Latin Name: Artemisia annua
Origin: China
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Fever & Infections
Clears heat and treats malaria
Herb tea; Capsules; Extract
Generally safe
May interact with certain medications
Research Score: 85/100
Research Notes: Strong evidence for antimalarial effects
Overview Latin Name: Eclipta prostrata Origin: China & India Tradition: TCM & Ayurveda Best For: Hair & Vision Uses Nourishes liver and kidney yin; stops bleeding Preparation Methods Fresh juice; Decoction; Pills Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 71/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for yin nourishment
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: 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: Platycladus orientalis Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Sleep & Constipation Uses Nourishes heart and moistens intestines Preparation Methods Seed decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 71/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for calming effects
Overview Latin Name: Fossilized bone Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Anxiety & Insomnia Uses Calms spirit and anchors floating yang Preparation Methods Mineral decoction (decocted first); Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 67/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for spirit calming
Overview Latin Name: Trichosanthes kirilowii Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Respiratory & Constipation Uses Clears heat and moistens dryness Preparation Methods Fruit or seed decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Avoid during pregnancy Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 70/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for phlegm-heat