Chinese Single Herbs

Suppresses cough, expels phlegm, invigorates the blood, promotes urination, and resolves toxicity*

Dispels cold-dampness, stops pain due to cold, stops bleeding, calms the fetus during pregnancy* - Bensky

TCM Category: regulating blood, stop bleeding

Steam distilled Artemisiae argyi Folium
(Mugwort leaf, Argy wormwood leaf)

Warms the Womb; Disperses cold; Eliminates dampness*

Dispels cold-dampness, stops pain due to cold, stops bleeding, calms the fetus during pregnancy*

Dispels cold-dampness, stops pain due to cold, stops bleeding, calms the fetus during pregnancy*

Dispels cold-dampness, stops pain due to cold, stops bleeding, calms the fetus during pregnancy*

Dispels cold-dampness, stops pain due to cold, stops bleeding, calms the fetus during pregnancy*

Dispels cold-dampness, stops pain due to cold, stops bleeding, calms the fetus during pregnancy*

Warms the womb and stops bleeding; Disperses cold and alleviates pain; Eliminates dampness and stops itching (topical use); Dispels cold-dampness; Stops pain due to cold; Stops bleeding; Calms the fetus during pregnancy*

Warms the womb; Disperses cold; Eliminates dampness; Dispels cold-dampness*

Tonifies both the qi and yin, cools fire from yin deficiency* - Bensky

Nourishes yin, cleanses heat, increases salivation, supplements lungs, moistens and depresses fire (Hsu, Oriental Materia Medica).Benefits the qi, generates fluids, and nourishes the yin; Nurtures the Lung yin and clears fire from the Lungs. (Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica)*

Supplements Qi, generates fluids and nourishes Yin, supplements Lung Yin and clears Vacuity Fire, benefits Stomach Qi and Yin, clears Stomach Heat*

Supplements Qi, generates fluids and nourishes Yin, supplements Lung Yin and clears Vacuity Fire, benefits Stomach Qi and Yin, clears Stomach Heat*

Supplements Qi, generates fluids and nourishes Yin, supplements Lung Yin and clears Vacuity Fire, benefits Stomach Qi and Yin, clears Stomach Heat*

This herb is the resin of Styrax tonkinensis.

Raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung qi, stops sweating, facilitates urination, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh* - Bensky

Class: Tonify ~ Subclass: Tonify the Qi ~ Page 718 / Bensky

Class: Tonify ~ Subclass: Tonify the Qi ~ Page 718 / Bensky

Class: Tonify ~ Subclass: Tonify the Qi ~ Page 718 / Bensky

Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, Supplements Qi and upbears Yang, Augments Defensive Qi and stabilizes the exterior, Dispels Dampness and disperses accumulation, Regulates Liver Qi*

Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, Supplements Qi and upbears Yang, Augments Defensive Qi and stabilizes the exterior, Dispels Dampness and disperses accumulation, Regulates Liver Qi*

Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, Supplements Qi and upbears Yang, Augments Defensive Qi and stabilizes the exterior, Dispels Dampness and disperses accumulation, Regulates Liver Qi*

667 mg/ml herb equivalency

667 mg/ml herb equivalency

Tonifies the Kidney yang without being overly drying, augments the essence, expels wind-dampness* - Bensky

Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies the yang; Disperses wind-dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones.*

Morinda Root - Tonifies the Kidney yang without being overly drying, augments the essence, expels wind-dampness - Bensky

Tonifies the Kidney yang without being overly drying, augments the essence, expels wind-dampness* - Bensky

Tonifies the Kidney yang without being overly drying, augments the essence, expels wind-dampness* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Tonifies the Kidney yang without being overly drying, augments the essence, expels wind-dampness* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Bitter, sweet, and slightly cooling, Akebiae Fructus (ba yue zha) promotes the flow of Liver qi, harmonizes the Stomach, and disperses clumping; it also mildly facilitates urination.*

Bitter, sweet, and slightly cooling, Akebiae Fructus (ba yue zha) promotes the flow of Liver qi, harmonizes the Stomach, and disperses clumping; it also mildly facilitates urination.*

Hyacinth Bean; Dolichos Bean

Strengthens the Spleen, Clears Summer-Heat and Dampness, Eliminates Toxins* - Chen: Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology

Strengthens the Spleen, Clears Summer-Heat and Dampness, Eliminates Toxins* - Chen: Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology

Strengthens the Spleen, Clears Summer-Heat and Dampness, Eliminates Toxins* - Chen: Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology

Strengthens the Spleen, Clears Summer-Heat and Dampness, Eliminates Toxins* - Chen: Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology

Strengthens the Spleen, Clears Summer-Heat and Dampness, Eliminates Toxins* - Chen: Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology

Supplements the Spleen, expels dampness, disperses summer heat, removes heat.*

Excels at directing qi downward* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Excels at directing qi downward* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Excels at directing qi downward to alleviate all types of cough, particularly chronic and deficiency types* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Excels at directing qi downward to alleviate all types of cough, particularly chronic and deficiency types* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

This herb excels at directing qi downward to alleviate all types of cough, particularly chronic and deficient types.

Excels at directing qi downward to alleviate all types of cough, particularly chronic and deficiency types - Bensky

Unblocks and drains, via both the urine and stool, to clear and expel accumulated damp-heat in the qi level of the three burners; Drains water and promotes urination; Drives out phlegm and thin mucus; Unblocks the bowels and removes accumulation; Expels intestinal parasites and reduces stagnation.*

Cardamomum Fructus Disseminates the Lung qi, awakens the Spleen, warms the middle, transforms dampness, pierces through and disperses trubidity.* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Regulates Qi, Dissolves Dampness, Strengthens the Stomach, Warms the Stomach, Relieves Nausea - Chen*

Disseminates the Lung qi, awakens the Spleen, warms the middle, transforms dampness, pierces through and disperses turbidity.*

Disseminates the Lung qi, awakens the Spleen, warms the middle, transforms dampness, pierces through and disperses trubidity.* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Acrid, warm and aromatic, Amomi Fructus rotundas (bai dou kou) enters the Lung, Spleen, and Stomach channels.*

Acrid, warm and aromatic, Amomi Fructus rotundas (bai dou kou) enters the Lung, Spleen, and Stomach channels.*

Acrid, warm and aromatic, Amomi Fructus rotundas (bai dou kou) enters the Lung, Spleen, and Stomach channels.*

Acrid, warm and aromatic, Amomi Fructus rotundas (bai dou kou) enters the Lung, Spleen, and Stomach channels.*

Raising, acrid-dispersing, warm and drying; especially indicated for pathogenic wind-phlegm in the face and head.* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Dries dampness, transforms phlegm, expels wind, stops spasms; Resolves toxicity and dissipates nodules; Dries dampness and stops pain and itching*

Preserves the Lungs and arrests wheezing; Eliminates dampness, stops discharge, and contains the urine.*

Preserves the Lungs and arrests wheezing;Eliminates dampness, stops discharge, and contains the urine.*

Enriches the Ling yin, drains yin, drains heat from the Heart, stops coughs, quiets the spirit* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Enriches the Ling yin, drains yin, drains heat from the Heart, stops coughs, quiets the spirit* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Moisten the Lungs, clears heat, and stops coughs;Clears the Heart and calms the spirit*

Moisten the Lungs, clears heat, and stops coughs; Clears the Heart and calms the spirit*

Sweet and moistening, Lilii Bulbus (bai he) enriches the Lung yin; slightly bitter and cold, it clears the Heart, drains, and clarifies while directing downward. It is best for moistening the Lungs to stop coughs, and clearing the Heart to quiet the spirit. --From Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Enriches the Ling yin, drains yin, drains heat from the Heart, stops coughs, quiets the spirit* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Enriches the Ling yin, drains yin, drains heat from the Heart, stops coughs, quiets the spirit* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Enriches the Ling yin, drains yin, drains heat from the Heart, stops coughs, quiets the spirit* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity, and reduces abscesses; Clears heat and facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination.*

Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity; Clears heat and facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination.*

Cools heat and resolves toxicity and facilitates the expulsion of damp-heat.*

Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity, and reduces abscesses; Clears heat and facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination.*

Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity, and reduces abscesses; Clears heat and facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination.*

Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity, and reduces abscesses; Clears heat and facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination.*

Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity, and reduces abscesses; Clears heat and facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination.*

Restrains to stop bleeding, reduces swelling, generates flesh.*

Restrains to stop bleeding, reduces swelling, generates flesh.*

Bitter, sweet, and cool, restraining and astringent, with a very sticky texture, Bletillae Rhizoma (bai ji) enters the Lung, Stomach, and Liver channels.*

Bitter, sweet, and cool, restraining and astringent, with a very sticky texture, Bletillae Rhizoma (bai ji) enters the Lung, Stomach, and Liver channels.*

Bitter, sweet, and cool, restraining and astringent, with a very sticky texture, Bletillae Rhizoma (bai ji) enters the Lung, Stomach, and Liver channels.*

Bitter, sweet, and cool, restraining and astringent, with a very sticky texture, Bletillae Rhizoma (bai ji) enters the Lung, Stomach, and Liver channels.*