Articles by category: Plant families

Red jujube, known as Hong Zao or Da Zao, is used to support Qi, nourish the blood, strengthen the Spleen, harmonize digestion, and calm mild restlessness.

Yellow vine is used to clear heat, reduce inflammation, remove toxins, and drain dampness, is more suitable for heat or damp-heat patterns.

Chinese jujube, known as Da Zao, is valued for supporting Spleen Qi, nourishing the blood, easing digestive weakness, and calming restlessness.

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.