Articles by category: Common medicinal herbs

Barbed skullcap is a TCM herb traditionally used to clear heat, remove toxins, promote urination, and support relief from swelling and discomfort.

Licorice root, known as Gan Cao, is valued for tonifying Qi, soothing the Lung and throat, easing cough, moderating spasms, and harmonizing the actions of other herbs.

Eucommia bark (杜仲 – Du Zhong) is used to nourish the Kidney, strengthen tendons and bones, and support the lower back and knees.

Pinellia ternata, known in Vietnamese as Bán hạ bắc, is used for cough with much phlegm, chest or abdominal fullness, nausea, vomiting, and phlegm-dampness.

Goji berries (枸杞子 – Gou Qi Zi), also known as wolfberries, are used to nourish the Liver and Kidney, support healthy blood, maintain clear vision, and strengthen vitality.

Southern Pinellia, also called Bán hạ nam, is used for transforming phlegm, relieving cough with phlegm, directing rebellious qi downward, and supporting nausea.

Chuan Xiong (川芎), commonly known as Sichuan lovage root, is used for moving Qi and blood, relieving headaches, easing menstrual discomfort, and supporting circulation.

Lotus Leaf, also known as Hà diệp, is used for clearing heat, relieving summer heat discomfort, draining dampness, and supporting bleeding patterns related to heat in the blood.