CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE DATABASE

Clove (Ding Xiang) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Pungent
Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Lung
Category: Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Wax gourd seeds (Dong Gua Zi) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Stomach, Large intestine, Lung, Small intestine
Category: Herbs that drain Dampness

Lotus stamen (Lian Xu) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Kidney
Category: Herbs that stabilize and bind

Chinese Gentian (Long Dan Cao) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridians: Gallbladder, Heart, Large intestine, Liver, Lung
Category: Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Dragon bone (Long Gu) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Liver
Category: Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit

Oyster shell (Mu Li ke) Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Salty
Meridians: Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidney, Liver
Category: Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit

Foxnut seed (Qian Shi) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sour, Sweet
Meridians: Spleen, Kidney
Category: Herbs that stabilize and bind

Yam (Shan Yao) Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridians: Spleen, Kidney, Lung
Category: Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Pomegranate peel (Shi Liu Pi) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Sour
Meridians: Stomach, Kidney, Large intestine
Category: Herbs that stabilize and bind

Schisandra berry (Wu Wei Zi) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Sour, Sweet
Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Lung
Category: Herbs that stabilize and bind

Snow lotus (Xue Lian) Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: Spleen, Kidney, Liver
Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood