Lesser galangal rhizome (Gao Liang jiang) Nature: Hot Taste(s): Pungent Meridians: Spleen, Stomach Category: Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Lotus leaf (He Ye) Nature: Neutral Taste(s): Bitter Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Liver Category: Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat
Black pepper (Hu Jiao) Nature: Hot Taste(s): Pungent Meridians: Stomach, Large intestine Category: Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Pagoda tree flower (Huai Hua) Nature: Cool Taste(s): Bitter Meridians: Large intestine, Liver Category: Herbs that stop bleeding
Sichuan pepper (Hua Jiao) Nature: Warm Taste(s): Pungent Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney Category: Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Hemp seed (Huo Ma Ren) Nature: Neutral Taste(s): Sweet Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Large intestine Category: Laxative herbs that drain downward
Korean mint (Huo Xiang) Nature: Warm Taste(s): Pungent Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Lung Category: Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness
Fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) Nature: Warm Taste(s): Pungent Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Lung Category: Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Dried ginger (Gan Jiang) Nature: Hot Taste(s): Pungent Meridians: Stomach, Heart, Kidney, Lung Category: Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Turmeric (Jiang Huang) Nature: Warm Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent Meridians: Spleen, Liver Category: Herbs that invigorate the Blood
Cassia seed (Jue Ming Zi) Nature: Cool Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet Meridians: Large intestine, Liver Category: Herbs that clear Liver Heat and brighten the eyes
Chrysanthemum flower (Ju Hua) Nature: Cool Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet Meridians: Liver, Lung Category: Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Kombu (Kun Bu) Nature: Cold Taste(s): Salty Meridians: Stomach, Kidney, Liver Category: Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Radish seed (Lai Fu Zi) Nature: Neutral Taste(s): Pungent, Sweet Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Lung Category: Herbs that relieve Food Stagnation
Lotus seed (Lian Zi) Nature: Neutral Taste(s): Sour, Sweet Meridians: Spleen, Heart, Kidney Category: Herbs that stabilize and bind
Monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) Nature: Cool Taste(s): Sweet Meridians: Large intestine, Lung Category: Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency