Latin Name: Taraxacum mongolicum
Origin: China & Europe
Tradition: TCM & European
Best For: Liver & Detox
Clears heat and toxins; promotes urination
Whole plant tea; Fresh juice; Decoction; Salad
Generally safe
May interact with diuretics
Research Score: 76/100
Research Notes: Good evidence for liver support and detox
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: Gardenia jasminoides Origin: China & Japan Tradition: TCM Best For: Irritability & Inflammation Uses Clears heat and cools blood Preparation Methods Fruit decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Very cold; Avoid with weak digestion Drug Interactions Not for long-term use Research Research Score: 72/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for heat-clearing
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: Pinellia ternata Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Nausea & Respiratory Uses Dries dampness and stops nausea Preparation Methods Tuber decoction; Pills; Powder (processed) Warnings & Side Effects Must be processed – toxic when raw Drug Interactions Avoid in pregnancy without professional guidance Research Research Score: 71/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use…
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: Ostrea gigas Origin: Coastal China Tradition: TCM Best For: Anxiety & Thyroid Uses Calms spirit and softens hardness Preparation Methods Shell decoction (decocted first); Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 69/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for calming and calcium support