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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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