Latin Name: Lilium brownii
Origin: China
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Respiratory & Anxiety
Nourishes lung and heart yin
Bulb cooking; Decoction; Soup
Generally safe
Generally safe
Research Score: 73/100
Research Notes: Good evidence for yin nourishment
Overview Latin Name: Artemisia annua Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Fever & Infections Uses Clears heat and treats malaria Preparation Methods Herb tea; Capsules; Extract Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions May interact with certain medications Research Research Score: 85/100 Research Notes: Strong evidence for antimalarial effects
Overview Latin Name: Perilla frutescens Origin: East Asia Tradition: TCM Best For: Digestion & Colds Uses Releases exterior and warms middle Preparation Methods Fresh or dried leaf tea; Decoction Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 68/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for digestive upset
Overview Latin Name: Aconitum carmichaelii Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Severe Yang Deficiency Uses Rescues yang and warms kidney Preparation Methods Root decoction (must be prepared); Pills (processed) Warnings & Side Effects TOXIC if not properly processed; Professional guidance required Drug Interactions Can be fatal if misused Research Research Score: 71/100 Research Notes: Potent…
Overview Latin Name: Atractylodes macrocephala Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Digestion & Energy Uses Tonifies spleen qi and dries dampness Preparation Methods Root decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects May be drying Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 75/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for digestive tonic
Overview Latin Name: Amomum villosum Origin: Southeast Asia Tradition: TCM Best For: Pregnancy & Digestion Uses Transforms dampness and calms fetus Preparation Methods Seed decoction (add near end); Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 72/100 Research Notes: Good traditional pregnancy support herb
Overview Latin Name: Taxillus chinensis Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Pregnancy & Back Pain Uses Tonifies liver and kidney; calms fetus Preparation Methods Branch decoction; Pills Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 69/100 Research Notes: Good traditional pregnancy support herb