Dang Gui, also known as Angelica sinensis or Chinese Angelica, is the dried root of a plant from the Apiaceae family. Renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as the "holy herb for women," it is celebrated for its ability to nourish blood, promote blood circulation, regulate menstruation, relieve pain, and ease constipation. Its earliest mention is in the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), where it is listed as a top-grade herb. It was noted fo

Yu Zhu, also known as Polygonatum or Solomon’s Seal, is the dried rhizome of the Polygonatum odoratum plant from the Liliaceae family. Renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and quench thirst, Yu Zhu holds a significant place in herbal therapy.

Chinese Quince (Mu Gua), known in TCM as the dried, nearly mature fruit of Chaenomeles speciosa, Chaenomeles sinensis, or related plants in the Rosaceae family, is a valued herb for its ability to relax muscles, promote circulation, and aid digestion. While its earliest mention appears in the ancient Chinese text Shi Jing (Book of Songs) as a cultivated fruit tree, its medicinal value was not widely recognized until later.

Jie Geng, also known as Balloon Flower or Platycodon Root, is the dried root of the Platycodon grandiflorus plant from the Campanulaceae family. Valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to clear lung phlegm, soothe the throat, and guide other herbs to the upper body, Jie Geng is a unique and versatile herb. Its use was first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica) as a middle-grade herb, noted for treating “chest and rib p

Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying), known as "Granny’s Herb" or "Yellow Flower Herb," is the dried whole plant of Taraxacum mongolicum, Taraxacum sinicum, or related species from the Asteraceae family. Prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to clear heat, detoxify, reduce swelling, and promote urination, dandelion is a versatile herb. Its use was first recorded in the Tang Bencao (Tang Materia Medica), noted for treating “breast abscesses and swelling, with juice

Niu Bang Zi, also known as Arctium Fruit or Burdock Seed, is the dried mature fruit of the burdock plant (Arctium lappa) from the Asteraceae family. Valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to disperse wind-heat, promote lung function, soothe the throat, and detoxify, it holds a significant place in herbal therapy. Its use was first recorded in the Ming Yi Bie Lu (Supplementary Records of Famous Physicians), classified as a lower-grade herb, noted for “imp

Bitter Apricot Seed (Ku Xing Ren), the dried mature seed of the apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca or related species), is a key herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Valued for its ability to relieve cough, calm wheezing, and promote bowel movements, it holds an important place in herbal therapy. Its use was first noted in the Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), though early texts did not distinguish between bitter and sweet apricot seeds.

Bai Jiang Can, also known as Silkworm or Fried Silkworm, is the dried body of silkworm larvae (Bombyx mori) infected and stiffened by Beauveria bassiana fungus. Valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to dispel wind, stop spasms, transform phlegm, and resolve toxins, Bai Jiang Can holds a unique place in herbal therapy. Its use was first noted in the Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), though early descriptions were brief.

Bai Xian Pi, also known as Dictamnus Root Bark or White Fresh Bark, is the dried root bark of the Dictamnus plant, a valued herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Renowned for its ability to clear heat, detoxify, dry dampness, and relieve itching, Bai Xian Pi has been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions and other ailments.

Mai Wei Di Huang Wan, a time-honored formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a variation of the classic Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill). It is designed to treat lung and kidney yin deficiency, a condition characterized by symptoms like night sweats, dry throat, and cough.

Originating from Zhang Zhongjing’s Shanghan Zabing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases) in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Gui Zhi Qu Shao Yao Tang is designed to address chest yang deficiency and internal trapping of pathogenic factors following the mistreatment of Taiyang (Greater Yang) syndromes. This classic text, later divided into Shanghan Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue, laid the foundation for TCM’s syndrome differentiation and treatment.

Yi Gan San, a classic herbal formula from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), originates from the Ming Dynasty physician Xue Kai’s Baoying Cuoyao (Essentials for Protecting Infants). It is primarily used to treat symptoms caused by excessive liver fire, particularly in children, such as acute convulsions and spasms. Historically, children were prone to liver fire due to fright, poor digestion, or the influence of their parents’ emotions, diet, or lifestyle, leading to sympto

Zuo Ci Wan, or Rehmannia Pill, is a renowned Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula celebrated for its ability to nourish yin, subdue liver yang, and improve hearing and vision. It primarily treats conditions caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency with rising virtual fire, leading to symptoms like tinnitus, deafness, dizziness, and blurred vision. While its exact origin is debated, it is commonly attributed to two ancient texts: Revised Extensive Discourse on Warm-Heat

Shen Zhuo Tang, also known as Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang (Sweet Ginger, Poria, and Atractylodes Decoction), is a classic formula from the...

This revered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedy is designed to warm and tonify heart yang while calming the mind and relieving palpitations. It treats heart yang deficiency, with symptoms like irritability, palpitations, insomnia, chest tightness, cold limbs, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, pale complexion, a pale tongue with white coating, and a slow, weak pulse. The formula’s simple yet effective blend of herbs works synergistically to restore balance.

Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin, or Detoxifying and Supporting Decoction, is a classic formula from the Ming Dynasty physician Xue Ji’s Zhengti Leiyao. It is primarily used to treat suppurative (pus-forming) conditions caused by bodily deficiency, such as abscesses and swollen lymph nodes. In ancient times, poor hygiene often led to infections like carbuncles or lymphadenitis, causing localized pus, swelling, and pain. This formula was developed to address these issues effectively.

Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig, and Dried Ginger Decoction, known as Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang, is a classic formula from the Eastern Han Dynasty physician Zhang Zhongjing’s Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases. This time-honored remedy is primarily used to treat Shaoyang disorders caused by external wind-cold invasions, accompanied by internal fluid retention.

Bitter Orange Peel, known as Zhi Qiao in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried, immature fruit of the Citrus aurantium plant or its cultivated varieties. Renowned for its ability to regulate qi, relieve chest and abdominal fullness, and promote digestion, it holds a significant place in TCM. Its use dates back to ancient times, with a long history of clinical application.

Paris Root, also known as Chong Lou or Seven-Leaf One-Flower, is the dried rhizome of Paris polyphylla or Paris yunnanensis, a plant from the lily family. Valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to clear heat, detoxify, reduce swelling, relieve pain, and calm seizures, it has been used for centuries. Its medicinal history traces back to ancient texts, and its applications continue to expand with modern research.

Turmeric Root, known as Yu Jin in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried rhizome of plants like Curcuma longa, Curcuma aromatica, or Curcuma zedoaria. Valued for its ability to promote blood circulation, relieve depression, clear the mind, and support liver health, it holds a significant place in TCM. Its uses have been documented across various historical herbal texts.

Schizonepeta, known as Jing Jie in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the flower spike of the Schizonepeta tenuifolia plant. This herb is widely used as a surface-relieving remedy to treat colds, skin issues, and bleeding. Its medicinal value has been recognized since ancient times, making it a key component in TCM. Schizonepeta was first mentioned in the Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), though early texts did not clearly distinguish between the