Latin Name: Phellodendron amurense
Origin: China
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Diarrhea & UTI
Clears heat and dries dampness
Bark decoction; Powder
Very cold; Avoid with weak digestion
Generally safe
Research Score: 73/100
Research Notes: Good evidence for heat-clearing
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: 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: Lilium brownii Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Respiratory & Anxiety Uses Nourishes lung and heart yin Preparation Methods Bulb cooking; Decoction; Soup Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 73/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for yin nourishment
Overview Latin Name: Asparagus cochinchinensis Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Respiratory & Yin Deficiency Uses Nourishes kidney and lung yin Preparation Methods Root decoction; Pills; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Avoid with diarrhea or weak digestion Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 70/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for yin deficiency
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: Isatis tinctoria Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Immune Support & Infections Uses Clears heat and treats infections Preparation Methods Root decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe for short-term Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 74/100 Research Notes: Good antiviral properties