosanthis Fructus GuaLouPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 3
Trichosanthes Root
Gua Lou Gen · 瓜蔞根
Trichosanthes Root Gua Lou Gen 瓜蔞根 瓜蒌根 Radix Trichosanthis GuaLouGenHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Trichosanthes Seed
Gua Lou Ren · 瓜蔞仁
Trichosanthes Seed Gua Lou Ren 瓜蔞仁 瓜蒌仁 Trichosanthis Semen GuaLouRenPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 2
Cablin Potchouli Herb
Guang Huo Xiang · 廣藿香
Cablin Potchouli Herb Guang Huo Xiang 廣藿香 广藿香 Pogostemonis Herba GuangHuoXiangDampness-transforming
Tortoise Plastron
Gui Ban · 龜板
Tortoise Plastron Gui Ban 龜板 龟板 Plastrum Testudinis GuiBanTonifyingFormulas: 6
Tortoise Shell Gelatin
Gui Ban Jiao · 龜板膠
Tortoise Shell Gelatin Gui Ban Jiao 龜板膠 龟板胶 Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum Gelatin GuiBanJiaoTonifyingFormulas: 1
Cinnamon Twig
Gui Zhi · 桂枝
Cinnamon Twig Gui Zhi 桂枝 桂枝 Ramulus Cinnamomi GuiZhiExterior-releasingFormulas: 34
Kadsura Pepper Stem
Hai Feng Teng · 海風藤
Kadsura Pepper Stem Hai Feng Teng 海風藤 海风藤 Piperis Kadsurae Caulis HaiFengTengWind-damp dispelling
Seaweed
Hai Zao · 海藻
Seaweed Hai Zao 海藻 海藻 Sargassum HaiZaoPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Eclipta
Han Lian Cao · 旱蓮草
Eclipta Han Lian Cao 旱蓮草 旱莲草 Ecliptae Herba HanLianCaoTonifyingFormulas: 1
Lotus Stem
He Geng · 荷梗
Lotus Stem He Geng 荷梗 荷梗 Caulis Nelumbinis HeGengHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Silktree Albizia Bark
He Huan Pi · 合歡皮
Silktree Albizia Bark He Huan Pi 合歡皮 合欢皮 Albiziae Cortex HeHuanPiMind-calming
Fleeceflower Root
He Shou Wu · 何首烏
Fleeceflower Root He Shou Wu 何首烏 何首乌 Polygoni Multiflori Radix HeShouWuTonifyingFormulas: 2
Black Sesame Seed
Hei Zhi Ma · 黑芝麻
Black Sesame Seed Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻 黑芝麻 Semen Sesami Nigrum HeiZhiMaTonifyingFormulas: 1
Safflower
Hong Hua · 紅花
Safflower Hong Hua 紅花 红花 Flos Carthami HongHuaBlood-activatingFormulas: 7
Magnolia Bark
Hou Po · 厚樸
Magnolia Bark Hou Po 厚樸 厚朴 Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis HouPoDampness-transformingFormulas: 19
Sichuan Pepper
Hua Jiao · 花椒
Sichuan Pepper Hua Jiao 花椒 花椒 Zanthoxyli Pericarpium HuaJiaoInterior-warmingFormulas: 1
Talcum
Hua Shi · 滑石
Talcum Hua Shi 滑石 滑石 Talcum HuaShiDampness-drainingFormulas: 8
Sophora Flower
Huai Hua · 槐花
Sophora Flower Huai Hua 槐花 槐花 Flos Sophorae HuaiHuaHemostaticFormulas: 1
Phellodendron Bark
Huang Bai · 黃柏
Phellodendron Bark Huang Bai 黃柏 黄柏 Cortex Phellodendri HuangBaiHeat-clearingFormulas: 18
Siberian Solomonseal Rhizome
Huang Jing · 黃精
Siberian Solomonseal Rhizome Huang Jing 黃精 黄精 Polygonati Rhizoma HuangJingTonifying
Coptis Rhizome
Huang Lian · 黃連
Coptis Rhizome Huang Lian 黃連 黄连 Rhizoma Coptidis HuangLianHeat-clearingFormulas: 22
Astragalus Root
Huang Qi · 黃芪
Astragalus Root Huang Qi 黃芪 黄芪 Radix Astragali HuangQiTonifyingFormulas: 18
Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap
Huang Qin · 黃芩
Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap Huang Qin 黃芩 黄芩 Radix Scutellariae HuangQinHeat-clearingFormulas: 39
Hemp Seed
Huo Ma Ren · 火麻仁
Hemp Seed Huo Ma Ren 火麻仁 火麻仁 Cannabis Semen HuoMaRenPurgativeFormulas: 3
Agastache / Patchouli
Huo Xiang · 藿香
Agastache / Patchouli Huo Xiang 藿香 藿香 Herba Agastachis HuoXiangDampness-transformingFormulas: 4
Suberect Spatholobus Stem
Ji Xue Teng · 雞血藤
Suberect Spatholobus Stem Ji Xue Teng 雞血藤 鸡血藤 Spatholobi Caulis JiXueTengBlood-activating
Egg Yolk
Ji Zi Huang · 雞子黃
Egg Yolk Ji Zi Huang 雞子黃 鸡子黄 Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum / Egg Yolk JiZiHuangTonifyingFormulas: 1
Silkworm
Jiang Can · 僵蠶
Silkworm Jiang Can 僵蠶 僵蚕 Bombyx Batryticatus JiangCanWind-extinguishingFormulas: 2
Platycodon Root
Jie Geng · 桔梗
Platycodon Root Jie Geng 桔梗 桔梗 Radix Platycodonis JieGengPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 29
Inula
Jin Fei Cao · 金沸草
Inula Jin Fei Cao 金沸草 金沸草 Inulae Flos / Inulae Herba JinFeiCaoPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Honeysuckle Flower
Jin Yin Hua · 金銀花
Honeysuckle Flower Jin Yin Hua 金銀花 金银花 Flos Lonicerae JinYinHuaHeat-clearingFormulas: 6
Schizonepeta / Japanese Catnip
Jing Jie · 荊芥
Schizonepeta / Japanese Catnip Jing Jie 荊芥 荆芥 Herba Schizonepetae JingJieExterior-releasingFormulas: 12
Schizonepeta Spike
Jing Jie Sui · 荊芥穗
Schizonepeta Spike Jing Jie Sui 荊芥穗 荆芥穗 Schizonepetae Spica JingJieSuiExterior-releasing
Non-glutinous Rice
Jing Mi · 粳米
Non-glutinous Rice Jing Mi 粳米 粳米 Oryza Sativa JingMiTonifyingFormulas: 6
Red Tangerine Peel
Ju Hong · 橘紅
Red Tangerine Peel Ju Hong 橘紅 橘红 Citri Exocarpium Rubrum JuHongQi-regulatingFormulas: 1
Chrysanthemum Flower
Ju Hua · 菊花
Chrysanthemum Flower Ju Hua 菊花 菊花 Flos Chrysanthemi JuHuaExterior-releasingFormulas: 6
Sickle Senna Seed
Jue Ming Zi · 決明子
Sickle Senna Seed Jue Ming Zi 決明子 决明子 Cassiae Semen JueMingZiHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Sophora Root
Ku Shen · 苦參
Sophora Root Ku Shen 苦參 苦参 Sophorae Flavescentis Radix KuShenHeat-clearingFormulas: 2
Ansu Apricot Seed
Ku Xing Ren · 苦杏仁
Ansu Apricot Seed Ku Xing Ren 苦杏仁 苦杏仁 Armeniacae Semen Amarum KuXingRenPhlegm-resolving
Coltsfoot Flower
Kuan Dong Hua · 款冬花
Coltsfoot Flower Kuan Dong Hua 款冬花 款冬花 Flos Farfarae KuanDongHuaPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 3
Kelp
Kun Bu · 昆布
Kelp Kun Bu 昆布 昆布 Eckloniae Thallus KunBuPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Radish Seed
Lai Fu Zi · 萊菔子
Radish Seed Lai Fu Zi 萊菔子 莱菔子 Semen Raphani LaiFuZiDigestantFormulas: 2
Pear Peel
Li Pi · 梨皮
Pear Peel Li Pi 梨皮 梨皮 Pericarpium Pyri LiPiHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Forsythia Fruit
Lian Qiao · 連翹
Forsythia Fruit Lian Qiao 連翹 连翘 Fructus Forsythiae LianQiaoHeat-clearingFormulas: 17
Lotus Stamen
Lian Xu · 蓮鬚
Lotus Stamen Lian Xu 蓮鬚 莲须 Stamen Nelumbinis LianXuAstringentFormulas: 1
Lotus Seed
Lian Zi · 蓮子
Lotus Seed Lian Zi 蓮子 莲子 Semen Nelumbinis LianZiAstringentFormulas: 3
Gentian Root
Long Dan Cao · 龍膽草
Gentian Root Long Dan Cao 龍膽草 龙胆草 Radix Gentianae LongDanCaoHeat-clearingFormulas: 3
Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone
Long Gu · 龍骨
Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone Long Gu 龍骨 龙骨 Os Draconis LongGuMind-calmingFormulas: 6
Longan Aril
Long Yan Rou · 龍眼肉
Longan Aril Long Yan Rou 龍眼肉 龙眼肉 Arillus Longan LongYanRouTonifyingFormulas: 1
Reed Rhizome
Lu Gen · 蘆根
Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 蘆根 芦根 Rhizoma Phragmitis LuGenHeat-clearingFormulas: 2
Deer Antler Glue
Lu Jiao Jiao · 鹿角膠
Deer Antler Glue Lu Jiao Jiao 鹿角膠 鹿角胶 Colla Cornus Cervi LuJiaoJiaoTonifyingFormulas: 3
Puffball
Ma Bo · 馬勃
Puffball Ma Bo 馬勃 马勃 Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia MaBoHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Ephedra Herb
Ma Huang · 麻黃
Ephedra Herb Ma Huang 麻黃 麻黄 Herba Ephedrae MaHuangExterior-releasingFormulas: 23
Ophiopogon Tuber
Mai Dong · 麥冬
Ophiopogon Tuber Mai Dong 麥冬 麦冬 Radix Ophiopogonis MaiDongTonifyingFormulas: 17
Ophiopogon Tuber
Mai Men Dong · 麥門冬
Ophiopogon Tuber Mai Men Dong 麥門冬 麦门冬 Radix Ophiopogonis MaiMenDongTonifyingFormulas: 6
Barley Sprout
Mai Ya · 麥芽
Barley Sprout Mai Ya 麥芽 麦芽 Fructus Hordei Germinatus MaiYaDigestantFormulas: 1
Vitex Fruit
Man Jing Zi · 蔓荊子
Vitex Fruit Man Jing Zi 蔓荊子 蔓荆子 Viticis Fructus ManJingZiExterior-releasingFormulas: 2
Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt
Mang Xiao · 芒硝
Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt Mang Xiao 芒硝 芒硝 Natrii Sulfas MangXiaoPurgativeFormulas: 6
Catclaw Buttercup Root
Mao Zhua Cao · 猫爪草
Catclaw Buttercup Root Mao Zhua Cao 猫爪草 猫爪草 Ranunculi Ternati Radix MaoZhuaCaoPhlegm-resolving
Myrrh
Mo Yao · 沒藥
Myrrh Mo Yao 沒藥 没药 Myrrha MoYaoBlood-activatingFormulas: 3
Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark
Mu Dan Pi · 牡丹皮
Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark Mu Dan Pi 牡丹皮 牡丹皮 Cortex Moutan MuDanPiHeat-clearingFormulas: 19
Common Floweringquine Fruit
Mu Gua · 木瓜
Common Floweringquine Fruit Mu Gua 木瓜 木瓜 Chaenomelis Fructus MuGuaWind-damp dispelling
Oyster Shell
Mu Li · 牡蠣
Oyster Shell Mu Li 牡蠣 牡蛎 Concha Ostreae MuLiWind-extinguishingFormulas: 5
Akebia Stem
Mu Tong · 木通
Akebia Stem Mu Tong 木通 木通 Caulis Akebiae MuTongDampness-drainingFormulas: 7
Aucklandia / Costus Root
Mu Xiang · 木香
Aucklandia / Costus Root Mu Xiang 木香 木香 Radix Aucklandiae MuXiangQi-regulatingFormulas: 11
Burdock Seed / Arctium Fruit
Niu Bang Zi · 牛蒡子
Burdock Seed / Arctium Fruit Niu Bang Zi 牛蒡子 牛蒡子 Fructus Arctii NiuBangZiExterior-releasingFormulas: 4
Cattle Gallstone
Niu Huang · 牛黃
Cattle Gallstone Niu Huang 牛黃 牛黄 Bovis Calculus NiuHuangWind-extinguishingFormulas: 1
Achyranthes Root
Niu Xi · 牛膝
Achyranthes Root Niu Xi 牛膝 牛膝 Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae NiuXiBlood-activatingFormulas: 15
Privet Fruit
Nu Zhen Zi · 女貞子
Privet Fruit Nu Zhen Zi 女貞子 女贞子 Ligustri Lucidi Fructus NuZhenZiTonifyingFormulas: 1
Lotus Rhizome Node
Ou Jie · 藕節
Lotus Rhizome Node Ou Jie 藕節 藕节 Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis OuJieHemostaticFormulas: 1
Blast-fried Ginger
Pao Jiang · 炮薑
Blast-fried Ginger Pao Jiang 炮薑 炮姜 Rhizoma Zingiberis Praeparatum PaoJiangHemostaticFormulas: 2
Loquat Leaf
Pi Pa Ye · 枇杷葉
Loquat Leaf Pi Pa Ye 枇杷葉 枇杷叶 Folium Eriobotryae PiPaYePhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 4
Dandelion
Pu Gong Ying · 蒲公英
Dandelion Pu Gong Ying 蒲公英 蒲公英 Herba Taraxaci PuGongYingHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Cattail Pollen
Pu Huang · 蒲黃
Cattail Pollen Pu Huang 蒲黃 蒲黄 Pollen Typhae PuHuangHemostaticFormulas: 3
Peucedanum Root
Qian Hu · 前胡
Peucedanum Root Qian Hu 前胡 前胡 Radix Peucedani QianHuPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 5
Pharbitis Seed
Qian Niu Zi · 牽牛子
Pharbitis Seed Qian Niu Zi 牽牛子 牵牛子 Semen Pharbitidis QianNiuZiPurgativeFormulas: 1
Euryale Seed
Qian Shi · 芡實
Euryale Seed Qian Shi 芡實 芡实 Semen Euryales QianShiAstringentFormulas: 2
Notopterygium Root
Qiang Huo · 羌活
Notopterygium Root Qiang Huo 羌活 羌活 Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii QiangHuoExterior-releasingFormulas: 11
Large-Leaf Gentian Root
Qin Jiao · 秦艽
Large-Leaf Gentian Root Qin Jiao 秦艽 秦艽 Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae QinJiaoWind-damp dispellingFormulas: 4
Ash Bark
Qin Pi · 秦皮
Ash Bark Qin Pi 秦皮 秦皮 Cortex Fraxini QinPiHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Sweet Wormwood
Qing Hao · 青蒿
Sweet Wormwood Qing Hao 青蒿 青蒿 Artemisiae Annuae Herba QingHaoHeat-clearingFormulas: 2
Green Tangerine Peel
Qing Pi · 青皮
Green Tangerine Peel Qing Pi 青皮 青皮 Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride QingPiQi-regulatingFormulas: 3
Dianthus
Qu Mai · 瞿麥
Dianthus Qu Mai 瞿麥 瞿麦 Herba Dianthi QuMaiDampness-drainingFormulas: 1
Ginseng Root
Ren Shen · 人參
Ginseng Root Ren Shen 人參 人参 Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng RenShenTonifyingFormulas: 48
Cistanche
Rou Cong Rong · 肉蓯蓉
Cistanche Rou Cong Rong 肉蓯蓉 肉苁蓉 Cistanches Herba RouCongRongTonifyingFormulas: 2
Nutmeg
Rou Dou Kou · 肉豆蔻
Nutmeg Rou Dou Kou 肉豆蔻 肉豆蔻 Semen Myristicae RouDouKouAstringentFormulas: 1
Cinnamon Bark
Rou Gui · 肉桂
Cinnamon Bark Rou Gui 肉桂 肉桂 Cortex Cinnamomi RouGuiInterior-warmingFormulas: 9
Frankincense
Ru Xiang · 乳香
Frankincense Ru Xiang 乳香 乳香 Olibanum RuXiangBlood-activatingFormulas: 2
Sanchi
San Qi · 三七
Sanchi San Qi 三七 三七 Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma SanQiHemostatic
Mulberry Root Bark
Sang Bai Pi · 桑白皮
Mulberry Root Bark Sang Bai Pi 桑白皮 桑白皮 Cortex Mori SangBaiPiPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 7
Taxillus / Mulberry Mistletoe
Sang Ji Sheng · 桑寄生
Taxillus / Mulberry Mistletoe Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生 桑寄生 Herba Taxilli SangJiShengWind-damp dispellingFormulas: 2
Mantis Egg-case
Sang Piao Xiao · 桑螵蛸
Mantis Egg-case Sang Piao Xiao 桑螵蛸 桑螵蛸 Ootheca Mantidis SangPiaoXiaoAstringentFormulas: 1
Mulberry Leaf
Sang Ye · 桑葉
Mulberry Leaf Sang Ye 桑葉 桑叶 Folium Mori SangYeExterior-releasingFormulas: 4
Mulberry Twig
Sang Zhi · 桑枝
Mulberry Twig Sang Zhi 桑枝 桑枝 Mori Ramulus SangZhiWind-damp dispellingFormulas: 1
Amomum Fruit
Sha Ren · 砂仁
Amomum Fruit Sha Ren 砂仁 砂仁 Fructus Amomi ShaRenDampness-transformingFormulas: 5
Glehnia / Adenophora Root
Sha Shen · 沙參
Glehnia / Adenophora Root Sha Shen 沙參 沙参 Radix Glehniae / Adenophorae ShaShenTonifyingFormulas: 3
Flatstem Milkvetch Seed
Sha Yuan Zi · 沙苑子
Flatstem Milkvetch Seed Sha Yuan Zi 沙苑子 沙苑子 Semen Astragali Complanati ShaYuanZiTonifyingFormulas: 1
Chinese Yam
Shan Yao · 山藥
Chinese Yam Shan Yao 山藥 山药 Rhizoma Dioscoreae ShanYaoTonifyingFormulas: 15
Hawthorn Fruit
Shan Zha · 山楂
Hawthorn Fruit Shan Zha 山楂 山楂 Fructus Crataegi ShanZhaDigestantFormulas: 1
Cornus Fruit
Shan Zhu Yu · 山茱萸
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 山茱萸 Fructus Corni ShanZhuYuAstringentFormulas: 11
Peony Root
Shao Yao · 芍藥
Peony Root Shao Yao 芍藥 芍药 Paeoniae Radix ShaoYaoTonifying
Belamcanda Rhizome
She Gan · 射干
Belamcanda Rhizome She Gan 射干 射干 Rhizoma Belamcandae SheGanHeat-clearingFormulas: 2
Musk
She Xiang · 麝香
Musk She Xiang 麝香 麝香 Moschus SheXiangOrifice-openingFormulas: 1
Medicated Leaven
Shen Qu · 神麴
Medicated Leaven Shen Qu 神麴 神曲 Massa Medicata Fermentata ShenQuDigestantFormulas: 3
Raw Rehmannia Root
Sheng Di Huang · 生地黃
Raw Rehmannia Root Sheng Di Huang 生地黃 生地黄 Radix Rehmanniae ShengDiHuangHeat-clearingFormulas: 23
Fresh Ginger
Sheng Jiang · 生薑
Fresh Ginger Sheng Jiang 生薑 生姜 Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens ShengJiangExterior-releasingFormulas: 42
Fresh Ginger Peel
Sheng Jiang Pi · 生薑皮
Fresh Ginger Peel Sheng Jiang Pi 生薑皮 生姜皮 Cortex Zingiberis Rhizomatis ShengJiangPiDampness-drainingFormulas: 1
Cimicifuga Rhizome
Sheng Ma · 升麻
Cimicifuga Rhizome Sheng Ma 升麻 升麻 Rhizoma Cimicifugae ShengMaExterior-releasingFormulas: 10
Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome
Shi Chang Pu · 石菖蒲
Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome Shi Chang Pu 石菖蒲 石菖蒲 Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii ShiChangPuOrifice-openingFormulas: 4
Gypsum
Shi Gao · 石膏
Gypsum Shi Gao 石膏 石膏 Gypsum Fibrosum ShiGaoHeat-clearingFormulas: 15
Dendrobium
Shi Hu · 石斛
Dendrobium Shi Hu 石斛 石斛 Herba Dendrobii ShiHuTonifyingFormulas: 2
Abalone Shell
Shi Jue Ming · 石決明
Abalone Shell Shi Jue Ming 石決明 石决明 Concha Haliotidis ShiJueMingWind-extinguishingFormulas: 1
Fleeceflower Stem
Shou Wu Teng · 首烏藤
Fleeceflower Stem Shou Wu Teng 首烏藤 首乌藤 Polygoni Multiflori Caulis ShouWuTengMind-calming
Prepared Rehmannia Root
Shu Di Huang · 熟地黃
Prepared Rehmannia Root Shu Di Huang 熟地黃 熟地黄 Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata ShuDiHuangTonifyingFormulas: 30
Sichuan Pepper
Shu Jiao · 蜀椒
Sichuan Pepper Shu Jiao 蜀椒 蜀椒 Pericarpium Zanthoxyli ShuJiaoInterior-warmingFormulas: 1
Water Buffalo Horn
Shui Niu Jiao · 水牛角
Water Buffalo Horn Shui Niu Jiao 水牛角 水牛角 Bubali Cornu ShuiNiuJiaoHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Sour Jujube Seed
Suan Zao Ren · 酸棗仁
Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 酸棗仁 酸枣仁 Semen Ziziphi Spinosae SuanZaoRenMind-calmingFormulas: 4
Different Leaves Pseudostellaria
Tai Zi Shen · 太子參
Different Leaves Pseudostellaria Tai Zi Shen 太子參 太子参 Pseudostellariae Radix TaiZiShenTonifying
Peach Kernel
Tao Ren · 桃仁
Peach Kernel Tao Ren 桃仁 桃仁 Semen Persicae TaoRenBlood-activatingFormulas: 12
Asparagus Root
Tian Dong · 天冬
Asparagus Root Tian Dong 天冬 天冬 Radix Asparagi TianDongTonifyingFormulas: 2
Trichosanthes Root
Tian Hua Fen · 天花粉
Trichosanthes Root Tian Hua Fen 天花粉 天花粉 Radix Trichosanthis TianHuaFenHeat-clearingFormulas: 3
Semiaquilegia Root
Tian Kui Zi · 天葵子
Semiaquilegia Root Tian Kui Zi 天葵子 天葵子 Radix Semiaquilegiae TianKuiZiHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Gastrodia Rhizome
Tian Ma · 天麻
Gastrodia Rhizome Tian Ma 天麻 天麻 Rhizoma Gastrodiae TianMaWind-extinguishingFormulas: 2
Asparagus Tuber
Tian Men Dong · 天門冬
Asparagus Tuber Tian Men Dong 天門冬 天门冬 Radix Asparagi TianMenDongTonifyingFormulas: 1
Tetrapanax Pith
Tong Cao · 通草
Tetrapanax Pith Tong Cao 通草 通草 Medulla Tetrapanacis TongCaoDampness-drainingFormulas: 3
Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome
Tu Fu Ling · 土茯苓
Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome Tu Fu Ling 土茯苓 土茯苓 Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma TuFuLingHeat-clearing
Cuscuta Seed
Tu Si Zi · 菟絲子
Cuscuta Seed Tu Si Zi 菟絲子 菟丝子 Semen Cuscutae TuSiZiTonifyingFormulas: 4
Clematis Root
Wei Ling Xian · 威靈仙
Clematis Root Wei Ling Xian 威靈仙 威灵仙 Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma WeiLingXianWind-damp dispellingFormulas: 2
Flying Squirrel Feces
Wu Ling Zhi · 五靈脂
Flying Squirrel Feces Wu Ling Zhi 五靈脂 五灵脂 Faeces Trogopterori WuLingZhiBlood-activatingFormulas: 4
Mume Fruit
Wu Mei · 烏梅
Mume Fruit Wu Mei 烏梅 乌梅 Mume Fructus WuMeiAstringentFormulas: 2
Schisandra Fruit
Wu Wei Zi · 五味子
Schisandra Fruit Wu Wei Zi 五味子 五味子 Fructus Schisandrae WuWeiZiAstringentFormulas: 11
Lindera Root
Wu Yao · 烏藥
Lindera Root Wu Yao 烏藥 乌药 Radix Linderae WuYaoQi-regulatingFormulas: 5
Evodia Fruit
Wu Zhu Yu · 吳茱萸
Evodia Fruit Wu Zhu Yu 吳茱萸 吴茱萸 Fructus Evodiae WuZhuYuInterior-warmingFormulas: 3
Watermelon Rind
Xi Gua Cui Yi · 西瓜翠衣
Watermelon Rind Xi Gua Cui Yi 西瓜翠衣 西瓜翠衣 Exocarpium Citrulli XiGuaCuiYiHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Asarum / Wild Ginger
Xi Xin · 細辛
Asarum / Wild Ginger Xi Xin 細辛 细辛 Herba Asari XiXinExterior-releasingFormulas: 10
American Ginseng
Xi Yang Shen · 西洋參
American Ginseng Xi Yang Shen 西洋參 西洋参 Radix Panacis Quinquefolii XiYangShenTonifyingFormulas: 1
Cyperus Rhizome
Xiang Fu · 香附
Cyperus Rhizome Xiang Fu 香附 香附 Rhizoma Cyperi XiangFuQi-regulatingFormulas: 8
Mosla
Xiang Ru · 香薷
Mosla Xiang Ru 香薷 香薷 Herba Moslae XiangRuExterior-releasingFormulas: 2
Fennel Fruit
Xiao Hui Xiang · 小茴香
Fennel Fruit Xiao Hui Xiang 小茴香 小茴香 Fructus Foeniculi XiaoHuiXiangInterior-warmingFormulas: 1
Field Thistle
Xiao Ji · 小薊
Field Thistle Xiao Ji 小薊 小蓟 Herba Cirsii XiaoJiHemostaticFormulas: 1
Chinese Garlic
Xie Bai · 薤白
Chinese Garlic Xie Bai 薤白 薤白 Allii Macrostemi Bulbus XieBaiQi-regulatingFormulas: 2
Magnolia Flower
Xin Yi · 辛夷
Magnolia Flower Xin Yi 辛夷 辛夷 Flos Magnoliae XinYiExterior-releasingFormulas: 4
Bitter Apricot Kernel
Xing Ren · 杏仁
Bitter Apricot Kernel Xing Ren 杏仁 杏仁 Semen Armeniacae Amarum XingRenPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 17
Realgar
Xiong Huang · 雄黃
Realgar Xiong Huang 雄黃 雄黄 Realgar XiongHuangToxin-attackingFormulas: 1
Teasel Root
Xu Duan · 續斷
Teasel Root Xu Duan 續斷 续断 Dipsaci Radix XuDuanTonifyingFormulas: 1
Inula Flower
Xuan Fu Hua · 旋覆花
Inula Flower Xuan Fu Hua 旋覆花 旋覆花 Flos Inulae XuanFuHuaPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Scrophularia Root
Xuan Shen · 玄參
Scrophularia Root Xuan Shen 玄參 玄参 Radix Scrophulariae XuanShenHeat-clearingFormulas: 8
Corydalis Rhizome
Yan Hu Suo · 延胡索
Corydalis Rhizome Yan Hu Suo 延胡索 延胡索 Rhizoma Corydalis YanHuSuoBlood-activatingFormulas: 4
Fleeceflower Stem
Ye Jiao Teng · 夜交藤
Fleeceflower Stem Ye Jiao Teng 夜交藤 夜交藤 Caulis Polygoni Multiflori YeJiaoTengMind-calmingFormulas: 1
Wild Chrysanthemum
Ye Ju Hua · 野菊花
Wild Chrysanthemum Ye Ju Hua 野菊花 野菊花 Flos Chrysanthemi Indici YeJuHuaHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Leonurus / Motherwort
Yi Mu Cao · 益母草
Leonurus / Motherwort Yi Mu Cao 益母草 益母草 Herba Leonuri YiMuCaoBlood-activatingFormulas: 1
Maltose / Barley Malt Sugar
Yi Tang · 飴糖
Maltose / Barley Malt Sugar Yi Tang 飴糖 饴糖 Saccharum Granorum YiTangTonifyingFormulas: 3
Coix Seed / Job's Tears
Yi Yi Ren · 薏苡仁
Coix Seed / Job's Tears Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁 薏苡仁 Semen Coicis YiYiRenDampness-drainingFormulas: 7
Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit
Yi Zhi Ren · 益智仁
Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit Yi Zhi Ren 益智仁 益智仁 Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae YiZhiRenTonifyingFormulas: 2
Virgate Wormwood
Yin Chen · 茵陳
Virgate Wormwood Yin Chen 茵陳 茵陈 Herba Artemisiae Scopariae YinChenDampness-drainingFormulas: 4
Virgate Wormwood
Yin Chen Hao · 茵陳蒿
Virgate Wormwood Yin Chen Hao 茵陳蒿 茵陈蒿 Herba Artemisiae Scopariae YinChenHaoDampness-drainingFormulas: 2
Short-horned Epimedium Herb
Yin Yang Huo · 淫羊藿
Short-horned Epimedium Herb Yin Yang Huo 淫羊藿 淫羊藿 Epimedii Folium YinYangHuoTonifying
Turmeric Tuber
Yu Jin · 鬱金
Turmeric Tuber Yu Jin 鬱金 郁金 Curcumae Radix YuJinBlood-activatingFormulas: 1
Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb
Yu Xing Cao · 魚腥草
Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb Yu Xing Cao 魚腥草 鱼腥草 Houttuyniae Herba YuXingCaoHeat-clearing
Akebia Fruit
Yu Zhi Zi · 预知子
Akebia Fruit Yu Zhi Zi 预知子 预知子 Akebiae Fructus YuZhiZiQi-regulating
Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome
Yu Zhu · 玉竹
Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome Yu Zhu 玉竹 玉竹 Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati YuZhuTonifyingFormulas: 2
Polygala Root
Yuan Zhi · 遠志
Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 遠志 远志 Radix Polygalae YuanZhiMind-calmingFormulas: 7
Gleditsia Thorn
Zao Jiao Ci · 皂角刺
Gleditsia Thorn Zao Jiao Ci 皂角刺 皂角刺 Gleditsiae Spina ZaoJiaoCiBlood-activatingFormulas: 2
Alisma Rhizome
Ze Xie · 澤瀉
Alisma Rhizome Ze Xie 澤瀉 泽泻 Rhizoma Alismatis ZeXieDampness-drainingFormulas: 17
Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb
Zhe Bei Mu · 浙貝母
Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb Zhe Bei Mu 浙貝母 浙贝母 Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii ZheBeiMuPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 1
Pearl
Zhen Zhu · 珍珠
Pearl Zhen Zhu 珍珠 珍珠 Margarita ZhenZhuMind-calmingFormulas: 1
Prepared Aconite Accessory Root
Zhi Fu Zi · 製附子
Prepared Aconite Accessory Root Zhi Fu Zi 製附子 制附子 Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata ZhiFuZiInterior-warmingFormulas: 3
Honey-fried Licorice
Zhi Gan Cao · 炙甘草
Honey-fried Licorice Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 炙甘草 Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle ZhiGanCaoTonifyingFormulas: 52
Prepared Fleeceflower Root
Zhi He Shou Wu · 製何首烏
Prepared Fleeceflower Root Zhi He Shou Wu 製何首烏 制何首乌 Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata ZhiHeShouWuTonifying
Bitter Orange
Zhi Ke · 枳殼
Bitter Orange Zhi Ke 枳殼 枳壳 Fructus Aurantii ZhiKeQi-regulatingFormulas: 14
Anemarrhena Rhizome
Zhi Mu · 知母
Anemarrhena Rhizome Zhi Mu 知母 知母 Rhizoma Anemarrhenae ZhiMuHeat-clearingFormulas: 17
Immature Bitter Orange
Zhi Shi · 枳實
Immature Bitter Orange Zhi Shi 枳實 枳实 Fructus Aurantii Immaturus ZhiShiQi-regulatingFormulas: 10
Gardenia Fruit
Zhi Zi · 梔子
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 梔子 栀子 Fructus Gardeniae ZhiZiHeat-clearingFormulas: 22
Gardenia Peel
Zhi Zi Pi · 梔子皮
Gardenia Peel Zhi Zi Pi 梔子皮 栀子皮 Pericarpium Gardeniae ZhiZiPiHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Polyporus
Zhu Ling · 豬苓
Polyporus Zhu Ling 豬苓 猪苓 Polyporus ZhuLingDampness-drainingFormulas: 4
Bamboo Shavings
Zhu Ru · 竹茹
Bamboo Shavings Zhu Ru 竹茹 竹茹 Bambusae Caulis in Taenia ZhuRuPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 2
Cinnabar
Zhu Sha · 朱砂
Cinnabar Zhu Sha 朱砂 朱砂 Cinnabaris ZhuShaMind-calmingFormulas: 1
Lophatherum
Zhu Ye · 竹葉
Lophatherum Zhu Ye 竹葉 竹叶 Herba Lophatheri ZhuYeHeat-clearingFormulas: 2
Viola
Zi Hua Di Ding · 紫花地丁
Viola Zi Hua Di Ding 紫花地丁 紫花地丁 Herba Violae ZiHuaDiDingHeat-clearingFormulas: 1
Perilla Leaf
Zi Su Ye · 紫蘇葉
Perilla Leaf Zi Su Ye 紫蘇葉 紫苏叶 Folium Perillae ZiSuYeExterior-releasingFormulas: 8
Perilla Fruit
Zi Su Zi · 紫蘇子
Perilla Fruit Zi Su Zi 紫蘇子 紫苏子 Perillae Fructus ZiSuZiPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 4
Aster Root
Zi Wan · 紫菀
Aster Root Zi Wan 紫菀 紫菀 Radix Asteris ZiWanPhlegm-resolvingFormulas: 3
Herb Knowledge
Learn how herbs are described in TCM through traditional properties, functions and their roles in classical formulas.
Fa Ban Xia (Standardized Pinellia): Dry Dampness, Transform Phlegm, and Harmonize the Stomach
Jing Jie Sui (Schizonepeta Spike): Release the Exterior, Disperse Wind, and Vent Rashes
Chong Lou (Paris Rhizome): Clear Heat, Resolve Toxicity, and Stop Pain
Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus Bark): Clear Heat, Dry Dampness, and Dispel Wind
Ku Xing Ren (Bitter Apricot Kernel): Descend Qi, Stop Cough, and Moisten the Intestines
Huang Jing (Solomonseal Rhizome): Tonify Qi, Nourish Yin, and Strengthen the Spleen
Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit): Relax Sinews, Unblock the Collaterals, and Harmonize the Stomach
Bai Hua She She Cao (Hedyotis Herb): Clear Heat, Resolve Toxicity, and Dissipate Nodules
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