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Chinese Herb Encyclopedia

Explore the properties, functions, and uses of common Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs.

Showing 40 herbs

人参

Ginseng

Qi
Warm
SweetBitter

Functions:

Boost QiStrengthen immunity

Enters: Spleen, Lung, Heart

黄芪

Astragalus

Qi
Warm
Sweet

Functions:

Boost QiStrengthen immunity

Enters: Spleen, Lung

党参

Codonopsis

Qi
Neutral
Sweet

Functions:

Tonify QiStrengthen Spleen

Enters: Spleen, Lung

当归

Angelica

Blood
Warm
SweetAcrid

Functions:

Nourish BloodRegulate menstruation

Enters: Heart, Liver, Spleen

熟地黄

Prepared Rehmannia

Blood
Warm
Sweet

Functions:

Nourish BloodTonify Yin

Enters: Liver, Kidney

枸杞子

Goji Berry

Yin
Neutral
Sweet

Functions:

Nourish LiverBenefit Kidney

Enters: Liver, Kidney

麦冬

Ophiopogon

Yin
Cool
SweetSlightly bitter

Functions:

Nourish YinMoisten Lung

Enters: Heart, Lung, Stomach

沙参

Glehnia

Yin
Cool
SweetBitter

Functions:

Nourish YinMoisten Lung

Enters: Lung, Stomach

山药

Chinese Yam

Yin
Neutral
Sweet

Functions:

Nourish YinStrengthen Spleen

Enters: Spleen, Lung, Kidney

枸杞

Wolfberry

Yin
Neutral
Sweet

Functions:

Nourish LiverBenefit Kidney

Enters: Liver, Kidney

肉桂

Cinnamon Bark

Yang
Hot
SweetAcrid

Functions:

Warm KidneyStrengthen Yang

Enters: Kidney, Spleen, Heart

附子

Aconite

Yang
Hot
Acrid

Functions:

Warm KidneyStrengthen Yang

Enters: Heart, Kidney, Spleen

杜仲

Eucommia

Yang
Warm
Sweet

Functions:

Strengthen KidneyRaise Yang

Enters: Liver, Kidney

金银花

Honeysuckle

Heat
Cold
Sweet

Functions:

Clear HeatDetoxify

Enters: Heart, Lung, Stomach

板蓝根

Isatis Root

Heat
Cold
Bitter

Functions:

Clear HeatDetoxify

Enters: Heart, Stomach

黄连

Coptis

Heat
Cold
Bitter

Functions:

Clear HeatDry Dampness

Enters: Heart, Spleen, Stomach, Liver

菊花

Chrysanthemum

Heat
Cool
SweetBitter

Functions:

Clear HeatBrighten eyes

Enters: Liver, Lung

薏苡仁

Coix Seed

Damp
Cool
SweetBland

Functions:

Drain DampnessStrengthen Spleen

Enters: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney

茯苓

Poria

Damp
Neutral
SweetBland

Functions:

Drain DampnessCalm mind

Enters: Heart, Spleen, Kidney

泽泻

Alisma

Damp
Cold
SweetBitter

Functions:

Drain DampnessClear Heat

Enters: Kidney, Bladder

陈皮

Tangerine Peel

Qi
Warm
AcridBitter

Functions:

Regulate QiStrengthen Spleen

Enters: Lung, Spleen

枳实

Immature Bitter Orange

Qi
Cold
BitterAcrid

Functions:

Break Qi stagnationResolve phlegm

Enters: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine

木香

Costus Root

Qi
Warm
AcridBitter

Functions:

Move QiRelieve pain

Enters: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine

甘草

Licorice

Qi
Neutral
Sweet

Functions:

Tonify QiCalm mind

Enters: Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach

白术

White Atractylodes

Qi
Warm
SweetBitter

Functions:

Strengthen SpleenDry Dampness

Enters: Spleen, Stomach

丹参

Salvia

Blood
Cold
Bitter

Functions:

Invigorate BloodClear Heat

Enters: Heart, Liver

川芎

Chuanxiong

Blood
Warm
Acrid

Functions:

Invigorate BloodPromote Qi

Enters: Liver, Gallbladder

桃仁

Peach Kernel

Blood
Neutral
Bitter

Functions:

Invigorate BloodRemove stasis

Enters: Heart, Liver, Large Intestine

红花

Safflower

Blood
Warm
Acrid

Functions:

Invigorate BloodRemove stasis

Enters: Heart, Liver

三七

Notoginseng

Blood
Warm
SweetBitter

Functions:

Stop bleedingRemove stasis

Enters: Liver, Stomach

阿胶

Ejiao

Blood
Neutral
Sweet

Functions:

Nourish BloodStop bleeding

Enters: Heart, Lung, Kidney

天麻

Gastrodia

Wind
Neutral
Sweet

Functions:

Extinguish WindCalm Liver

Enters: Liver

钩藤

Uncaria

Wind
Cool
Sweet

Functions:

Extinguish WindClear Heat

Enters: Heart, Liver

酸枣仁

Sour Jujube

Yin
Neutral
SweetSour

Functions:

Calm mindNourish Heart

Enters: Heart, Spleen, Gallbladder

远志

Polygala

Yin
Warm
BitterAcrid

Functions:

Calm mindBenefit Intelligence

Enters: Heart, Kidney, Lung

半夏

Pinellia

Phlegm
Warm
AcridBitter

Functions:

Dry DampnessResolve phlegm

Enters: Spleen, Stomach, Lung

贝母

Fritillaria

Phlegm
Cold
Bitter

Functions:

Clear HeatResolve phlegm

Enters: Heart, Lung

桔梗

Platycodon

Phlegm
Neutral
BitterAcrid

Functions:

Spread Lung QiClear Heat

Enters: Lung

杏仁

Apricot Kernel

Phlegm
Warm
BitterAcrid

Functions:

Moisten LungStop cough

Enters: Lung, Large Intestine

黄芩

Scutellaria

Heat
Cold
Bitter

Functions:

Clear HeatDry Dampness

Enters: Lung, Gallbladder, Spleen, Large Intestine

⚠️ Disclaimer: This encyclopedia is for educational purposes only. Herbs can interact with medications and may not be suitable for everyone. Always consult a qualified TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

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