An Xi Xiang (Benzoin) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Heart, Liver
Category: Herbs that open the Orifices

Bai Dou Kou (Cardamon fruit) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Lung
Category: Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Chai Hu (Bupleurum root) Nature: Cool
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Gallbladder, Liver
Category: Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Chen Xiang (Agarwood) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Lung
Category: Herbs that regulate Qi

Chi Shao (Red peony root) Nature: Cool
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Liver
Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan chinaberry) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Spleen, Liver, Small intestine
Category: Herbs that regulate Qi

Chuan Xiong (Szechuan lovage root) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Pungent
Meridians: Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium
Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Dan Shen (Red sage root) Nature: Cool
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Heart, Liver
Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood

E zhu (Zedoary rhizome) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Liver
Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Fo Shou (Buddha's hand) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent, Sour
Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Lung
Category: Herbs that regulate Qi

Ha Ke (Clam shell) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Stomach, Kidney, Lung
Category: Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Huang Jie Zi (Brown mustard seed) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Pungent
Meridians: Lung
Category: Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Huang Qin (Baikal skullcap root) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Gallbladder, Heart, Large intestine, Lung, Small intestine, Spleen
Category: Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Ji Li (Puncture vine fruit) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Liver, Lung
Category: Herbs that pacify Internal Liver Wind and stop Tremors

Jiang Huang (Turmeric) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridians: Liver, Spleen
Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood