Herbs by Category (347)
Disperse Wind-Cold (13)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Huang | 麻黃 | Ephedrae Herba | Ephedra stem |
| Gui Zhi | 桂枝 | Cinnamomi Ramulus | Cinnamon twig |
| Zi Su Ye | 紫蘇葉 | Perillae Folium | Perilla leaf |
| Jing Jie | 荊芥 | Schizonepetae Herba | Schizonepeta |
| Fang Feng | 防風 | Saposhnikoviae Radix | Siler |
| Qiang Huo | 羌活 | Notopterygii Rhizoma seu Radix | Notopterygium root |
| Gao Ben | 藁本 | Ligustici Rhizoma | Chinese lovage root |
| Bai Zhi | 白芷 | Angelicae Dahuricae Radix | Angelica root |
| Xi Xin | 細辛 | Asari Herba | Chinese wild ginger |
| Sheng Jiang | 生薑 | Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens | Fresh ginger |
| Xiang Ru | 香薷 | Moslae Herba | Aromatic madder |
| Cang Er Zi | 蒼耳子 | Xanthii Fructus | Xanthium fruit |
| Xin Yi Hua | 辛夷花 | Magnoliae Flos | Magnolia flower |
Disperse Wind-Heat (11)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo He | 薄荷 | Menthae Haplocalycis Herba | Field mint |
| Niu Bang Zi | 牛蒡子 | Arctii Fructus | Burdock fruit |
| Chan Tui | 蟬蛻 | Cicadae Periostracum | Cicada moulting |
| Sang Ye | 桑葉 | Mori Folium | Mulberry leaf |
| Ju Hua | 菊花 | Chrysanthemi Flos | Chrysanthemum flower |
| Man Jing Zi | 蔓荊子 | Viticis Fructus | Vitex fruit |
| Dan Dou Chi | 淡豆豉 | Sojae Semen Preparatum | Prepared soybean |
| Mu Zei | 木賊 | Equiseti Hiemalis herba | Scouring rush |
| Ge Gen | 葛根 | Puerariae Radix | Kudzu root |
| Chai Hu | 柴胡 | Bupleuri Radix | Hare’s ear root |
| Sheng Ma | 升麻 | Cimicifugae Rhizoma | Bugbane rhizome |
Clear & Purge Heat (8)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shi Gao | 石膏 | Gypsum Fibrosum | Gypsum |
| Zhi Mu | 知母 | Anemarrhenae Rhizoma | Anemarrhena rhizome |
| Zhi Zi | 梔子 | Gardeniae Fructus | Gardenia fruit |
| Dan Zhu Ye | 淡竹葉 | Lophatheri Herba | Lophatherum |
| Xia Ku Cao | 夏枯草 | Prunellae Spica | Selfheal spike |
| Lu Gen | 蘆根 | Phragmitis Rhizoma | Reed rhizome |
| Tian Hua Fen | 天花粉 | Trichosanthis Radix | Trichosanthes root |
| Jue Ming Zi | 決明子 | Cassiae Semen | Cassia seed |
Clear Blood-Heat (5)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shui Niu Jiao | 水牛角 | Bubali Cornu | Water buffalo horn |
| Sheng Di Huang | 生地黃 | Rehmanniae Radix | Rehmannia root |
| Xuan Shen | 玄參 | Scrophulariae Radix | Figwort root |
| Mu Dan Pi | 牧丹皮 | Moutan Cortex | Tree peony bark |
| Zi Cao | 紫草 | Arnebiae/Lithospermi Radix | Lithospermum root |
Clear Damp-Heat (6)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huang Qin | 黃芩 | Scutellariae Radix | Scute |
| Huang Lian | 黃連 | Coptidis Rhizoma | Coptis root |
| Huang Bai | 黃柏 | Phellodendri Cortex | Amur cork‐tree bark |
| Long Dan Cao | 龍膽草 | Gentianae Radix | Gentiana |
| Ku Shen | 苦參 | Sophorae Flavescentis Radix | Sophora root |
| Qin Pi | 秦皮 | Fraxini Cortex | Ash bark |
Clear Toxic-Heat (21)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin Yin Hua | 金銀花 | Lonicerae Flos | Honeysuckle flower |
| Lian Qiao | 連翹 | Forsythiae Fructus | Forsythia fruit |
| Da Qing Ye | 大靑葉 | Isatidis Folium | Isatis leaf |
| Ban Lan Gen | 板藍根 | Isatidis Radix | Isatis root |
| Qing Dai | 靑黛 | Indigo naturalis | Indigo |
| Pu Gong Ying | 浦公英 | Taraxaci Herba | Dandelion |
| Zi Hua Di Ding | 紫花地丁 | Violae Herba | Violet |
| Ye Ju Hua | 野菊花 | Chrysanthemi indici Flos | Wild chrysanthemum flower |
| Si Gua Luo | 絲瓜絡 | Luffae Fructus Retinervus | Loofah |
| Bai Jiang Cao | 敗醬草 | Patriniae Herba | Patrinia |
| Yu Xing Cao | 魚腥草 | Houttuyniae Herba | Houttuynia |
| Bai Hua She She Cao | 白花蛇舌草 | Hedyotis diffusae Herba | Hedyotis, oldenlandia |
| Bai Tou Weng | 白頭翁 | Pulsatillae Radix | Pulsatilla |
| He Ye | 荷葉 | Nelumbinis Folium | Lotus leaf |
| Lu Dou | 綠豆 | Phaseoli radiati Semen | Mung bean |
| Hong Teng | 紅藤 | Sargentodoxae Caulis | Sargentodoxa vine |
| Bai Xian Pi | 白鮮皮 | Dictamni Cortex | Dictamnus root bark |
| Tu Fu Ling | 土茯苓 | Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma | Smilax |
| Ma Bo | 馬勃 | Lasiosphaera/Calvatia | Puffball |
| Shan Dou Gen | 山豆根 | Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix | Bushy sophora |
| She Gan | 射干 | Belamcandae Rhizoma | Blackberry lily rhizome |
Clear Deficiency-Heat (5)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qing Hao | 靑蒿 | Artemisiae Annuae Herba | Sweet wormwood |
| Di Gu Pi | 地骨皮 | Lycii Cortex | Wolfberry root bark |
| Bai Wei | 白薇 | Cynanchi Atrati Radix | Swallowwort root |
| Yin Chai Hu | 銀柴胡 | Stellariae Radix | Stellaria root |
| Hu Huang Lian | 胡黃蓮 | Picrorhizae Rhizoma | Picrorhiza rhizoma |
Purgatives (4)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Huang | 大黃 | Rhei Radix et Rhizoma | Rhubarb root |
| Mang Xiao | 芒硝 | Natrii Sulfas | Mirabilite |
| Fan Xie Ye | 番瀉葉 | Sennae Folium | Senna leaf |
| Lu Hui | 蘆薈 | Aloe | Aloe |
Laxatives (2)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huo Ma Ren | 火麻仁 | Cannabis Semen | Hemp seeds |
| Yu Li Ren | 郁李仁 | Pruni Semen | Bush cherry pit |
Cathartics (3)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gan Sui | 甘遂 | Kansui Radix | Kan‐sui root |
| Da Ji | 大戟 | Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix | Euphorbia root |
| Yuan Hua | 芫花 | Genkwa Flos | Genkwa flower |
Drain Damp (26)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Ling | 茯苓 | Poria | Poria |
| Zhu Ling | 豬苓 | Polyporus | Polyporus |
| Ze Xie | 澤瀉 | Alismatis Rhizoma | Water plantain |
| Yi Yi Ren | 薏苡仁 | Coicis Semen | Coix seed |
| Che Qian Zi | 車前子 | Plantaginis Semen | Plantago seed |
| Hua Shi | 滑石 | Talcum | Talc |
| Mu Tong | 木通 | Akebiae Caulis | Akebia caulis |
| Chuan Mu Tong | 川木通 | Clematidis Armandii Caulis | Clematidis caulis |
| Tong Cao | 通草 | Tetrapanacis Medulla | Rice paper plant pith |
| Deng Xin Cao | 燈心草 | Junci Medulla | Juncus pith |
| Qu Mai | 瞿麥 | Dianthi Herba | Lilac pink |
| Bian Xu | 萹蓄 | Polygoni Avicularis Herba | Knotgrass |
| Shi Wei | 石葦 | Pyrrosiae Folium | Pyrrosia leaf |
| Di Fu Zi | 地膚子 | Kochiae Fructus | Broom cypress fruit |
| Dong Gua Zi | 冬瓜子 | Benincasae Semen | Winter melon seed |
| Dong Gua Pi | 冬瓜皮 | Benincasae Exocarpium | Winter melon rind |
| Dong Kui Zi | 冬葵子 | Malvae Fructus | Mallow fruit |
| Bi Xie | 萆薢 | Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma | Tokoro |
| Jin Qian Cao | 金錢草 | Lysimachiae Herba | Lysimachia |
| Hai Jin Sha | 海金沙 | Lygodii Spora | Lygodium spore |
| Chi Xiao Dou | 赤小豆 | Phaseoli Semen | Adzuki bean |
| Yin Chen | 茵蔯 | Artemisiae Scopariae Herba | Virgate wormwood |
| Han Fang Ji | 漢防己 | Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix | Stephania root |
| Ban Bian Lian | 半邊蓮 | Lobeliae Chinensis Herba | Chinese lobelia |
| Yu Mi Xu | 玉米鬚 | Maydis Stigma | Cornsilk |
| Sheng Jiang Pi | 生薑皮 | Zingiberis Rhizomatis Cortex | Peel of fresh ginger |
Dispel Wind-Damp (11)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Huo | 獨活 | Angelicae Pubescentis Radix | Pubescent angelica root |
| Wei Ling Xian | 威靈仙 | Clematidis Radix | Clematis root |
| Hai Tong Pi | 海桐皮 | Erythrinae Cortex | Coral‐bean bark |
| Mu Gua | 木瓜 | Chaenomelis Fructus | Chinese quince fruit |
| Can Sha | 蠶砂 | Bombycis Faeces | Silkworm feces |
| Sang Ji Sheng | 桑寄生 | Taxilli Herba | Mulberry mistletoe |
| Wu Jia Pi | 五加皮 | Acanthopanacis Cortex | Acanthopanax root bark |
| Qin Jiao | 秦艽 | Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix | Gentiana macrophylla root |
| Sang Zhi | 桑枝 | Mori Ramulus | Mulberry twig |
| Xi Xian Cao | 豨薟草 | Siegesbeckiae Herba | Siegesbeckia |
| Bai Hua She | 白花蛇 | Agkistrodon/Bungarus | Multibanded krati |
Dissolve Hot-Phlegm (13)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qian Hu | 前胡 | Peucedani Radix | Hog‐fennel root |
| Chuan Bei Mu | 川貝母 | Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus | Sichuan fritillaria bulb |
| Zhe Bei Mu | 浙貝母 | Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus | Zhejiang fritillaria bulb |
| Gua Lou | 瓜蔞 | Trichosanthis Fructus | Trichosanthes fruit |
| Gua Lou Pi | 瓜蔞皮 | Trichosanthis Pericarpium | Trichosanthes peel |
| Gua Lou Ren | 瓜蔞仁 | Trichosanthis Semen | Trichosanthes seed |
| Zhu Ru | 竹茹 | Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam | Bamboo shavings |
| Fu Hai Shi | 浮海石 | Pumex | Pumice |
| Hai Ge Ke | 海蛤殼 | Meretricis/Cyclinae Concha | Clam shell |
| Kun Bu | 昆布 | Eckloniae Thallus | Kelp |
| Hai Zao | 海藻 | Sargassum | Seaweed |
| Huang Yao Zi | 黃藥子 | Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Rhizoma | Dioscorea bulbifera tuber |
| Dan Nan Xing | 膽南星 | Arisaema Cum Bile | Bile‐prepared Arisaema |
Dissolve Cold-Phlegm (8)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Xia | 半夏 | Pinelliae Rhizoma | Pinellia |
| Tian Nan Xing | 天南星 | Arisaematis Rhizoma | Jack‐in‐the‐pulpit |
| Bai Fu Zi | 白附子 | Typhonii Rhizoma | Typhonium rhizome |
| Bai Jie Zi | 白芥子 | Sinapis Semen | White mustard seed |
| Zao Jiao Ci | 皂角子 | Gleditsiae Spina | Gleditsia thorn |
| Jie Geng | 桔梗 | Platycodi Radix | Balloon flower root |
| Xuan Fu Hua | 旋覆花 | Inulae Flos | Inula flower |
| Bai Qian | 白前 | Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma | Swallow wort rhizome |
Stop Cough & Wheezing (8)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xing Ren | 杏仁 | Armeniacae Semen Amarum | Apricot kernel |
| Zi Wan | 紫菀 | Asteris Radix | Aster root |
| Kuan Dong Hua | 款冬花 | Farfarae Flos | Tussilago flower |
| Zi Su Zi | 紫蘇子 | Perillae Fructus | Perilla fruit |
| Pi Pa Ye | 枇杷葉 | Eriobotryae Folium | Loquat leaf |
| Bai Bu | 百部 | Stemonae Radix | Stemona root |
| Sang Bai Pi | 桑白皮 | Mori Cortex | Mulberry root bark |
| Ting Li Zi | 葶藶子 | Lepidii/Descurainiae Semen | Tingli seed |
Aromatics for Damp (8)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cang Zhu | 蒼朮 | Atractylodis Rhizoma | Atractylodes rhizome |
| Hou Po | 厚朴 | Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex | Magnolia bark |
| Huo Xiang | 藿香 | Pogostemonis/Agastaches Herba | Patchouli |
| Pei Lan | 佩蘭 | Eupatorii Herba | Eupatorium |
| Sha Ren | 砂仁 | Amomi Fructus | Grains‐of‐paradise fruit |
| Bai Dou Kou | 白豆蔲 | Amomi Fructus Rotundus | Round cardamon |
| Cao Dou Kou | 草豆蔲 | Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen | Katsumada galangal seed |
| Cao Guo | 草果 | Tsaoko Fructus | Tsaoko fruit |
Digestives (6)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Zha | 山楂 | Crataegi Fructus | Hawthorn fruit |
| Shen Qu | 神麯 | Massa medicata Fermentata | Medicated leaven |
| Mai Ya | 麥芽 | Hordei Fructus Germinatus | Barley sprout |
| Gu Ya | 穀芽 | Setariae Fructus Germinatus | Grain sprout |
| Lai Fu Zi | 萊菔子 | Raphani Semen | Radish seed |
| Ji Nei Jin | 雞內金 | Gigeriae Galli Endothelium Corneum | Chicken gizzard |
Regulate Qi (18)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Pi (Ju Pi) | 陳皮 | Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium | Tangerine peel |
| Ju Hong | 橘紅 | Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium Rubrum | Tangerine flavedo |
| Ju He | 橘核 | Citri Reticulatae Semen | Tangerine seed |
| Qing Pi | 靑皮 | Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium | Immature tangerine peel |
| Zhi Shi | 枳實 | Aurantii Fructus Immaturus | Immature bitter orange |
| Zhi Ke | 枳殼 | Aurantii Fructus | Bitter orange |
| Fo Shou | 佛手 | Citri Sarcodactylis Fructus | Buddha’s hand |
| Da Fu Pi | 大腹皮 | Arecae Pericarpium | Areca husk |
| Xiang Fu | 香附 | Cyperi Rhizoma | Cyperus |
| Mu Xiang | 木香 | Aucklandiae Radix | Saussurea |
| Wu Yao | 烏藥 | Linderae Radix | Lindera root |
| Chen Xiang | 沈香 | Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum | Aquilaria wood |
| Tan Xiang | 檀香 | Santali Albi Lignum | Sandalwood |
| Xie Bai | 薤白 | Allii Macrostemi Bulbus | Garlic chives |
| Mei Gui Hua | 玫瑰花 | Rosae Rugosae Flos | Chinese Rose bud |
| Chuan Lian Zi | 川楝子 | Toosendan Fructus | Sichuan chinaberry |
| Li Zhi He | 荔枝核 | Litchi Semen | Leechee nut |
| Shi Di | 柿蒂 | Kaki Calyx | Persimmon calyx |
Stop Bleeding (16)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Qi | 三七 | Notoginseng Radix | Pseudoginseng |
| Pu Huang | 蒲黃 | Typhae Pollen | Cattail pollen |
| Qian Cao | 茜草 | Rubiae Radix | Madder root |
| Da Ji | 大薊 | Cirsii Japonici Herba sive Radix | Large thistle |
| Xiao Ji | 小薊 | Cirsii Herba | Small thistle |
| Di Yu | 地楡 | Sanguisorbae Radix | Garden burnet root |
| Huai Hua | 槐花 | Sophorae Flos Immaturus | Pagoda tree bud |
| Ce Bai Ye | 側柏葉 | Platycladi Cacumen | Chinese arborvitae |
| Bai Mao Gen | 白茅根 | Imperatae Rhizoma | Lalang grass rhizome |
| Xian He Cao | 仙鶴草 | Agrimoniae Herba | Agrimony |
| Bai Ji | 白芨 | Bletillae Rhizoma | Bletilla rhizome |
| Xue Yu Tan | 血餘炭 | Crinis Carbonisatus | Charred human hair |
| Zong Lu Pi | 棕櫚皮 | Trachycarpi Petiolus | Trachycarpus stiple fiber |
| Ou Jie | 藕節 | Nelumbinis Nodus Rhizomatis | Lotus rhizome node |
| Ai Ye | 艾葉 | Artemisiae Argyi Folium | Mugwort leaf |
| Pao Jiang | 炮薑 | Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum | Processed ginger |
Activate Blood (28)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuan Xiong | 川芎 | Chuanxiong Rhizoma | Cnidium |
| Dan Shen | 丹參 | Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix | Salvia root |
| Ji Xue Teng | 雞血藤 | Spatholobi Caulis | Spatholobus root and vine |
| Yan Hu Suo | 延胡索 | Corydalis Rhizoma | Corydalis |
| Yu Jin | 鬱金 | Curcumae Radix | Curcuma |
| Jiang Huang | 薑黃 | Curcumae Longae Rhizoma | Turmeric |
| Yi Mu Cao | 益母草 | Leonuri Herba | Motherwort herb |
| Ze Lan | 澤蘭 | Lycopi Herba | Bugleweed |
| Hu Zhang | 虎杖 | Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma | Bushy knotweed rhizome |
| Chi Shao | 赤芍 | Paeoniae Radix Rubra | Red peony root |
| Tao Ren | 桃仁 | Persicae Semen | Peach kernel |
| Hong Hua | 紅花 | Carthami Flos | Safflower |
| E Zhu | 莪朮 | Curcumae Rhizoma | Curcuma zedoaria |
| San Leng | 三棱 | Sparganii Rhizoma | Bur‐reed rhizome |
| Ru Xiang | 乳香 | Olibanum | Frankincense |
| Mo Yao | 沒藥 | Myrrha | Myrrh |
| Huai Niu Xi | 懷牛膝 | Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix | Achyranthes root |
| Chuan Niu Xi | 川牛膝 | Cyathulae Radix | Cyathula root |
| Wang Bu Liu Xing | 王不留行 | Vaccariae Semen | Vaccaria seed |
| Liu Ji Nu | 劉寄奴 | Artemisiae Anomalae Herba | Anomalous artemisia |
| Xue Jie | 血竭 | Daemonoropis Resina | Dragon’s blood |
| Su Mu | 蘇木 | Sappan Lignum | Sappan wood |
| Wu Ling Zhi | 五靈脂 | Trogopterori Faeces | Flying squirrel feces |
| Jiang Xiang | 降香 | Dalbergiae Odoriferae Lignum | Scented rosewood |
| Wa Leng Zi | 瓦楞子 | Arcae Concha | Ark shell |
| Shui Zhi | 水蛭 | Hirudo | Leech |
| Tu Bie Chong (Zhe Chong) | 土鱉蟲 | Eupolyphaga/Steleophaga | Ground beetle |
| Meng Chong | 虻蟲 | Tabanus | Horse fly |
Warm Interior (12)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Zi | 附子 | Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata | Aconite accessory root |
| Cao Wu | 草烏 | Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata | Wild aconite root |
| Gan Jiang | 乾薑 | Zingiberis Rhizoma | Dried ginger |
| Wei Jiang | 煨薑 | Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (baked) | Baked ginger |
| Rou Gui | 肉桂 | Cinnamomi Cortex | Cinnamon bark |
| Wu Zhu Yu | 吳茱萸 | Evodiae Fructus | Evodia fruit |
| Hua Jiao | 花椒 | Zanthoxyli Pericarpium | Prickly‐ash peel |
| Gao Liang Jiang | 高良薑 | Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma | Galanga |
| Ding Xiang | 丁香 | Caryophylli Flos | Clove |
| Xiao Hui Xiang | 小茴香 | Foeniculi Fructus | Fennel fruit |
| Bi Ba | 蓽茇 | Piperis Longi Fructus | Long pepper |
| Hu Jiao | 胡椒 | Piperis Fructus | Pepper |
Qi Tonics (14)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ren Shen | 人蔘 | Ginseng Radix | Ginseng |
| Dang Shen | 黨參 | Codonopsis Radix | Codonopsis |
| Tai Zi Shen | 太子蔘 | Pseudostellariae Radix | Pseudostellaria root |
| Huang Qi | 黃芪 | Astragali Radix | Milkvetch root |
| Shan Yao | 山藥 | Dioscoreae Rhizoma | Chinese yam |
| Bai Zhu | 白朮 | Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma | White atractylodes |
| Da Zao | 大棗 | Jujubae Fructus | Jujube |
| Gan Cao | 甘草 | Glycyrrhizae Radix | Licorice root |
| Zhi Gan Cao | 炙甘草 | Glycyrrhizae Radix Preparata | Prepared licorice |
| Huang Jing | 黃精 | Polygonati Rhizoma | Siberian solomon’s seal |
| Bai Bian Dou | 白扁豆 | Lablab Semen Album | Hyacinth bean |
| Yi Tang | 飴糖 | Maltosum | Malt sugar |
| Feng Mi | 蜂蜜 | Mel | Honey |
| Jing Mi | 粳米 | Oryzae Semen | Nonglutinous Rice |
Blood Tonics (8)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Di Huang | 熟地黃 | Rehmanniae Radix Preparata | Cooked rehmannia |
| He Shou Wu | 何首烏 | Polygoni Multiflori Radix | Fleeceflower root |
| Dang Gui | 當歸 | Angelicae Sinensis Radix | Chinese angelica root |
| Bai Shao | 白芍 | Paeoniae Radix Alba | White peony root |
| E Jiao | 阿膠 | Asini Corii Colla | Donkey‐hide gelatin |
| Gou Qi Zi | 枸杞子 | Lycii Fructus | Chinese wolfberry |
| Sang Shen | 桑椹 | Mori Fructus | Mulberry fruit |
| Long Yan Rou | 龍眼肉 | Longan Arillus | Longan fruit |
Yang Tonics (18)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lu Rong | 鹿茸 | Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum | Hairy deer horn |
| Lu Jiao Jiao | 鹿角膠 | Cervi Cornu Colla | Deer horn gelatin |
| Ge Jie | 蛤蚧 | Gecko | Gecko |
| Dong Chong Xia Cao | 冬蟲夏草 | Cordyceps | Chinese caterpillar fungus |
| Rou Cong Rong | 肉蓗蓉 | Cistanches Herba | Cistanche |
| Suo Yang | 鎖陽 | Cynomorii Herba | Cynomorium |
| Yin Yang Huo | 淫羊藿 | Epimedii Herba | Epimedium |
| Ba Ji Tian | 巴戟天 | Morindae Officinalis Radix | Morinda root |
| Hu Tao Ren | 胡桃仁 | Juglandis Semen | Walnut |
| Bu Gu Zhi | 補骨脂 | Psoraleae Fructus | Psoralea fruit |
| Yi Zhi Ren | 益智仁 | Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus | Black cardamon |
| Xian Mao | 仙茅 | Curculiginis Rhizoma | Golden eye‐grass |
| Du Zhong | 杜仲 | Eucommiae Cortex | Eucommia bark |
| Gou Ji | 狗脊 | Cibotii Rhizoma | Chain fern |
| Xu Duan | 續斷 | Dipsaci Radix | Himalayan teasel root |
| Gu Sui Bu | 骨碎補 | Drynariae Rhizoma | Drynaria rhizome |
| Tu Si Zi | 菟絲子 | Cuscutae Semen | Dodder seed |
| Sha Yuan Zi | 沙苑子 | Astragali Complanati Semen | Flat‐stem milkvetch seed |
Yin Tonics (15)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bei Sha Shen | 北沙參 | Glehniae Radix | Glehnia root |
| Nan Sha Shen | 南沙參 | Adenophorae Radix | Adenophora root |
| Xi Yang Shen | 西洋蔘 | Panacis Quinquefolii Radix | American ginseng root |
| Mai Men Dong | 麥門冬 | Ophiopogonis Radix | Ophiopogon tuber |
| Tian Men Dong | 天門冬 | Asparagi Radix | Asparagus tuber |
| Shi Hu | 石斛 | Dendrobii Herba | Dendrobium |
| Yu Zhu | 玉竹 | Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma | Scented solomon’s seal rhizome |
| Bai He | 百合 | Lilii Bulbus | Lily bulb |
| Han Lian Cao | 旱蓮草 | Ecliptae Herba | Eclipta |
| Nu Zhen Zi | 女貞子 | Ligustri Lucidi Fructus | Privet fruit |
| Hei Zhi Ma | 黑芝麻 | Sesami Semen Nigrum | Black sesame seed |
| Gui Ban | 龜板 | Testudinis Plastrum | Tortise plastron (ventral side) |
| Gui Ban Jiao | 龜板膠 | Testudinis Plastri Colla | Tortise plastron gelatin |
| Bie Jia | 鱉甲 | Trionycis Carapax | Turtle shell (dorsal side) |
| Ji Zi Huang | 鷄子黃 | Galli Vitellus | Chicken egg yolk |
Astringents (19)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Zhu Yu | 山茱萸 | Corni Fructus | Asiatic cornelian cherry fruit |
| Wu Wei Zi | 五味子 | Schisandrae Fructus | Schisandra fruit |
| Wu Mei | 烏梅 | Mume Fructus | Mume |
| He Zi | 訶子 | Chebulae Fructus | Myrobalan fruit |
| Rou Dou Kou | 肉豆蔲 | Myristicae Semen | Nutmeg |
| Shi Liu Pi | 石榴皮 | Granati Pericarpium | Pomegranate husk |
| Chun Pi | 椿皮 | Ailanthi Cortex | Ailanthus bark |
| Chi Shi Zhi | 赤石脂 | Halloysitum Rubrum | Halloysite |
| Lian Zi | 蓮子 | Nelumbinis Semen | Lotus seed |
| Lian Xu | 蓮鬚 | Nelumbinis Stamen | Lotus stamen |
| Qian Shi | 芡實 | Euryales Semen | Euryale seed |
| Jin Ying Zi | 金櫻子 | Rosae Laevigatae Fructus | Cherokee rosehip |
| Fu Pen Zi | 覆盆子 | Rubi Fructus | Palm‐leaf raspberry |
| Wu Bei Zi | 五倍子 | Galla Chinensis | Gallnut of chinese sumac |
| Bai Guo | 白果 | Ginkgo Semen | Ginkgo nut |
| Fu Xiao Mai | 浮小麥 | Tritici Fructus Levis | Light wheat |
| Ma Huang Gen | 麻黃根 | Ephedrae Radix | Ephedra root |
| Hai Piao Xiao (Wu Zei Gu) | 海螵蛸 | Sepiae Endoconcha | Cuttlefish bone |
| Sang Piao Xiao | 桑螵蛸 | Mantidis Ootheca | Mantis egg‐case |
Anchor & Calm Shen (7)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Gu | 龍骨 | Fossilia Ossis Mastodi | Fossilized animal bones |
| Long Chi | 龍齒 | Fossilia Dentis Mastodi | Dragon teeth |
| Mu Li | 牡蠣 | Ostreae Concha | Oyster shell |
| Ci Shi | 磁石 | Magnetitum | Magnetite |
| Zhen Zhu | 珍珠 | Margarita | Pearl |
| Zhen Zhu Mu | 珍珠母 | Margaritiferae Concha Usta | Mother‐of‐pearl |
| Hu Po | 琥珀 | Succinum | Amber |
Nourish & Calm Shen (6)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suan Zao Ren | 酸棗仁 | Ziziphi Spinosae Semen | Sour jujube seed |
| Bai Zi Ren | 柏子仁 | Platycladi Semen | Chinese arborvitae seed |
| Yuan Zhi | 遠志 | Polygalae Radix | Thin‐leaf milkwort |
| He Huan Pi | 合歡皮 | Albiziae Cortex | Silktree bark |
| Ye Jiao Teng | 夜交藤 | Polygoni Multiflori Caulis | Polygonum vine |
| Fu Shen | 茯神 | Poria Paradicis | Innermost part of poria |
Aromatics for Orifices (3)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bing Pian | 氷片 | Borneolum | Borneol |
| Shi Chang Pu | 石菖蒲 | Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma | Grassleaf sweetflag rhizome |
| Niu Huang | 牛黃 | Bovis Calculus | Cattle bezoar |
Extinguish Liver Wind (9)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gou Teng | 鉤藤 | Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis | Gambir |
| Tian Ma | 天麻 | Gastrodiae Rhizoma | Gastrodia rhizome |
| Bai Ji Li (Ci Ji Li) | 白蒺藜 | Tribuli Fructus | Puncture‐vine caltrop fruit |
| Shi Jue Ming | 石決明 | Haliotidis Concha | Abalone shell |
| Di Long | 地龍 | Pheretima | Earthworm |
| Jiang Can | 僵蚕 | Bombyx Batryticatus | Silkworm |
| Quan Xie | 全蠍 | Scorpio | Scorpion |
| Wu Gong | 蜈蚣 | Scolopendra | Centipede |
| Dai Zhe Shi | 代赭石 | Haematitum | Hematite |
Expel Parasites (4)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shi Jun Zi | 使君子 | Quisqualis Fructus | Rangoon creeper fruit with seeds |
| Ku Lian Pi | 苦楝皮 | Meliae Cortex | Melia bark or root bark |
| Bing Lang | 檳榔 | Arecae Semen | Areaca |
| Nan Gua Zi | 南瓜子 | Cucurbitae Moschatae Semen | Pumpkin seeds and husks |
External Use (7)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Fan | 明礬 | Alumen | Alum |
| Lu Gan Shi | 爐甘石 | Calamina | Smithsonite |
| Liu Huang | 硫磺 | Sulfur | Sulfur |
| She Chuang Zi | 蛇床子 | Cnidii Fructus | Cnidium fruit |
| Er Cha | 兒茶 | Catechu | Black cutch |
| Ban Mao | 斑蝥 | Mylabris | Mylabris, cantharides |
| Lu Feng Fang | 露蜂房 | Vespae Nidus | Wasp nest |
Obsolete Substances (5)
| Pinyin | Chinese | Latin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying Su Ke | 罌粟殼 | Papaveris Pericarpium | Opium poppy husk |
| Ma Qian Zi | 馬錢子 | Strychni Semen | Nux‐vomica seeds |
| Ma Dou Ling | 馬兜鈴 | Aristolochiae Fructus | Birthwort fruit |
| Guang Fang Ji | 廣防己 | Aristolochiae Fangchi Radix | Southern fangji root |
| Xiong Huang | 雄黃 | Realgar | Realgar |