Latin Name: Fritillaria cirrhosa
Origin: China & Tibet
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Respiratory & Cough
Clears heat and transforms phlegm
Bulb powder; Decoction; Syrup
Generally safe
Generally safe
Research Score: 73/100
Research Notes: Good evidence for cough relief
Overview Latin Name: Gentiana scabra Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Liver Health & Infections Uses Clears liver and gallbladder heat Preparation Methods Root decoction; Powder; Tincture Warnings & Side Effects Very bitter and cold; May harm digestion Drug Interactions Short-term use only Research Research Score: 70/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for liver heat
Overview Latin Name: Elettaria cardamomum Origin: India Tradition: Ayurveda & TCM Best For: Digestion & Nausea Uses Transforms dampness and moves qi Preparation Methods Seed decoction; Powder; Cooking Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 74/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for digestive support
Overview Latin Name: Zingiber officinale Origin: Southeast Asia Tradition: TCM & Ayurveda Best For: Digestion & Circulation Uses Warms middle burner and expels cold Preparation Methods Dried root decoction; Powder; Pills Warnings & Side Effects Avoid in heat conditions Drug Interactions May cause dryness Research Research Score: 77/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for digestive warming
Overview Latin Name: Saposhnikovia divaricata Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Headaches & Pain Uses Releases exterior and expels wind Preparation Methods Root decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 70/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for wind conditions
Overview Latin Name: Glehnia littoralis Origin: China & Korea Tradition: TCM Best For: Respiratory & Dry Conditions Uses Nourishes lung and stomach yin Preparation Methods Root decoction; Soup Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 68/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for yin nourishment
Overview Latin Name: Platycodon grandiflorus Origin: China & Korea Tradition: TCM Best For: Respiratory & Throat Uses Opens lungs and transforms phlegm Preparation Methods Root decoction; Tea; Syrup Warnings & Side Effects May cause nausea in large doses Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 75/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for respiratory health