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Ai Ye (Raw)
$0.02Ai Ye (Raw) (Artemisiae argyi Folium)
Properties: bitter, acrid, warm
Channels: Spleen, Liver, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Dispels cold-damp, stops pain due to cold, stops bleeding and calms the fetus. Also stops itching due to dampness (especially applied externally with other herbs to stop itch such as Di Fu Zi or Bai Xian Pi). -
Bai Bian Dou (Chao)
$0.05Bai Bian Dou (Chao) (Semen Dolichoris lablab)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears summerheat.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. Dry-fried Bai Bian Dou is good for loose stool and supporting Spleen. If raw is desired please select Bai Bian Dou (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Bai Bian Dou (Raw)
$0.04Bai Bian Dou (Raw) (Semen Dolichoris lablab)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears summerheat.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. Dry-fried Bai Bian Dou is good for loose stool and supporting Spleen. If dry-fried is desired please select Bai Bian Dou (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Bai Bu (Raw)
$0.06Bai Bu (Raw) (Radix Stemonae)
Properties: sweet, bitter, slightly warm (or neutral)
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Strongly directs qi downward to stop all types of cough, but especially chronic and deficient cough. Also applied externally as a decoction of its raw form for head lice, fleas and bacterial vaginosis.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. Use raw form externally for head lice, fleas and bacterial vaginosis. We also offer Bai Bu prepared with honey as this is standard for internal use. If needed for internal use please select Bai Bu (Zhi) from the herbs list. -
Bai Bu (Zhi)
$0.07Bai Bu (Zhi) (Radix Stemonae)
Properties: sweet, bitter, slightly warm (or neutral)
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Strongly directs qi downward to stop all types of cough, but especially chronic and deficient cough. Also applied externally as a decoction of its raw form for head lice, fleas and bacterial vaginosis.
Additional Notes: This is the prepared form. We prepare our Bai Bu with honey as this is standard for internal use. Use raw form externally for head lice, fleas and bacterial vaginosis. If raw form is desired please select Bai Bu (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Bai Dou Kou
$0.07Bai Dou Kou (Fructus Amomi krervanh)
Properties: acrid, aromatic slightly warm (or neutral)
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Disseminates Lung qi, awakens the Spleen, transforms damp, pierces through and disperses turbidity. Best for upper and middle Jiao turbid damp. -
Bai Hua She She Cao
$0.04Bai Hua She She Cao (Herba Hedyotidis diffusae)
Properties: bitter, sweet, cold
Channels: Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine.
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, also promotes urination, used for a variety of cancers.
Additional Notes: A very lightweight but bulky herb, the usually-prescribed large doses (15-30g) make bags and herb pots very full, please inform your patient. -
Bai Ji
$0.42Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae)
Properties: bitter, sweet, cool, Astringent
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Liver
Key Characteristics: Restrains to stop bleeding, reduces swelling. Generates flesh when applied topically for sores, ulcers and to reduce swelling. Especially good for chronic non-healing ulcers.
Additional Notes: Often powdered and taken at the same time as the decoction rather than directly decocting, as it makes decoctions very thick and viscous, especially in higher doses. If prescribed we will bag herb individually to be taken separately. Inform your patient. Expensive. -
Bai Ji Li
$0.04Bai Ji Li (Fructus Tribuli)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Expels wind, brightens eyes, calms ascendant Liver yang, stops itching, breaks up stagnation of qi and blood. Also dredges Liver qi and stops itching (e.g. for vaginal ‘thrush’). -
Bai Jiang Can (Prepared)
$0.23Bai Jiang Can (Prepared) (Bombyx batryticatus)
Properties: acrid, salty, neutral
Channels: Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Eliminates wind, drains heat, transforms phlegm, disperses clumping. Also stops itching and pain.
Additional Notes: We only dispense the prepared form. We soak the petrified silkworms in vinegar and then bake them dry, which reduces the bad taste quite a bit. At 6g most people do not complain. Expensive. -
Bai Jiang Cao
$0.02Bai Jiang Cao (Herba Thlaspi)
Properties: acrid, bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, also harmonizes the Stomach and improves digestion. Especially good for vaginal discharge. Also stops pain (e.g. postpartum or post-operative pain) and breaks up blood stasis
Additional Notes: This is not Patrinia, the herb most common in China. -
Bai Jie Zi (Chao)
$0.05Bai Jie Zi (Chao) (Semen Sinapis)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Mobilizes channels to eliminate phlegm by penetrating yin to restore movement to yang, transforms cold-phlegm, dissipates clumps. Also promotes movement of qi and stops pain (e.g. due to phlegm obstruction, or deeper in the yin levels of the epigastric or abdominal regions).
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form of Bai Jie Zi. We dry-fry the Bai Jie Zi as raw mustard seed can irritate the stomach. Best not decocted for too long (but a bit longer than the usual “add at end” herbs). If raw is desired (e.g. for external use) please select Bai Jie Zi (Raw) from the herbs list. If you would like us to bag seperately please write in the ‘special instructions’ text box, during checkout. -
Bai Jie Zi (Raw)
$0.02Bai Jie Zi (Raw) (Semen Sinapis)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Mobilizes channels to eliminate phlegm by penetrating yin to restore movement to yang, transforms cold-phlegm, dissipates clumps. Also promotes movement of qi and stops pain (e.g. due to phlegm obstruction, or deeper in the yin levels of the epigastric or abdominal regions).
Additional Notes: This is the raw form of Bai Jie Zi which can irritate the stomach. For internal decoctions please select our dry-fried Bai Jie Zi. If dry-fried is desired please select Bai Jie Zi (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Bai Mao Gen
$0.02Bai Mao Gen (Rhizoma Imperatae)
Properties: sweet, cold, slippery
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Cools blood, stops bleeding, clears heat in the Lungs and Stomach, promotes urination. Especially indicated for nosebleeds and blood in the urine. -
Bai Qian
$0.10Bai Qian (Radix Et Rhizoma Cynanchi stauntonii)
Properties: acrid, sweet, neutral (or slightly warm)
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Directs Lung qi downward, good for any type of cough, especially for phlegm in the throat. -
Bai Wei
$0.04Bai Wei (Radix Cynanchi atrati)
Properties: bitter, salty, cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Clears heat from deficiency, also vents pathogens, cools the blood and facilitates urination. Specific for hot blood in the urine during or after pregnancy.
Additional Notes: Small doses sufficient (6g). -
Bai Xian Pi
$0.13Bai Xian Pi (Cortex Dictamni Radicis)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, also stops itch.
Additional Notes: Due to tendency to cause Liver injury, maximum dose should be 10g. -
Bai Zhi Certified
$0.05Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warm and dispersing. Very fragrant to open orifices (e.g. the nose). Also good for frontal headaches and sinus pain, in gynaecology is often used for vaginal discharge. Can be used for sores and boils to expel pus and thus reduce swelling.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Bai Zi Ren
$0.08Bai Zi Ren (Semen Platycladi)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Heart, Kidneys, Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Nourishes Heart blood and yin to calm the spirit, moistens the Kidneys and Large Intestine. Also used for night sweats from yin deficiency. -
Ban Lan Gen Certified
$0.06Ban Lan Gen (Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, cools the blood and benefits the throat.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Ban Xia (Jiang)
$0.03Ban Xia (Jiang) (Rhizoma Pinelliae)
Properties: acrid, warm, slippery, toxic
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dries damp and phlegm, stops cough, directs qi downward, stops vomiting, dissipates nodules and knots.
Additional Notes: All of the Ban Xia we dispense is prepared in the standard fashion to remove toxicity. -
Ban Zhi Lian
$0.03Ban Zhi Lian (Radix Scutellariae barbatae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cold
Channels: Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, relieves stasis, promotes urination -
Bi Xie
$0.04Bi Xie (Rhizoma Dioscoreae hypoglaucae)
Properties: bitter, neutral
Channels: Bladder, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Expels lower Jiao dampness, separates clear from turbid. Soothes tendons and unblocks collaterals from wind-damp or damp-heat. Also clears damp-heat from the skin. -
Bian Xu
$0.02Bian Xu (Herba Polygoni avicularis)
Properties: bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Bladder
Key Characteristics: Clears damp-heat and facilitates urination. -
Bing Lang
$0.04Bing Lang (Semen Arecae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Large Intestine, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Expels parasites (especially tapeworm, but also most other intestinal parasites, and blood flukes), promotes movement of qi, facilitates urination, resolves phlegm and food stagnation, directs qi downward. Also used for malarial disorders. -
Bing Pian
$0.11Bing Pian (Borneolum)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cool
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Acrid-dispersing, aromatically mobilizing and piercing, opens the orifices and disperses fire constraint.
Additional Notes: Most often used externally in washes at doses of 1-3g. Internally the dose should be much less and given in pills or powders (should not be heated). -
Bo He
$0.04Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis)
Properties: acrid, aromatic, cool
Channels: Lungs, Liver
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also opens orifices, vents rashes and frees Liver qi.
Additional Notes: Use small doses and short boiling time. -
Can Sha
$0.05Can Sha (Excrementum Bombycis)
Properties: sweet, acrid, warm
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dries dampness, expels wind. Also settles the Stomach and stops itch. Good for deficient patients as its effects are gentle and harmonious. -
Cang Er Zi (Prepared)
$0.04Cang Er Zi (Prepared) (Fructus Xanthii)
Properties: sweet, bitter, warm, somewhat toxic
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Warm and dispersing. Best for unblocking sinus, but also good for toothache, sinus headache and also for painful obstruction and occipital headache.
Additional Notes: We only dispense the prepared form which is dry-fried in order to reduce its toxicity. -
Cang Zhu (Chao)
$0.10Cang Zhu (Chao) (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dries dampness, induces sweating to expel wind-damp, strengthens Spleen and Stomach, clears lower Jiao damp, treats atrophy disorders from damp-heat in the lower Jiao, helps vision (e.g. for night-blindness or poor vision with a rough sensation in the eyes).
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. Dry- fried Cang Zhu is less sweat inducing. We also offer raw Cang Zhu. If raw is desired please select Cang Zhu (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Cang Zhu (Raw)
$0.09Cang Zhu (Raw) (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dries dampness, induces sweating to expel wind-damp, strengthens Spleen and Stomach, clears lower Jiao damp, treats atrophy disorders from damp-heat in the lower Jiao, helps vision (e.g. for night-blindness or poor vision with a rough sensation in the eyes).
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer Cang Zhu (Chao) which is dry-fried to be less sweat inducing. If dry-fried is desired please select Cang Zhu (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Cang Zhu (Raw) Spring Wind
$0.33Cang Zhu (Raw) (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dries dampness, induces sweating to expel wind-damp, strengthens Spleen and Stomach, clears lower Jiao damp, treats atrophy disorders from damp-heat in the lower Jiao, helps vision (e.g. for night-blindness or poor vision with a rough sensation in the eyes).
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer Cang Zhu (Chao) which is dry-fried to be less sweat inducing. If dry-fried is desired please select Cang Zhu (Chao) from the herbs list.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Cao Dou Kou
$0.06Cao Dou Kou (Semen Alpiniae katsumadai)
Properties: acrid, warm, aromatic
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warms the middle Jiao, mobilizes qi, dries turbid damp, especially for clumping of cold-dampness or cold-phlegm-damp. -
Ce Bai Ye (Raw)
$0.04Ce Bai Ye (Raw) (Cacumen Biotae)
Properties: bitter, Astringent, slightly cold
Channels: Lungs, Liver, Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Cools heat, inhibits bleeding due to blood heat, stops cough, expels phlegm. Also promotes healing of burns (applied externally in powder). Also often used for hair loss. -
Chai Hu Certified
$0.15Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
Properties: bitter, acrid, cool
Channels: Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium, San Jiao
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also spreads Liver qi and lifts yang qi.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Chan Tui (Powder)
$0.40Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae)
Properties: sweet, salty, slightly cold
Channels: Lungs, Liver
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also stops itch, vents rashes, clears the eyes, and extinguishes wind to stop spasms.
Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. Expensive. -
Che Qian Cao
$0.02Che Qian Cao (Herba Plantaginis)
Properties: sweet, cold, slippery
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Facilitates urination, separates clear and turbid fluids, guides damp-heat downward and out through urination. Also good for clearing heat from the eyes. The actions are the same as Che Qian Zi, except less diuretic and more cooling and antitoxic. -
Che Qian Cao Spring Wind
$0.10Che Qian Cao (Herba Plantaginis)
Properties: sweet, cold, slippery
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Facilitates urination, separates clear and turbid fluids, guides damp-heat downward and out through urination. Also good for clearing heat from the eyes. The actions are the same as Che Qian Zi, except less diuretic and more cooling and antitoxic.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Che Qian Zi
$0.04Che Qian Zi (Semen Plantaginis)
Properties: sweet, cold, slippery
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Facilitates urination, separates clear and turbid fluids, guides damp-heat downward and out through urination. Also good for clearing heat from the eyes.
Additional Notes: 10g is usually sufficient, if a higher dosage is desired the herbs tend to get excessively gelatinous. Therefore the patient should be informed that there will be a washable muslin cloth included with their herbs to be used for straining.
As slippery, be cautious in pregnancies with a history of miscarriage. -
Chen Pi
$0.10Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri reticulatae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also settles Stomach and cuts phlegm. -
Chi Shao (Cu)
$0.07Chi Shao (Cu) (Paeonia Radix rubra)
Properties: sour, bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also cools Liver blood and is good for rashes, sores and abscesses.
Additional Notes: This is the vinegar prepared form which is better for stopping pain. We also offer raw. If raw is desired please select Chi Shao (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Chi Shao (Raw)
$0.06Chi Shao (Raw) (Paeonia Radix rubra)
Properties: sour, bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also cools Liver blood and is good for rashes, sores and abscesses.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer vinegar prepared Chi Shao which is better for stopping pain. If vinegar prepared is desired please select Chi Shao (Cu) from the herbs list. -
Chi Shao (Raw) Spring Wind
$0.20Chi Shao (Raw) (Paeonia Radix rubra)
Properties: sour, bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also cools Liver blood and is good for rashes, sores and abscesses.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer vinegar prepared Chi Shao which is better for stopping pain. If vinegar prepared is desired please select Chi Shao (Cu) from the herbs list.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Chi Shi Zi
$0.03Chi Shi Zhi (Hallyositum rubrum)
Properties: sweet, sour, astringent, warm
Channels: Stomach, Large Intestine, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Binds to stop chronic diarrhea and uterine bleeding, generates flesh to assist healing of chronic sores (especially applied externally), gently augments the Stomach qi.
Additional Notes: Use with caution in pregnancy. As this herb is a clay we provide a reusable muslin bag for straining the herbs once decocted, please inform your patient. -
Chi Xiao Dou
$0.03Chi Xiao Dou (Semen Phaseoli)
Properties: sweet, sour, neutral
Channels: Heart, Small Intestine
Key Characteristics: Clears damp edema and fire, dispels blood stasis, reduces swelling and clears fire toxins.
Additional Notes: Very large doses (over 30g) should be avoided in pregnancy. -
Chong Wei Zi
$0.05Chong Wei Zi (Semen Leonuri)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Liver, Unknown
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for eyes and headaches.
Additional Notes: Don’t exceed 15g per day. -
Chuan Bei Mu
$0.27Chuan Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae cirrhosae)
Properties: bitter, sweet, cool
Channels: Heart, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Cools, moistens, directs Lung qi and Heart fire downward, relieves constraint, disperses knotted phlegm-heat.
Additional Notes: Slightly expensive. -
Chuan Lian Zi (Prepared)
$0.04Chuan Lian Zi (Prepared) (Fructus Toosendan)
Properties: bitter, cold, slightly toxic
Channels: Liver, Small Intestine, Stomach, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for abdominal pain. Be aware that it can make loose stool worse. Good for intestinal parasites.
Additional Notes: We only dispense the prepared form. We prepare our Chuan Lian Zi with vinegar which helps negate its effect on loose stools, while also increasing its pain-stopping ability. -
Chuan Niu Xi
$0.04Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathula)
Properties: bitter, sour, neutral
Channels: Liver, Kidney
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood. More moving than Huai Niu Xi. -
Chuan Niu Xi Spring Wind
$0.11Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathula)
Properties: bitter, sour, neutral
Channels: Liver, Kidney
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood. More moving than Huai Niu Xi.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Chuan Xiong
$0.05Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for headaches in larger doses (especially lateral headaches involving Liver and Gallbladder). -
Chun Gen Bai Pi
$0.03Chun Gen Bai Pi (Cortex Ailanthi)
Properties: bitter, astringent, cold
Channels: Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver
Key Characteristics: Dries dampness, cools heat, binds the Intestines, halts chronic vaginal discharge due to damp-heat, stops bleeding, kills parasites (especially roundworms, apply externally for pruritic dermatosis). -
Ci Shi
$0.03Ci Shi (Magnetitum)
Properties: acrid, salty, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Sedates and calms the spirit, weighs down the yang while nourishing the true yin, improves hearing and vision. Also aids Kidneys in grasping qi. -
Da Fu Pi
$0.02Da Fu Pi (Pericarpium Arecae)
Properties: acrid, slightly warm
Channels: Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for fluid retention and abdominal bloating. Promotes ovulation. -
Da Huang (Jiu)
$0.06Da Huang (Jiu) (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Purges clumped-heat in the Intestines, cools the blood, removes blood stasis.
Additional Notes: This is the prepared form. We prepare our Da Huang with wine, soaking it and then baking it dry. This moderates the cold purgative effect and makes it more suitable for weaker patients. A good standard dose is 10g. This will be suitable for most people. If raw is desired please select Da Huang (Raw) from the herbs list. Do not use in pregnancy or during lactation. -
Da Huang (Raw)
$0.04Da Huang (Raw) (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Purges clumped-heat in the Intestines, cools the blood, removes blood stasis.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We most commonly dispense the wine-prepared form as it is easier on the patient. If the prepared form is desired please select Da Huang (Jiu) from the herbs list. Do not use in pregnancy or during lactation. -
Da Qing Ye
$0.02Da Qing Ye (Folium Isatidis)
Properties: bitter, very cold
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Strongly cools heat toxin at the blood level, very cold, also dissipates maculae or other skin eruptions. -
Dai Zhe Shi
$0.03Dai Zhe Shi (Haematitum)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver, Pericardium
Key Characteristics: Relies on heaviness to suppress and direct downward rebellious qi (e.g. for belching, vomiting, hiccup and acute wheeze), while cooling Liver fire. Also stops bleeding. -
Dan Dou Chi
$0.03Dan Dou Chi (Semen Praeparatum Sojae)
Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also good for stifling sensations in the chest (with Shan Zhi Zi) and for helping lurking pathogens to resolve (e.g. in combination with Xiao Chai Hu Tang). -
Dan Nan Xing
$0.06Dan Nan Xing (Rhizoma Arisaematis, processed with bile)
Properties: bitter, cool
Channels: Liver, Lungs, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Moistening, transforms phlegm-heat, extinguishes wind to stop convulsions, spasms and tremors.
Additional Notes: 3-6g is sufficient. -
Dan Shen Certified
$0.06Dan Shen (Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae)
Properties: bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Heart, Pericardium, Liver
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also tonifies blood and stops pain while cooling and calming the spirit.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Dan Zhu Ye
$0.02Dan Zhu Ye (Herba Lophatheri)
Properties: sweet, bland, cold
Channels: Heart, Small Intestine, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also eliminates irritability and stops rough painful urination. -
Deng Xin Cao
$0.13Deng Xin Cao (Medulla Junci)
Properties: sweet, bland, slightly cold
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Small Intestine
Key Characteristics: Clears heat in the heart and Lungs and directs it downward, unblocks fluid pathways, leads heat downward and out through urine. Also gently unblocks flow of qi and blood and can be used for insufficient lactation. -
Di Fu Zi
$0.04Di Fu Zi (Fructus Kochiae)
Properties: sweet, bitter, cold
Channels: Bladder
Key Characteristics: Stops itch, removes damp-heat, unblocks painful urination, clears wind-heat affecting the eyes and head. -
Di Gu Pi
$0.04Di Gu Pi (Cortex Radicis Lycii)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Lungs, Liver, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Clears heat from deficiency. Best for yin deficient heat with sweating, also cools the blood and clears heat from the Lungs. -
Di Long
$0.18Di Long (Lumbricus)
Properties: salty, cold
Channels: Bladder, Liver, Lungs, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Drains heat, extinguishes wind, stops spasms and convulsions, calms wheezing, unblocks the collaterals, facilitates urination. Also good for high blood pressure. -
Di Yu (Raw)
$0.03Di Yu (Raw) (Radix Sanguisorbae)
Properties: bitter, sour, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Large Intestine, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Cools heat in the blood, stops bleeding (especially lower body), resolves toxicity, restrains and inhibits. Also generates flesh if applied externally, so often used for burns.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer Di Yu Tan (charred Di Yu) which reduces its cold nature and greatly increases its astringent inhibiting qualities for a stronger blood-stopping effect. If charred is desired please select Di Yu (Tan) from the herbs list. -
Di Yu (Tan)
$0.05Di Yu (Tan) (Radix Sanguisorbae)
Properties: bitter, sour, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Large Intestine, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Cools heat in the blood, stops bleeding (especially lower body), resolves toxicity, restrains and inhibits. Also generates flesh if applied externally, so often used for burns.
Additional Notes: This is the charred form. Charring Di Yu reduces its cold nature and greatly increases its astringent inhibiting qualities for a stronger blood-stopping effect. If raw is desired please select Di Yu (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Ding Xiang
$0.07Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophylli)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warms the middle, directs Stomach qi downward, treats hiccups, fortifies Kidney yang.
Additional Notes: Small doses sufficient (1-2g). -
Dong Gua Pi
$0.04Dong Gua Pi (Exocarpium Benincasae)
Properties: sweet, bland, cool
Channels: Lungs, Small Intestine
Key Characteristics: Gently and harmoniously facilitates urination and clears heat. Helps with weight loss. -
Dong Gua Ren
$0.04Dong Gua Ren (Semen Benincasae)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine
Key Characteristics: Facilitates removal of pathogenic water and clears heat from the Lungs and Intestines. Loosens phlegm and promotes the discharge of pus (e.g. in lung abscess or intestinal abscess). Also good for vaginal discharge from damp-heat. -
Du Huo Certified
$0.05Du Huo (Radix Angelicae pubescentis)
Properties: bitter, acrid, warm
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Best for painful obstruction in the lower body, dispels lurking wind in the Kidney and Du channels. Stops pain and is good for exterior wind-cold-damp. Also helps with shao yin headache and toothache.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
E Zhu
$0.02E Zhu (Rhizoma Curcumae zedoariae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, warm
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for food stagnation, and good for reducing blood stagnation without overly invigorating blood. -
Fan Xie Ye
$0.02Fan Xie Ye (Folium Sennae)
Properties: sweet, bitter, cold
Channels: Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Drains downward and guides out stagnant heat in the Intestines.
Additional Notes: 2g for a mild laxative effect, 5-9g for a strong purge. Use as a tea. If must be used in decoction, add at the end. If prescribed we will bag seperately to be added at the end of decoction or used as a tea. Do not use in pregnancy. -
Fang Feng Certified
$0.15Fang Feng (Radix Ledebouriellae)
Properties: acrid, sweet, slightly warm
Channels: Bladder, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Warm and releases the exterior. Less drying than most wind-expelling herbs. Also good for itch (in combination with Jing Jie), diarrhea, intestinal cramping and left-sided period pain.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Fo Shou
$0.07Fo Shou (Fructus Citri sarcodactylis)
Properties: acrid, bitter, slightly warm
Channels: Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for cutting phlegm to settle Stomach and stop cough. -
Fu Ling
$0.05Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae)
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral
Channels: Heart, Spleen, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Tonifies Spleen, eliminates dampness, calms the heart spirit. -
Fu Ling Pi
$0.02Fu Ling Pi (Sclerotii Poriae)
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral
Channels: Heart, Spleen, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Clears fluid retention under the surface. -
Fu Ling Spring Wind
$0.11Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae)
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral
Channels: Heart, Spleen, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Tonifies Spleen, eliminates dampness, calms the heart spirit.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Fu Pen Zi
$0.27Fu Pen Zi (Fructus Rubi)
Properties: sweet, astringent, slightly warm
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Augments the true yin of the Kidneys, contains the urine, secures the essence. Also assists yang and improves the vision. -
Fu Ping
$0.03Fu Ping (Herba Lemnae Seu Spirodelae)
Properties: acrid, cold
Channels: Bladder, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Strongly promotes sweating, however is also good for fluids retained just under the surface. Promotes urination. -
Fu Shen
$0.04Fu Shen (Sclerotium Pararadicis Poriae)
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral
Channels: Heart, Spleen, Lungs
Key Characteristics: More strongly calms the spirit than Fu Ling. -
Fu Xiao Mai
$0.03Fu Xiao Mai (Fructus levis Tritici)
Properties: sweet, salty, cool
Channels: Heart
Key Characteristics: Augments Heart qi, inhibits the Heart fluids, clears heat from the pores and interstices and thus stops spontaneous sweating and night sweats. -
Gan Jiang (Chao) Certified
$0.07Gan Jiang (Chao) (dry Rhizoma Zingiberis)
Properties: acrid, hot
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warms Spleen, transforms thin mucous, unblocks channels, revives the yang, also stops bleeding due to deficient cold (especially if prescribed as Pao Jiang).
Additional Notes: This is dry-fried Gan Jiang, we do not dispense raw. Dry-frying reduces the pungency making it easier on the patient. The effect remains the same. We also offer Pao Jiang which you can find in the herbs list.
The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Gan Song
$0.04Gan Song (Radix Et Rhizoma Nardostachydis)
Properties: acrid, sweet, warm
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for awakening the appetite. -
Gao Ben
$0.04Gao Ben (Radix et Rhizoma Ligustici)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Bladder
Key Characteristics: Warm and releases the exterior. Particularly good for vertex headaches and headaches related to toothache. Leads into Du channel and so can be used for fibroids or vaginal pain from internal wind-damp. -
Gao Liang Jiang
$0.03Gao Liang Jiang (Rhizoma Alpiniae officinarum)
Properties: acrid, hot
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warms the Stomach, disperses cold, stops pain and directs rebellious qi downward. Very good for epigastric pain due to cold, also helps hiccups, belching, nausea and vomiting of clear fluids. -
Ge Gen
$0.05Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae)
Properties: sweet, acrid, cool
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also lifts qi to stop diarrhea, lifts fluids to stop thirst, vents rashes and reduces high blood pressure as well as alcohol craving (if the latter is the most desired action, Ge Hua is better). -
Gou Teng
$0.05Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Extinguishes wind and stops spasms, drains Liver heat, settles Liver wind, pacifies Liver yang. Also releases wind-heat from the the exterior. -
Gu Jing Zi
$0.06Gu Jing Cao (Scapus Et Inflorescentia Eriocaulonis)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also good for brightening the eyes and headaches involving the eyes. -
Gu Ya (Chao)
$0.02Gu Ya (Chao) (Fructus Germinatus Oryzae)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Gently reduces food stagnation while strengthening the Spleen and improving the appetite.
Additional Notes: We only dispense dry-fried Gu Ya as it better strengthens the Spleen. A good one to choose when the patient is avoiding wheat or gluten (even though once sprouted the gluten content of grains is minimal). -
Gua Lou Pi Certified
$0.05Gua Lou Pi (Pericarpium Trichosanthis)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Cools and transforms phlegm-heat, frees the flow of qi through the chest, disperses constrained knots.
Additional Notes: 12-15g is the most common dosage.
The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Gua Lou Ren
$0.06Gua Lou Ren (Semen Trichosanthis)
Properties: sweet, cold, slippery
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moistens both Lungs and Large Intestine, cools and transforms phlegm. Also promotes healing of sores such as breast abscesses. Some use its slippery nature to help the urethra. -
Gui Zhi
$0.02Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)
Properties: acrid, sweet, warm
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Warm and releases the exterior, also good for dizziness and palpitations due to thin mucous, and peripheral circulation. -
Hai Feng Teng
$0.03Hai Feng Teng (Caulis Piperis kadsurae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, slightly warm
Channels: Liver, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind-dampness, opens the collaterals, stops pain. -
Hai Fu Shi
$0.04Hai Fu Shi (Pumice)
Properties: salty, cold
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Transforms stubborn phlegm, cools phlegm-heat in the Lungs, treats painful urinary dribbling by opening the upper source of fluid metabolism (ie. the Lungs). -
Hai Jin Sha (Powder)
$0.13Hai Jin Sha (Spora Lygodii)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Bladder, Small Intestine
Key Characteristics: Stops painful urination, expels stones, reduces jaundice.
Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Hai Piao Xiao
$0.04Hai Piao Xiao (Endoconchae Sepiae Seu Sepiellae)
Properties: salty, astringent, slightly warm
Channels: Kidneys, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding, secures the essence, dries dampness, reduces gastric acidity. Also promotes healing (e.g. applied externally as a powder for damp rashes and sores). -
Hai Tong Pi
$0.02Hai Tong Pi (Cortex Erythriniae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, neutral
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Very good to stop pain from wind-damp (especially lower back and knees). Also promotes urination and stops itching. -
He Huan Hua
$0.06He Huan Hua (Flos Albiziae)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Relieves constraint, calms the spirit, regulates the qi, invigorates the collaterals. Also unbinds the Stomach and brightens the eyes. -
He Huan Pi
$0.02He Huan Pi (Cortex Albiziae)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Relieves constraint, calms the spirit, regulates the qi, invigorates the blood. Also dissipates swelling and reduces abscesses, mildly stops pain and reconnects the sinews. -
He Ye
$0.04He Ye (Folium Nelumbinis)
Properties: bitter, slightly sweet, neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, resolves summerheat, raises clear yang, stops bleeding. -
He Zi
$0.02He Zi (Fructus Chebulae)
Properties: bitter, sour, astringent, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Directs Lung qi downward, transforms phlegm to stop cough, benefits the throat, restrains the Spleen and Intestinal qi to stop chronic diarrhea. -
Hong Hua
$0.09Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood. Good for poor circulation through the extremities, especially in combination with Ji Xue Teng. Small doses also gently tonify blood. -
Hong Teng
$0.02Hong Teng (Caulis Sargentodoxae)
Properties: bitter, neutral
Channels: Large Intestine, Liver
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, reduces abscesses, stops pain, invigorates blood, disperses stasis. Like any vine, it enters the collaterals. -
Hou Po
$0.06Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae officinalis)
Properties: bitter, acrid, warm, aromatic
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Regulates the middle Jiao qi and directs downward in action, disperses fullness, dries damp, reduces phlegm, settles wheeze and cough. -
Hou Po (Zhi) Spring Wind
$0.29Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae officinalis)
Properties: bitter, acrid, warm, aromatic
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Regulates the middle Jiao qi and directs downward in action, disperses fullness, dries damp, reduces phlegm, settles wheeze and cough.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Hu Huang Lian
$0.18Hu Huang Lian (Rhizoma Picrorrhizae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine.
Key Characteristics: Bitter, so clears heat from both excess and deficiency, cools the blood, dries dampness. Especially for steaming bones and childhood nutritional impairment. -
Hu Zhang
$0.03Hu Zhang (Radix Et Rhizoma Polygoni cuspidati)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Liver, Gallbladder, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also clears damp-heat and phlegm, and is anti-toxic. -
Hua Jiao
$0.07Hua Jiao or Chuan Jiao (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli)
Properties: acrid, hot, slightly toxic
Channels: Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warms the middle, disperses cold, stops pain from cold, kills parasites (especially roundworms), tonifies Mingmen fire. Also good externally as part of a wash for vaginal itching (usually together with Ai Ye, Huang Bai, She Chuang Zi, Bai Xian Pi, and Ku Shen).
Additional Notes: Do not use internally during pregnancy. -
Hua Rui Shi
$0.02Hua Rui Shi (Ophicalcitum)
Properties: sour, Astringent, neutral
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding, disperses blood stasis.
Additional Notes: Do not use in pregnancy. -
Huai Hua Mi (Chao)
$0.07Huai Hua Mi (Chao) (Flos Immaturus Sophorae)
Properties: bitter, cool
Channels: Liver, Large Intestine.
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, clears heat, stops bleeding. Also cools Liver and brightens the eyes.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. We offer both raw and dry-fried Huai Hua Mi, the latter is less cold but goes directly into the blood and is better at stopping bleeding. The raw and dry-fried forms are often combined. If raw is desired please select Huai Hua Mi (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Huai Hua Mi (Raw)
$0.05Huai Hua Mi (Raw) (Flos Immaturus Sophorae)
Properties: bitter, cool
Channels: Liver, Large Intestine.
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, clears heat, stops bleeding. Also cools Liver and brightens the eyes.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer dry-fried Huai Hua Mi, which is less cold but goes directly into the blood and is better at stopping bleeding. The raw and dry-fried forms are often combined. If dry-fried is desired please select Huai Hua Mi (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Huai Niu Xi Certified
$0.05Huai Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis bidentatae)
Properties: bitter, sour, neutral
Channels: Liver, Kidney
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood. More tonifying than Chuan Niu Xi.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Huang Bai (Chao)
$0.06Huang Bai (Chao) (Cortex Phellodendri)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also drains Kidney fire and resolves fire toxins, especially for damp-heat in the lower burner and legs.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. We offer four forms of Huang Bai.
A) Raw. If raw is desired please select Huang Bai (Raw) from the herbs list.
B) Chao Huang Bai is dry-fried to be easier on your digestion.
C) Jiu Chao Huang Bai is wine-fried for upper burner fire and skin. If wine-fried is desired please select Huang Bai (Jiu) from the herbs list.
D) Huang Bai Tan is charred making it best for stopping bleeding due to blood heat. If charred is desired please select Huang Bai (Tan) from the herbs list. -
Huang Bai (Jiu)
$0.05Huang Bai (Jiu) (Cortex Phellodendri)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also drains Kidney fire and resolves fire toxins, especially for damp-heat in the lower burner and legs.
Additional Notes: This is the wine-fried form. We offer four forms of Huang Bai.
A) Raw. If raw is desired please select Huang Bai (Raw) from the herbs list.
B) Chao Huang Bai is dry-fried to be easier on your digestion. If dry-fried is desired please select Huang Bai (Chao) from the herbs list.
C) Jiu Chao Huang Bai is wine-fried for upper burner fire and skin. If wine-fried is desired please select Huang Bai (Jiu) from the herbs list.
D) Huang Bai Tan is charred making it best for stopping bleeding due to blood heat. If charred is desired please select Huang Bai (Tan) from the herbs list. -
Huang Bai (Raw)
$0.04Huang Bai (Raw) (Cortex Phellodendri)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also drains Kidney fire and resolves fire toxins, especially for damp-heat in the lower burner and legs.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We offer four forms of Huang Bai.
A) Raw.
B) Chao Huang Bai is dry-fried to be easier on your digestion. If dry-fried is desired please select Huang Bai (Chao) from the herbs list.
C) Jiu Chao Huang Bai is wine-fried for upper burner fire and skin. If wine-fried is desired please select Huang Bai (Jiu) from the herbs list.
D) Huang Bai Tan is charred making it best for stopping bleeding due to blood heat. If charred is desired please select Huang Bai (Tan) from the herbs list. -
Huang Bai (Tan)
$0.06Huang Bai (Tan) (Cortex Phellodendri)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also drains Kidney fire and resolves fire toxins, especially for damp-heat in the lower burner and legs.
Additional Notes: This is the charred form. We offer four forms of Huang Bai.
A) Raw. If raw is desired please select Huang Bai (Raw) from the herbs list.
B) Chao Huang Bai is dry-fried to be easier on your digestion. If dry-fried is desired please select Huang Bai (Chao) from the herbs list.
C) Jiu Chao Huang Bai is wine-fried for upper burner fire and skin. If wine-fried is desired please select Huang Bai (Jiu) from the herbs list.
D) Huang Bai Tan is charred making it best for stopping bleeding due to blood heat. -
Huang Lian (Prepared)
$0.16Huang Lian (prepared) (Rhizoma Coptidis)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness.
Additional Notes: This is the prepared form, we do not dispense raw. We soak and drain the Huang Lian repeatedly to reduce its bitterness, then dry-fry it with ginger juice, making it quite easy on the stomach. Small doses (3-6g) are usually sufficient. -
Huang Qin
$0.04Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also calms an overheated fetus (often combined with Bai Zhu) and reduces bleeding from heat in the blood. Sedates ascendent Liver yang. -
Huang Qin (Ku) Spring Wind
$0.17Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also calms an overheated fetus (often combined with Bai Zhu) and reduces bleeding from heat in the blood. Sedates ascendent Liver yang.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Huo Xiang
$0.03Huo Xiang (Herba Agastaches, Herba Pogostemonis)
Properties: acrid, slightly warm, very fragrant
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Releases the exterior, harmonizes the middle, transforms dampness, alleviates nausea. Very fragrant herbs are always useful when the tongue coat is thick as it breaks up damp, be sure to also use Ban Xia or Hou Pou to direct that damp downwards. -
Huo Xiang Spring Wind
$0.10Huo Xiang (Herba Agastaches, Herba Pogostemonis)
Properties: acrid, slightly warm, very fragrant
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Releases the exterior, harmonizes the middle, transforms dampness, alleviates nausea. Very fragrant herbs are always useful when the tongue coat is thick as it breaks up damp, be sure to also use Ban Xia or Hou Pou to direct that damp downwards.
Additional Notes: The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Ji Guan Hua
$0.04Ji Guan Hua (Flos Celosia cristatae)
Properties: sweet, astringent, cool
Channels: Liver, Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, restrains and inhibits to stop many types of bleeding, as well as vaginal discharge. Can also be used as a wash externally for vaginal itch and discharge. -
Ji Nei Jin (Chao)
$0.04Ji Nei Jin (Chao) (Endothelium Comeum Gigeriae Galli)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Bladder, Small Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Reduces all types of food stagnation, secures the essence to stop enuresis, dissolves stones (e.g. biliary or urinary).
Additional Notes: We only dispense Chao Ji Nei Jin (dry-fried with vinegar) as this reduces its unpleasant odor and increases its ability to unbind the Stomach and reduce food stagnation. -
Ji Xue Teng
$0.02Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Milletiae Seu Spatholobi)
Properties: bitter, sweet, warm
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also tonifies blood and enters collaterals to stop pain. -
Ji Xue Teng Spring Wind
$0.07Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Milletiae Seu Spatholobi)
Properties: bitter, sweet, warm
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also tonifies blood and enters collaterals to stop pain.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Jie Geng Certified
$0.10Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi)
Properties: bitter, acrid, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Lifts qi, soothes the throat, releases the exterior, transforms phlegm, expels pus.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Jin Qian Cao
$0.02Jin Qian Cao (Herba Desmodii)
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral
Channels: Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Promotes urination, expels stones, clears damp-heat jaundice.
Additional Notes: Should use at least 15g, but be aware this makes the script quite bulky, therefore patients may need more water. -
Jin Yin Hua Certified
$0.20Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, vents and disperses wind-heat and warm pathogens. Also gently tonifies deficiency, enriches the blood and alleviates thirst.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Jin Ying Zi
$0.04Jin Ying Zi (Fructus Rosae laevigatae)
Properties: sour, astringent, neutral
Channels: Bladder, Kidneys, Large Intestine.
Key Characteristics: Binds the lower Jiao to secure the essence, contains urination, halts chronic diarrhea. -
Jing Jie (Raw)
$0.04Jing Jie (Raw) (Herba Seu Flos Schizonepetae)
Properties: acrid, aromatic, slightly warm
Channels: Lungs, Liver
Key Characteristics: Releases the exterior. Can be used for both wind-heat and wind-cold and venting heat in the blood.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. When charred Jing Jie can stop bleeding and is good for rashes and itch (in combination with Fang Feng). If charred form is desired please select Jing Jie (Tan) from the herbs list. -
Jing Jie (Tan)
$0.06Jing Jie (Tan) (Herba Seu Flos Schizonepetae)
Properties: acrid, aromatic, slightly warm
Channels: Lungs, Liver
Key Characteristics: Releases the exterior. Can be used for both wind-heat and wind-cold and venting heat in the blood.
Additional Notes: This is the charred form. When charred Jing Jie can stop bleeding and is good for rashes and itch (in combination with Fang Feng). If raw form is desired please select Jing Jie (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Ju He
$0.04Ju He (Semen Citri reticulatae)
Properties: bitter, neutral
Channels: Unknown
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for lumps and cysts (e.g. breasts and ovaries). -
Ju Hong
$0.03Ju Hong (Exocarpium Citri reticulatae rubrum)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for coughs. -
Ju Hua Certified
$0.17Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii)
Properties: sweet, bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also brightens the eyes, calms the Liver, extinguishes wind and is antitoxic (Ye Ju Hua is more antitoxic if this quality is most desired).
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Jue Ming Zi
$0.03Jue Ming Zi (Semen Cassiae)
Properties: bitter, sweet, cool
Channels: Liver, Kidneys, Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also moistens bowels, stops headaches behind the eyes, calms the Liver and reduces cholesterol. -
Ku Shen
$0.04Ku Shen (Radix Sophorae flavescentis)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Bladder, Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, Small Intestine
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also disperses wind, kills parasites, stops itch and promotes urination. Often used externally for itch (in combination with Bai Xian Pi and Di Fu Zi). -
Lai Fu Zi (Chao)
$0.05Lai Fu Zi (Chao) (Semen Raphani)
Properties: acrid, sweet, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Transforms phlegm, reduces food stagnation, promotes the flow of qi in the Lungs, Spleen and Large Intestine.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. We primarily dispense dry-fried Lai Fu Zi as raw Lai Fu Zi causes vomiting (and is used specifically for emesis).
In any case, be aware that this herb (while great for what it does) has a penetrating odour that is very noticeable, so patients may need to be warned that they may turn heads if carrying it home. Small doses (3-6g) are sufficient. If raw is desired please select Lai Fu Zi (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Lai Fu Zi (Raw)
$0.04Lai Fu Zi (Raw) (Semen Raphani)
Properties: acrid, sweet, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Transforms phlegm, reduces food stagnation, promotes the flow of qi in the Lungs, Spleen and Large Intestine.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We primarily dispense dry-fried Lai Fu Zi. Raw Lai Fu Zi causes vomiting and is used specifically for emesis.
In any case, be aware that this herb (while great for what it does) has a penetrating odour that is very noticeable, so patients may need to be warned that they may turn heads when carrying it home. Small doses (3-6g) are sufficient. If dry-fried is desired please select Lai Fu Zi (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Li Zhi he
$0.04Li Zhi He (Semen Litchi)
Properties: sweet, astringent, warm
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for pain, and for lumps and cysts (e.g. testicles, breasts and ovaries). -
Lian Qiao
$0.07Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae)
Properties: bitter, slightly acrid, cool
Channels: Heart, Liver, Gallbladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, reduces abscesses and knotted clumps, cools the Heart and frees constraint. -
Lian Qiao Qing Spring Wind
$0.17Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae)
Properties: bitter, slightly acrid, cool
Channels: Heart, Liver, Gallbladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, reduces abscesses and knotted clumps, cools the Heart and frees constraint.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Lian Xu
$0.07Lian Xu (Stamen Nelumbinis)
Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral
Channels: Heart, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Tonifies and stabilizes the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys, calms the spirit, stops diarrhea, stabilizes the essence. Also used for excessive uterine bleeding and vaginal discharge. Re-connects Heart and Kidneys. More strongly astringent than lotus seeds but otherwise similar in action. -
Lian Zi
$0.08Lian Zi (Semen Nelumbinis)
Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral
Channels: Heart, Kidneys, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Tonifies and stabilizes the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys, calms the spirit, stops diarrhea, stabilizes the essence. Also used for excessive uterine bleeding and vaginal discharge. Re-connects Heart and Kidneys. -
Lian Zi Xin
$0.11Lian Zi Xin (Plumula Nelumbinis)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Pericardium
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also calms the spirit upset by heat, stops bleeding and binds the essence.
Additional Notes: Use small doses as quite bitter. -
Ling Xiao Hua
$0.09Ling Xiao Hua (Flos Campsis)
Properties: sweet, sour, slightly cold
Channels: Liver, Pericardium
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also expels lurking fire at the blood level, cools blood and expels wind. -
Ling Zhi (Red)
$0.12Ling Zhi (Red) (Ganoderma)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Calms the spirit while augmenting qi and blood. Also tonifies Lungs and transforms phlegm. -
Liu Huang (Powder)
$0.03Liu Huang (Sulphur)
Properties: sour, hot, toxic
Channels: Kidneys, Large Intestine, Pericardium
Key Characteristics: Kills parasites (especially scabies and tinea), resolves toxicity, stops itching.
Additional Notes: Only use externally. We do not have prepared Liu Huang and thus it should not be used internally.
Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Liu Ji Nu
$0.02Liu Ji Nu (Herba Artemisiae anomalae)
Properties: bitter, warm
Channels: Heart, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for food stagnation. -
Long Chi
$0.26Long Chi (Dens Draconis)
Properties: Astringent, cool
Channels: Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Calms the spirit, cools heat, suppresses childhood convulsions. -
Long Dan Cao
$0.08Long Dan Cao (Radix Gentianae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, drains excessive Liver fire and clears lower Jiao damp-heat, especially around the genitals (in which case this herb is essential). -
Long Gu (Powder)
$0.07Long Gu (Os Draconis)
Properties: sweet, Astringent, neutral
Channels: Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Calms with heaviness, binds with astringency, secures the normal qi.
Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Lu Dou
$0.02Lu Dou (Semen Phaseoli Munginis)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Heart, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clear summerheat, alleviates thirst, resolves toxicity. Antidote to poisoning from herbs (e.g. aconite) often used in combination with Gan Cao. -
Lu Gen
$0.03Lu Gen (Rhizoma Phragmitis)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also generates fluids, promotes urination and encourages rashes to surface.
Additional Notes: Effective doses start at 15g but that makes the bags quite bulky, warn the patient they’ll need to add more water. -
Lu Lu Tong
$0.02Lu Lu Tong (Fructus Liquidambaris)
Properties: bitter, neutral
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for opening sinus, fallopian tubes and milk ducts. -
Lu Rong
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Lu Xian Cao
$0.03Lu Xian Cao or Lu Han Cao (Herba Pyrolae)
Properties: sweet, bitter, warm
Channels: Liver, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind-dampness, tonifies Kidneys, stops bleeding. Also helps Kidneys grasp qi, nourishes the Heart to stop sweating. Can be used for palpitations with night sweats. -
Luo Shi Teng
$0.02Luo Shi Teng (Caulis Trachelospermi)
Properties: bitter, slightly cold
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind-damp, invigorates the collaterals, cools the blood. Also reduces swelling (e.g. breast abscess) and painful obstruction of the throat. -
Ma Bo
$0.17Ma Bo (Fructificatio Lasiosphaerae seu Calvatiae)
Properties: acrid, neutral
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, light and dispersing, best for throat disorders due to wind-heat. -
Ma Chi Xian
$0.03Ma Chi Xian (Herba Portulacae)
Properties: sour, cold, slippery
Channels: Large Intestine, Liver
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, also good for colicky pain that persists after bowel movements (e.g. in dysentery), hot vaginal discharge. Also cools blood, clears damp-heat, stops bleeding and hot painful urinary dribbling. -
Mai Ya
$0.02Mai Ya (Fructus Germinatus Hordei)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Reduces food stagnation due to starches and fruits, facilitates the flow of Liver qi, softens areas of hardness, improves the appetite. Gently calms the spirit. Also used for all types of lumps and cysts. -
Man Jing Zi
$0.03Man Jing Zi (Fructus Viticis)
Properties: bitter, acrid, cool
Channels: Bladder, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Best for headaches and eye pain, but also stops joint pain (mild effect). -
Mang Xiao
$0.04Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas)
Properties: salty, bitter, very cold
Channels: Stomach, Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Softens hardened clumping of stool by drawing fluids into the intestine. Clears heat, drains fire. Also good for red swollen painful eyes, or red swollen lesions including breast problems (e.g. mastitis).
Additional Notes: Do not decoct, add to decocted liquid at the end. Do not use during pregnancy. If prescribed we will bag separately to be added at the end of decoction. -
Mei Gui Hua
$0.09Mei Gui Hua (Flos Rosae rugosae)
Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, warm, aromatic
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also gently harmonizes blood and relieves constraint (i.e depression) especially in conjunction with Yu Jin. -
Mi Meng Hua
$0.04Mi Meng Hua (Flos Buddleiae Immaturus)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Gently drains fire, useful for brightening the eyes. -
Ming Fan
$0.03Ming Fan (Alumen)
Properties: sour, astringent, cold
Channels: Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Restrains damp and resolves toxicity; also generates flesh and transforms putrefaction.
Additional Notes: Only use externally. Often added to Huang Bai, Ku Shen, She Chuang Zi, Bai Xian Pi, and Ai Ye as a wash for vaginal itch. -
Mo Yao
$0.04Mo Yao (Resina Myrrhae)
Properties: bitter, neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, excellent for pain, has a bad aftertaste. -
Mu Dan Pi (Raw) Certified
$0.07Mu Dan Pi (Raw) (Cortex Radicis Moutan)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cool
Channels: Heart, Liver, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, also moves blood, clears yin-deficient heat, clears Liver fire, drains pus and reduces swelling.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. Use our charred form for stopping bleeding due to blood heat. If charred is desired please select Mu Dan Pi (Tan) from the herbs list.
The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Mu Dan Pi (Tan) Certified
$0.10Mu Dan Pi (Tan) (Cortex Radicis Moutan)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cool
Channels: Heart, Liver, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, also moves blood, clears yin-deficient heat, clears Liver fire, drains pus and reduces swelling.
Additional Notes: This is the charred form. Use our charred form for stopping bleeding due to blood heat. If raw is desired please select Mu Dan Pi (Raw) from the herbs list.
The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Mu Gua
$0.04Mu Gua (Fructus Chaenomelis)
Properties: sour, slightly warm
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Transforms dampness, harmonizes Spleen and Stomach, alleviates cramping (especially calves but also intestinal) from contracting tendons and sinews. Also reduces food stagnation. -
Mu Hu Die
$0.05Mu Hu Die (Oroxyli Semen)
Properties: sweet, bland, cool
Channels: Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Gently frees Liver qi and moistens Lungs to help the voice. -
Mu Li (Powder)
$0.03Mu Li (Concha Ostreae)
Properties: salty, Astringent, cool
Channels: Liver, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Secures deficiency leading to leakage and loss, stops sweating. Softens hard masses or nodules due to constrained heat and phlegm. Augments yin deficiency with floating yang leading to disorders in the channels of the Heart, Liver and Kidneys. Calms the spirit, absorbs acidity and alleviates pain (e.g. gastric acid).
Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Mu Xiang (Raw)
$0.04Mu Xiang (Raw) (Radix Auklandiae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for abdominal pain.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer a prepared form for use when there is loose stool. If you would like the prepared form, please select Mu Xiang (Wei) from the herbs list. -
Mu Xiang (Wei)
$0.05Mu Xiang (Wei) (Radix Auklandiae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for abdominal pain.
Additional Notes: This is the prepared form. We prepare our Mu Xiang by dusting it with glutinous rice flour and then dry-frying. Use our prepared Mu Xiang when there is loose stool. If you desire the raw form, please select Mu Xiang (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Mu Zei Cao
$0.04Mu Zei Cao (Herba Equiseti Hiemalis)
Properties: sweet, bitter, neutral
Channels: Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also good for eyes (e.g. superficial visual obstruction and pterygium), stops bowel bleeding. -
Niu Bang Zi (Chao)
$0.04Niu Bang Zi (Chao) (Fructus Arctii)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Best for sore throats, also vents rashes and moistens the Intestines.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. Use our dry-fried form if the patient has loose stool. If raw is desired please select Niu Bang Zi (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Niu Bang Zi (Raw)
$0.03Niu Bang Zi (Raw) (Fructus Arctii)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat. Best for sore throats, also vents rashes and moistens the Intestines.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. Use our dry-fried form if the patient has loose stool. If dry-fried is desired please select Niu Bang Zi (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Nuo Dao Gen Xu
$0.04Nuo Dao Gen Xu (Radix Oryzae glutinosae)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Stops heat from deficiency and night sweats due to yin deficiency.
Additional Notes: 15g is usual dose. -
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Ou Jie (Raw)
$0.02Ou Jie (Raw) (Nodus Rhizomatis Nelumbinis)
Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Liver
Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding, removes blood stasis, but also astringent.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We most commonly dispense charred Ou Jie. To make charred Ou Jie we wash the lotus nodes thoroughly as they are often quite dirty, then we char which is better to stop bleeding while reducing somewhat its stasis-removing effects. In this form it is very useful for bleeding in pregnancy due to blood stasis. Usual dose 15-30g. If you would prefer the charred version please select Ou Jie (Tan) from the herbs list. -
Ou Jie (Tan)
$0.03Ou Jie (Tan) (Nodus Rhizomatis Nelumbinis)
Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Liver
Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding, removes blood stasis, but also astringent.
Additional Notes: This is the charred form. We wash the lotus nodes thoroughly as they are often quite dirty, then we char them which is better to stop bleeding while reducing somewhat its stasis-removing effects. In this form it is very useful for bleeding in pregnancy due to blood stasis. Usual dose 15-30g. If you would prefer the raw version please select Ou Jie (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Pang Da Hai
$0.07Pang Da Hai (Sterculiae Semen)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Gently cools and moistens the throat and Intestines for hoarseness, sore throat and phlegm heat cough.
Additional Notes: Usually taken as a tea, putting one, two or three pieces in a cup and pouring boiling water over them. If giving to your patient as a tea select the herb and dosage in your prescription and then inform us in the ‘special instructions’ tab located at checkout that you would like it bagged separately. -
Pao Jiang
$0.08Pao Jiang (Blast-Fried Rhizoma Zingiberis)
Properties: bitter, astringent
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warms the middle, stops diarrhea, consolidates yang, stops bleeding due to yang deficiency. -
Pei Lan Ye
$0.02Pei Lan Ye (Herba Eupatorii)
Properties: acrid, neutral
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dispels middle Jiao turbid damp, unbinds the Stomach, releases the exterior, useful when the patient complains of a metallic or sticky sweet taste in the mouth. Additional Notes: Do not use for a prolonged time. -
Pi Pa Ye
$0.03Pi Pa Ye (Folium Eriobotryae)
Properties: bitter, cool
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Directs qi downward to stop cough and settle the Stomach, stops nausea and vomiting. -
Pian Jiang Huang
$0.02Pian Jiang Huang (Rhizoma Curcumae longae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Spleen, Stomach, Liver
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for expelling wind so particularly good for shoulder pain. -
Pu Gong Ying
$0.02Pu Gong Ying (Herba Taraxaci cum Radice)
Properties: bitter, sweet, cold
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins. Specific for mastitis. Also good for red eyes and painful urinary dribbling from damp-heat. -
Pu Huang (Raw)
$0.05Pu Huang (Raw) (Pollen Typhae)
Properties: sweet, acrid, neutral, slippery
Channels: Liver, Heart, Pericardium, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding, removes blood stasis, promotes urination (e.g. in hot painful urinary dribbling). -
Qian Cao Gen
$0.12Qian Cao Gen (Radix Rubiae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Cools blood, stops bleeding, removes blood stasis. Also disperses wind-damp to help painful joints. Can cool Liver and transform phlegm to treat chronic stubborn cough with pain in the chest from Liver heat affecting Lungs. -
Qian Hu
$0.06Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Directs qi downward, helps Lung qi disseminate to expel wind-heat, directs fire downward to dissolve phlegm. -
Qian Nian Jian
$0.02Qian Nian Jian (Rhizoma Homalomenae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Strengthens sinews and bones, dispels wind-damp painful obstruction. Slightly toxic.
Additional Notes: Slightly Toxic. -
Qian Shi
$0.05Qian Shi (Semen Euryalis)
Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral
Channels: Kidneys, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Tonifies and restrains the Spleen and Kidneys, eliminates dampness and stops vaginal discharge. -
Qiang Huo
$0.23Qiang Huo (Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii)
Properties: acrid, bitter, aromatic, warm
Channels: Bladder, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Warm and releases the exterior, also good for joint pain, leads into Taiyang and Du channels, so best for occipital headaches.
Additional Notes: Expensive. -
Qin Jiao
$0.10Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae macrophyllae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind-damp (but less drying than most herbs for this), stops tidal fever and steaming bone disorder. Clears heat from deficiency, moistens the Intestines and unblocks bowels. -
Qin Pi
$0.03Qin Pi (Cortex Fraxini)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, dries dampness, also benefits the eyes and binds the Intestines (as it has a constricting effect, useful in damp-heat diarrhea, dysentery or ulcerative colitis). -
Qing Dai (Powder)
$0.08Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis)
Properties: salty, very cold
Channels: Liver, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, drains Liver fire, drains Lung heat, dispels summerheat and extinguishes wind to stop tremors and childhood fright wind.
Additional Notes: Also applied externally. Should be added as a powder after decoction since it does not dissolve. Small doses (1.5 -3g). If prescribed we will bag separately to be added after cooking please inform your patient. -
Qing Hao
$0.02Qing Hao (Herba Artemisiae annuae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Liver, Gallbladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat from deficiency, also clears summerheat and deficient fevers with steaming bones. Cools the blood and stops bleeding, checks malarial disorders causing alternating chills and fever.
Additional Notes: Tends to cause loose stool if digestion is weak. Most effective if not cooked too long. If this is a key herb in the formula please write ‘bag separately’ in the special instructions box during checkout, and inform your patient to add to decoction towards the end of cooking. -
Qing Hao Spring Wind
$0.10Qing Hao (Herba Artemisiae annuae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Liver, Gallbladder
Key Characteristics: Clears heat from deficiency, also clears summerheat and deficient fevers with steaming bones. Cools the blood and stops bleeding, checks malarial disorders causing alternating chills and fever.
Additional Notes: Tends to cause loose stool if digestion is weak. Most effective if not cooked too long. If this is a key herb in the formula please write ‘bag separately’ in the special instructions box during checkout, and inform your patient to add to decoction towards the end of cooking.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Qing Pi
$0.03Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri reticulatae viride)
Properties: bitter, acrid, warm
Channels: Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for breast distention and lumps. -
Qing Xiang Zi
$0.03Qing Xiang Zi (Semen Celosiae)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Strongly clears fire from Liver to brighten eyes and direct qi downward, also good for eye pain, hypertension and dilating the pupil (if pathologically contracted). -
Qu Mai
$0.02Qu Mai (Dianthi Herba)
Properties: bitter, cold, slippery
Channels: Bladder, Heart, Small Intestine
Key Characteristics: Cools heat, directs downward, invigorates blood, leads heat and fire in the heart and Small Intestine down and out through the urine. Can also be used for blood stasis causing amenorrhea.
Additional Notes: Do not use in pregnancy. -
Quan Xie
$0.85Quan Xie (Buthus Martensis)
Properties: salty, acrid, neutral, toxic
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Strongly extinguishes Liver wind, stops spasms and pain. Tracks down wind, unblocks the collaterals and treats stubborn headaches. Also attacks and resolves fire toxicity in the case of toxic sores, swellings and scrofula.
Additional Notes: We grind the scorpions when dispensed. Few complain of the taste. Expensive. -
Ren Dong Teng
$0.02Ren Dong Teng (Caulis Lonicerae)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: This is the vine of Jin Yin Hua, its antitoxic effects go deeper into the body (e.g. abdomen), like all vines it acts on sinews and tendons. Also stops hot abdominal pain due to infection or inflammation, and breast pain for mastitis. -
Rou Gui
$0.04Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi)
Properties: acrid, sweet, hot
Channels: Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Warms and tonifies the yang, disperses cold, promotes movement of blood. Also leads fire back to its source (e.g. when deficient yang allows rootless yang to float). Can help joint pain from cold-dampness. -
Rou Gui Spring Wind
$0.09Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi)
Properties: acrid, sweet, hot
Channels: Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Warms and tonifies the yang, disperses cold, promotes movement of blood. Also leads fire back to its source (e.g. when deficient yang allows rootless yang to float). Can help joint pain from cold-dampness.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Ru Xiang
$0.04Ru Xiang (Resina Olibani)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, excellent for pain, has a bad aftertaste. -
San Leng
$0.04San Leng (Rhizoma Sparganii)
Properties: bitter, acrid, neutral
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for food stagnation, and good for reducing blood stagnation without overly invigorating blood. -
San Qi
$0.42San Qi (Radix Pseudoginseng)
Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, warm
Channels: Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine
Key Characteristics: Stops bleeding without causing blood stasis, transforms blood stasis, reduces swelling and stops pain.
Additional Notes: Expensive. Do not use in pregnancy unless there is clearly blood stasis causing bleeding, and a milder herb such as Ou Jie Tan would not be sufficient. -
Sang Bai Pi
$0.04Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Radicis Mori)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Lungs, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Drains Lung heat to stop cough and wheeze, drains fluids and treats edema, especially of the face and eyelids. Also used for high blood pressure. -
Sang Piao Xiao
$0.54Sang Piao Xiao (Ootheca Mantidis)
Properties: sweet, salty, neutral, astringent
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Reinforces the yang of Mingmen, secures the essence, contains the urine.
Additional Notes: Expensive. -
Sang ye
$0.02Sang Ye (Folium Mori)
Properties: sweet, bitter, cold
Channels: Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also cools Lungs, brightens eyes, calms the Liver and stops bleeding from blood heat (in large doses). -
Sang Zhi
$0.03Sang Zhi (Ramulus Mori)
Properties: bitter, sweet, slightly cold
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind-damp, unblocks collaterals, treats pain, numbness and itching, especially in the upper limbs. for pain in the hands and fingers this is essential.
Additional Notes: Use up to 30g. -
Sha Ren
$0.18Sha Ren (Fructus Amomi)
Properties: acrid, warm, aromatic
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Promotes flow of qi, warms the middle Jiao, improves the appetite, calms the fetus. -
Shan Zha (Raw) Certified
$0.05Shan Zha (Raw) (Fructus Crataegi)
Properties: sour, sweet, slightly warm
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Reduces food stagnation (especially from meat and greasy foods), invigorates blood, alleviates diarrhea and dysentery.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer charred Shan Zha which enters the blood level to transform blood stasis and stop bleeding. If charred is desired please select Shan Zha (Tan) from the herbs list. Large doses (over 15g) not to be used in pregnancy.
The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Shan Zha (Tan) Certified
$0.06Shan Zha (Tan) (Fructus Crataegi)
Properties: sour, sweet, slightly warm
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Reduces food stagnation (especially from meat and greasy foods), invigorates blood, alleviates diarrhea and dysentery.
Additional Notes: This is the charred form. Charred Shan Zha enters the blood level to transform blood stasis and stop bleeding. If raw is desired please select Shan Zha (Raw) from the herbs list. Large doses (over 15g) not to be used in pregnancy.
The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Shan Zhi Zi (Chao)
$0.05Shan Zhi Zi (Chao) (Fructus Gardeniae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, San Jiao
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also relieves constrained heat, drains heat down through the San Jiao and out through the urine. Can resolve dampness, cool blood and stop bleeding.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form which is better for cooling blood and stopping bleeding. If raw is desired please select Shan Zhi Zi (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Shan Zhi Zi (Raw)
$0.04Shan Zhi Zi (Raw) (Fructus Gardeniae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, San Jiao
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also relieves constrained heat, drains heat down through the San Jiao and out through the urine. Can resolve dampness, cool blood and stop bleeding.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer a dry-fried form which is better for cooling blood and stopping bleeding. If dry-fried is desired please select Shan Zhi Zi (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Shan Zhu Yu
$0.05Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni)
Properties: sour, slightly warm
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Augments Liver and Kidneys, secures the primal qi, prevents abandonment. Also stops excessive sweating, stabilizes menses and stops bleeding from prolonged menstruation due to deficiency (mild effect). -
Shan Zhu Yu Spring Wind
$0.18Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni)
Properties: sour, slightly warm
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Augments Liver and Kidneys, secures the primal qi, prevents abandonment. Also stops excessive sweating, stabilizes menses and stops bleeding from prolonged menstruation due to deficiency (mild effect).
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
She Chuang Zi
$0.06She Chuang Zi (Fructus Cnidii)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Kidneys, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Strongly warms Kidney yang, dries dampness, stops itch. Frequently used in washes for itching and /or vaginal discharge.
Additional Notes: As the seeds can be irritating we provide a reusable muslin cloth to be used for straining the herbs once decocted. Please inform your patient. -
She Gan
$0.04She Gan (Rhizoma Belamcandae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, reduces swelling of the throat, transforms phlegm. Excellent for clumps of hot phlegm stuck in the throat. -
Shen Jin Cao
$0.02Shen Jin Cao (Lycopodii Herba)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind-dampness, relaxes the tendons, invigorates the collaterals. Often used externally for trauma pain or contraction of the sinews. -
Shen Qu
$0.04Shen Qu (Massa Medica Fermentata)
Properties: sweet, acrid, warm
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Treats food stagnation, promotes the flow of qi, alleviates diarrhea, also good for abdominal bloating (can be used by itself, the patient briefly boils the herb cake then strains it off and drinks it like tea). -
Shen Qu Spring Wind
$0.19Shen Qu (Massa Medica Fermentata)
Properties: sweet, acrid, warm
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Treats food stagnation, promotes the flow of qi, alleviates diarrhea, also good for abdominal bloating (can be used by itself, the patient briefly boils the herb cake then strains it off and drinks it like tea).
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Sheng Jiang
$0.09Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warm and releases the exterior. Also good for nausea and harmonizing nutritive and protective qi (in combination with Da Zao).
Additional Notes: 1 of our slices of Sheng Jiang equals 3g. -
Sheng Ma
$0.05Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae)
Properties: sweet, acrid, cool
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Disperses exterior wind-heat, also lifts yang qi, clears heat, vents rashes and stops bleeding (due to sinking qi). -
Shi Chang Pu
$0.06Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori tatarinowii)
Properties: acrid, slightly warm, aromatic
Channels: Heart, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Transforms dampness, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, dislodges phlegm, opens the sensory orifices. Also promotes blood flow and reduces swelling (e.g. for cold-damp joint pain and sores). -
Shi Di
$0.03Shi Di (Calyx Kaki)
Properties: bitter, astringent, neutral
Channels: Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for burping, belching and hiccups. -
Shi Gao (Powder)
$0.02Shi Gao (Gypsum)
Properties: sweet, acrid, Very cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, disperses to vent the muscle layer, also very cooling for Lungs and Stomach. -
Shi Jue Ming (Powder)
$0.03Shi Jue Ming (Concha Haliotidis)
Properties: salty, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Cools Liver heat, anchors Liver yang, extinguishes Liver wind, nourishes Liver yin. Also improves the vision and reduces gastric acidity.
Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Shi Jun Zi
$0.04Shi Jun Zi (Fructus Quisqualis)
Properties: sweet, warm
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Kills parasites (especially roundworms and pinworms). Treats childhood nutritional impairment.
Additional Notes: Instruct the patient NOT to drink hot tea when taking this herb, as it increases the chance of abdominal discomfort, hiccup, nausea and diarrhea. (If these symptoms do appear, they will go away by themselves after a few hours). -
Shi Liu Pi
$0.03Shi Liu Pi (Pericarpium Granati)
Properties: sour, astringent, warm, toxic
Channels: Kidneys, Large Intestine, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Binds the Intestines, stops diarrhea and dysenteric disorders due to cold from deficiency, halts uterine bleeding due to Kidney instability. Also kills parasites (especially tapeworms, hookworms and roundworms, apply topically for tinea). -
Shi Wei
$0.04Shi Wei (Herba Pyrrosiae)
Properties: bitter, sweet, slightly cold
Channels: Bladder, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Cools Lungs, facilitates Bladder, stops bleeding due to heat. Also stops cough and expels phlegm. -
Shui Niu Jiao
$0.07Shui Niu Jiao (Bubali Cornu)
Properties: salty, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Cools nutritive and blood heat, resolves toxic rashes, stops bleeding and tremors from heat in the blood.
Additional Notes: Effective doses start at 30g but that makes the bags quite bulky, warn the patient they’ll need to add more water. -
Si Gua Lou
$0.02Si Gua Luo (Luffae Fructus Retinervus)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Stomach, Liver
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, also unblocks collaterals, invigorates blood, transforms phlegm. Especially good for phlegm in the collaterals (e.g. fibrous breasts). -
Su Mu
$0.02Su Mu (Lignum Sappan)
Properties: sweet, salty, neutral, slightly acrid
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also stops pain and is good for external injuries. -
Suan Zao Ren (Prepared)
$0.06Suan Zao Ren (Prepared) (Semen Zizyphi spinosae)
Properties: sweet, sour, neutral
Channels: Gallbladder, Heart, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Nourishes Heart yin and Liver blood, promotes sleep, inhibits sweating (both spontaneous perspiration and night sweats).
Additional Notes: We only dispense the prepared form. -
Tan Xiang
$0.06Tan Xiang (Lignum Santali)
Properties: acrid, warm, Aromatic
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for throat obstruction from qi blockage. -
Tao Ren
$0.11Tao Ren (Semen Pruni)
Properties: bitter, sweet, neutral
Channels: Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also moistens bowels. -
Tian Hua Fen
$0.04Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix)
Properties: bitter, slightly sweet, cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also strongly generates fluids, moistens Lung dryness, resolves toxicity and expels pus (especially breast abscess combined with Pu Gong Ying).
Additional Notes: See its use as an alternative in Xiao Chai Hu Tang as discussed in the Shang Han Lun. -
Tian Ma
$0.23Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae)
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Calms the Liver with gentle nourishment, extinguishes wind, controls spasms, stops pain (e.g. headaches), disperses joint pain. Expensive. -
Tian Zhu Huang
$0.12Tian Zhu Huang (Bambusae Concretio Silicea)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Stops palpitations, extinguishes wind, cools the Heart, dislodges phlegm and opens the orifices (e.g. in stroke patients blocked by phlegm). Also stops tremors and convulsions in children. -
Ting Li Zi
$0.02Ting Li Zi (Semen Descurainiae Seu Lepidii)
Properties: acrid, bitter, Very cold
Channels: Lungs, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Strongly drains Lung qi, for cough and wheeze that worsens when lying flat and for edema of the face. -
Tong Cao
$0.27Tong Cao (Medulla Tetrapanacis)
Properties: sweet, bland, slightly cold
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Facilitates fluid metabolism of the Lungs, promotes lactation.
Additional Notes: Expensive. -
Tu Fu Ling
$0.05Tu Fu Ling (Rhizoma Smilacis glabrae)
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, good for deep-set sores and boils. Also removes damp-heat and eases the joints. A good all-round antitoxic herb that is not bitter therefore well-tolerated by the patient. -
Wa Leng Zi (Powder)
$0.02Wa Leng Zi (Concha Arcae)
Properties: sweet, salty, neutral
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for gastric acid and reflux. -
Wang Bu Liu Xing (Prepared)
$0.05Wang Bu Liu Xing (Prepared) (Semen Vaccariae)
Properties: bitter, neutral
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for promoting lactation and bringing on periods. -
Wei Ling Xian
$0.09Wei Ling Xian (Radix Clematidis)
Properties: acrid, salty, warm
Channels: Strongly mobilizes all twelve channels
Key Characteristics: Stops pain due to wind, cuts phlegm, softens hard lumps (e.g. breast lumps, abdominal masses, even bones in the throat).
Additional Notes: Quite drying and can exhaust normal qi, so best for short term use. -
Wu Jia Pi
$0.03Wu Jia Pi (Cortex Radicis Acanthopanacis)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Clears wind-damp, warms Kidneys and Liver, stops pain, strengthens sinews. Also transforms dampness and reduces swelling (e.g. edema of the feet and legs). -
Wu Ling Zhi (Powder)
$0.12Wu Ling Zhi (Feces Trogopterori Seu Pteromi)
Properties: bitter, sweet, warm
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also excellent for pain in combination with Yan Hu Suo.
Additional Notes: We dispense this as a powder rather than the original pellets. Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Wu Mei
$0.04Wu Mei (Fructus Mume)
Properties: sour, warm
Channels: Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Preserves the Lungs, binds up the Intestines, stops bleeding, generates fluids, stops thirst, quiets intestinal parasites (especially roundworms). -
Wu Shao She (Powder)
$0.27Wu Shao She (Zaocys)
Properties: sweet, salty, neutral, not toxic.
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind, unblocks collaterals, settles jitteriness and convulsions.
Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Wu Wei Zi Certified
$0.12Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae)
Properties: sour, warm
Channels: Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Contains leakage of Lung qi, grasps the qi, enriches the Kidneys, stops diarrhea, nourishes the Liver, calms the spirit, generates fluids.
Additional Notes: Small doses sufficient (2-5g).
The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Wu Yao
$0.05Wu Yao (Radix Linderae)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also warms Kidneys, good for low abdominal pain especially if cold, and for pain from hernia. -
Wu Zhu Yu (Huang Lian Prepared)
$0.23Wu Zhu Yu (Huang Lian Prepared) (Fructus Evodiae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, hot, slightly toxic, Very Dry
Channels: Kidneys, Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Strongly warms the middle and lower Jiao, stops nausea and vomiting due to cold, alleviates cold pain in the chest and abdomen. Also good for vertex headache that involves the temples when there is vomiting of clear fluid.
Additional Notes: This is the Huang Lian prepared form. The unprocessed herb is toxic. We soak the herb in Huang Lian juice then dry-fry it, which makes it much better for pent-up Liver-Stomach fire causing acid regurgitation, nausea and vomiting. We also offer Wu Zhu Yu in its standard prepared form which involves repeatedly soaking and rinsing the herb until it is bland, then drying it. If the standard preparation is desired please select Wu Zhu Yu (Prepared) from the herbs list.
Small doses (2-5g) sufficient. Expensive. -
Wu Zhu Yu (Prepared)
$0.21Wu Zhu Yu (Prepared) (Fructus Evodiae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, hot, slightly toxic, Very Dry
Channels: Kidneys, Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Strongly warms the middle and lower Jiao, stops nausea and vomiting due to cold, alleviates cold pain in the chest and abdomen. Also good for vertex headache that involves the temples when there is vomiting of clear fluid.
Additional Notes: This is the standard prepared form. The unprocessed herb is toxic. To prepare we repeatedly soak and rinse the herb until it is bland, then dry it. We also offer Wu Zhu Yu soaked in Huang Lian juice then dry-fried, which makes it much better for pent-up Liver-Stomach fire causing acid regurgitation, nausea and vomiting. If this effect is desired please select Wu Zhu Yu (Huang Lian Prepared) from the herbs list.
Small doses (2-5g) sufficient. Expensive. -
Xi Xian Cao
$0.02Xi Xian Cao (Herba Siegesbeckiae)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Liver
Key Characteristics: Cools heat, dispels wind-damp, stops itching, calms the spirit. Also clears heat and pacifies the Liver so is used for high blood pressure. -
Xia Ku Cao
$0.04Xia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Liver
Key Characteristics: Drains fire, also brightens the eyes, stops night-time eye pain, reduces hot phlegm and resolves lumps and knots and nodules. -
Xian He Cao
$0.03Xian He Cao (Herba Agrimoniae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, neutral
Channels: Lungs, Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Binds and inhibits bleeding, restrains leakage of blood, alleviates diarrhea, kills parasites (especially trichomonas vaginitis and tapeworm). Use in a wash to apply externally for trichomonas vaginitis. Also used as a qi tonic, and the book A Walk along the River says some doctors use it as a “herbal steroid without the side-effects of steroids”. For bleeding, it is a useful addition to the formula Gui Pi Tang. -
Xiang Fu (Raw)
$0.02Xiang Fu (Raw) (Rhizoma Cyperi)
Properties: acrid, slightly warm, slightly sweet, neutral
Channels: Liver, San Jiao, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also important for gynaecological qi obstruction.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer Xiang Fu prepared with wine, vinegar, honey and ginger to make Si Zhi Xiang Fu (four-prepared Xiang Fu) which assists its effects in moving qi, opening the San Jiao and stopping pain.
If prepared Xiang Fu is desired please select Xiang Fu (Zhi) from the herbs list. -
Xiang Fu (Zhi)
$0.05Xiang Fu (Zhi) (Rhizoma Cyperi)
Properties: acrid, slightly warm, slightly sweet, neutral
Channels: Liver, San Jiao, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also important for gynaecological qi obstruction.
Additional Notes: This is the prepared form. We prepare our Xiang Fu with wine, vinegar, honey and ginger to make Si Zhi Xiang Fu (four-prepared Xiang Fu) to assist its effects in moving qi, opening the San Jiao and stopping pain.
If unprepared Xiang Fu is desired please select Xiang Fu (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Xiao Hui Xiang (Chao)
$0.04Xiao Hui Xiang (Chao) (Fructus Foeniculi)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Harmonizes the middle, warms Liver and Kidneys, regulates and moves the qi. Therefore it is good for bloating and pain especially along the Liver channel in the lower abdomen, also treats bulging and hernia-like disorders.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. Dry-frying Xiao Hui Xiang enhances its ability to warm and protect digestion. If you would prefer raw please select Xiao Hui Xiang (Raw) from the herbs list. Small doses (3-5g) are usually sufficient and more comfortable. -
Xiao Hui Xiang (Raw)
$0.02Xiao Hui Xiang (Raw) (Fructus Foeniculi)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Harmonizes the middle, warms Liver and Kidneys, regulates and moves the qi. Therefore it is good for bloating and pain especially along the Liver channel in the lower abdomen, also treats bulging and hernia-like disorders.
Additional Notes: This is the raw version. We most commonly dispense dry fried Xiao Hui Xiang. Dry-frying enhances the herbs ability to warm and protect digestion. If you would prefer our dry fried please select Xiao Hui Xiang (Chao) in the herbs list. Small doses (3-5g) are usually sufficient and more comfortable. -
Xiao Ji
$0.04Xiao Ji (Herba Cirsii)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Liver, Heart
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, stops bleeding, promotes urination. Also good for damp-heat jaundice, hepatitis and high blood pressure. -
Xie Bai
$0.04Xie Bai (Bulbus Allii)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for chest pain and tenesmus and unblocking congealed constraint. -
Xin Yi Hua
$0.05Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnoliae)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Warm and dispersing. Best for unblocking sinus.
Additional Notes: Don’t use during pregnancy (use Cang Er Zi and He Ye instead). -
Xing Ren
$0.04Xing Ren (Semen Pruni Armeniacae)
Properties: bitter, slightly warm, slightly toxic
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Directs Lung qi downward, disperses wind-cold, moistens the Intestines, Additional Notes: Slightly toxic (if eaten raw). -
Xu Chang Qing
$0.04Xu Chang Qing (Radix Cynanchi paniculati)
Properties: acrid, warm, aromatic
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind, very good for stopping pain, invigorates the blood, resolves toxicity and stops itch.
Additional Notes: Do not boil for long or the fragrance will be dissipated. -
Xuan Fu Hua
$0.04Xuan Fu Hua (Flos Inulae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly warm
Channels: Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Directs qi downward to stop cough, softens hardened phlegm, dissipates pathogenic water. An important herb for thick gluey hard-to-cough out phlegm.
Additional Notes: The little filaments of the flower can be irritating for the throat. Therefore we provide a reusable muslin cloth for straining the herbs once they have been decocted. Please inform your patient. -
Xuan Shen Certified
$0.03Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)
Properties: salty, sweet, bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, also good for sore throat, lumps and swellings, while nourishing yin.
Additional Notes: The ‘Certified’ label on this herb means it has shown non-detectable levels of pesticides and heavy metals. While all our herbs are tested for safe levels of pesticides and heavy metals, the certified labelling means that the most susceptible herbs are only stocked when they show a non-detectable level. See Herb Sourcing for more details. -
Xuan Shen Spring Wind
$0.15Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)
Properties: salty, sweet, bitter, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, also good for sore throat, lumps and swellings, while nourishing yin.
Additional Notes: The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Xue Jie
$0.28Xue Jie (Sanguis Draconis)
Properties: sweet, salty, neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also generates flesh, most often applied externally (but can be used internally in pills and powders in small doses). -
Yan Hu Suo (Prepared)
$0.10Yan Hu Suo (Prepared) (Corydalis Rhizome)
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels: Heart, Liver, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood. Excellent for pain. We prepare ours with vinegar as this enhances the ability to stop pain.
Additional Notes: We only dispense the prepared version of this herb. -
Ye Jiao Teng
$0.02Ye Jiao Teng (Polygoni multiflori Caulis)
Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Nourishes the Heart, calms the spirit, unblocks the collaterals, nourishes the blood and expels wind (and so gently stops itch — can also be applied externally for this). Particularly good for dream-disturbed sleep.
Additional Notes: 15-30g is the usual dose. -
Ye Ju Hua
$0.03Ye Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi indici)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels: Lungs, Liver
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, resolves fire toxicity, drains fire and wind in Lungs and Liver channels, also used externally to stop itch. -
Ye Ming Sha
$0.04Ye Ming Sha (Excrementum Vespertilionis)
Properties: acrid, cool
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Drains fire. Best for bleeding into the whites of the eyes, night-blindness and cataracts, also breaks up blood stasis. -
Yi Mu Cao
$0.03Yi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri)
Properties: acrid, bitter, slightly cold, antitoxic
Channels: Heart, Liver, Bladder, Pericardium
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also good for heavy periods from clotting, if used at 15-20g, as it helps to contract the uterus, pushing out the clots which are causing the bleeding. -
Yi Yi Ren (Chao)
$0.04Yi Yi Ren (Chao) (Semen Coicis Lachyrma-jobi)
Properties: sweet, bland, slightly cold
Channels: Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Tonifies Spleen and Lungs, leaches out dampness from the bones, sinews and muscles to treat joint pain, cold heat and also expel pus.
Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. Dry-fried Yi Yi Ren is better for tonifying Spleen when there is loose stool. If raw is desired please select Yi Yi Ren (Raw) from the herbs list. -
Yi Yi Ren (Raw)
$0.03Yi Yi Ren (Raw) (Semen Coicis Lachyrma-jobi)
Properties: sweet, bland, slightly cold
Channels: Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Tonifies Spleen and Lungs, leaches out dampness from the bones, sinews and muscles to treat joint pain, cold heat and also expel pus.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer dry-fried Yi Yi Ren which is better for tonifying Spleen when there is loose stool. If dry-fried is desired please select Yi Yi Ren (Chao) from the herbs list. -
Yi Yi Ren (Raw) Spring Wind
$0.09Yi Yi Ren (Raw) (Semen Coicis Lachyrma-jobi)
Properties: sweet, bland, slightly cold
Channels: Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys
Key Characteristics: Tonifies Spleen and Lungs, leaches out dampness from the bones, sinews and muscles to treat joint pain, cold heat and also expel pus.
Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer dry-fried Yi Yi Ren which is better for tonifying Spleen when there is loose stool. If dry-fried is desired please select Yi Yi Ren (Chao) from the herbs list.
The Spring Wind label on this herb indicates that you are selecting our highest quality herbs available. To read more about Spring Wind herbs visit our partnered businesses page. -
Yin Chai Hu
$0.03Yin Chai Hu (Radix Stellariae)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat from deficiency, but not bitter, also good for lingering heat with recurring afternoon fevers and bleeding due to heat in the blood, as well as childhood nutritional impairment. -
Yin Xing Ye
$0.03 -
Yu Jin
$0.04Yu Jin (Tuber Curcumae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Liver, Gallbladder
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also helps Gallbladder, and is good for qi constraint (i.e depression) especially in combination with Mei Gui Hua. -
Yu Li Ren
$0.08Yu Li Ren (Semen Pruni)
Properties: acrid, bitter, sweet, neutral
Channels: Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Moistens and drains downward, treats constipation and also retention of fluids by promoting urination.
Additional Notes: Use with caution during pregnancy. -
Yu Mi Xu
$0.04Yu Mi Xu (Stylus Zeae Mays)
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral, slippery
Channels: Bladder, Gallbladder, Liver
Key Characteristics: Stops painful urination from damp-heat or stones, good for edema due to nephritis (large doses 30g). -
Yu Xing Cao
$0.03Yu Xing Cao (Herba Houttuyniae)
Properties: acrid, cool
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins. Acts specifically on the Lungs (e.g. Lung abscess with coughing of pus and blood, or phlegm-heat clogging Lungs) and also damp-heat in the lower Jiao (e.g. urinary tract infection or diarrhea).
Additional Notes: Needs 15g at least, do not boil for longer than five minutes. Can drink as a tea, the flavour is not unpleasant. If you would like this herb dispensed as a tea please inform us in the ‘special instructions’ box during checkout and we will bag separately. -
Yuan Zhi (Prepared)
$0.14Yuan Zhi (Prepared) (Radix Polygalae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly warm
Channels: Heart, Lungs, Liver
Key Characteristics: Transforms phlegm, opens the Heart orifice, re-establishes harmonious communication between Heart and Kidneys. Also stops cough, and reduces abscesses and dissipates swelling if applied externally.
Additional Notes: We only dispense the prepared form. We prepare our Yuan Zhi with Gan Cao in order to reduce its mild irritation of the throat and enhance its calming effect. -
Zao Jiao Ci
$0.06Zao Jiao Ci (Spina Gleditsiae)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Draws out toxicity, discharges pus, invigorates the blood, reduces swellings. Also good for breaking up cysts (e.g. ovarian cysts or breast cysts), and penetrating boils to help them perforate. -
Ze Lan
$0.02Ze Lan (Herba Lycopi)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly warm, Aromatic
Channels: Liver, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Invigorates the blood, also moves fluids at the blood level and has a mild effect on fluid retention, good for pain in the mid-back. -
Ze Xie
$0.02Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis)
Properties: sweet, bland, cold
Channels: Kidneys, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Facilitates fluid pathways, drains ministerial fire by clearing lower Jiao damp-heat, stops dizziness due to thin mucous. -
Zhe Bei Mu
$0.11Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus)
Properties: bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Cold, drains heat, transforms phlegm-heat, dissipates nodules especially in the neck and breast. Also relieves constraint and resolves toxicity. -
Zhen Zhu Mu (Powder)
$0.04Zhen Zhu Mu (Concha Margaratiferae)
Properties: sweet, salty, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Cools Liver heat, anchors ascendant Liver yang, brightens the eyes, quiets the spirit. Also stops bleeding from the upper body (e.g. nosebleeds or coughing of blood).
Additional Notes: Please tell your patient that as this is a powdered herb the bag should be opened slowly to stop the powder from escaping. For best results open the bag upside down inside the pot with a small amount of water in the bottom and once the bag is removed quickly close the lid. -
Zhi Ke
$0.05Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii)
Properties: bitter, cool
Channels: Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for prolapse in doses of 20+ grams. -
Zhi Shi
$0.05Zhi Shi (Fructus immaturus Aurantii)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for lower abdominal obstructions. -
Zhu Ling
$0.37Zhu Ling (Sclerotium Polypori)
Properties: sweet, bland, cool (or neutral)
Channels: Spleen, Kidneys, Bladder
Key Characteristics: Promotes urination, leaches out dampness, facilitates fluid metabolism. Additional Notes: Expensive. -
Zhu Ru
$0.02Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis In Taeniam)
Properties: sweet, slightly cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Lungs, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Cools the Lungs, Stomach and Gallbladder, transforms phlegm-heat, releases constraint and settles the Stomach to stop nausea. -
Zi Bei Chi
$0.04Zi Bei Chi (Concha Mauritiae/Cypraeae)
Properties: salty, neutral
Channels: Liver
Key Characteristics: Cools heat, calms the Liver, brightens the eyes. -
Zi Bei Tian Kui
$0.24Zi Bei Tian Kui (Herba Begoniae)
Properties: sweet, cool
Channels: Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and disperses clumping, for deep-rooted sores, abscesses and furuncles.
Additional Notes: Expensive. -
Zi Cao
$0.02Zi Cao (Radix Arnebiae seu Lithospermi)
Properties: sweet, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Cools the blood, also good for itch, moving blood, resolving fire toxins, venting rashes and facilitating stool and urine. Also clears damp-heat from the skin.
Additional Notes: Small doses for short time periods best. -
Zi Hua Di Ding
$0.12Zi Hua Di Ding (Herba cum Radice Violae)
Properties: acrid, bitter, cold
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Clears heat, eliminates toxins, also clears hot sores, used both internally and externally. -
Zi Shi Ying (Powder)
$0.03Zi Shi Ying (Fluoritum)
Properties: sweet, warm
Channels: Heart, Liver
Key Characteristics: Calms the spirit, nourishes Liver blood, warms the womb and the Chong and Ren channels. Also warms the Lungs and directs qi downward (e.g. for cough or wheeze) and good for building egg quality (e.g. for infertility). -
Zi Su Geng
$0.03Zi Su Geng (Caulis Perillae)
Properties: acrid, sweet, slightly warm, aromatic
Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also a fetal calmer. -
Zi Su Ye
$0.04Zi Su Ye (Perillae Folium)
Properties: acrid, aromatic, warm
Channels: Lungs, Spleen
Key Characteristics: Warm and releases the exterior, also settles the Stomach, used for nausea and vomiting. For fetal calming, the stalk is more often used (Zi Su Geng, Perillae Ramulus), but the leaf is ok too. -
Zi Su Zi
$0.03Zi Su Zi (Fructus Perillae)
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs
Key Characteristics: Directs qi downwards, stops cough and wheeze, moistens the Intestines. -
Zi Wan
$0.03Zi Wan (Radix Asteris)
Properties: bitter, slightly warm, sweet
Channels: Lungs
Key Characteristics: Dispersing and draining, but warm and moistening without drying, stops cough, facilitates urination.
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