Latin Name: Fossilized bone
Origin: China
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Anxiety & Insomnia
Calms spirit and anchors floating yang
Mineral decoction (decocted first); Powder
Generally safe
Generally safe
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
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
Overview Latin Name: Paeonia suffruticosa Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Bleeding & Menstrual Uses Clears heat and cools blood Preparation Methods Root bark decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Avoid during pregnancy Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 72/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for blood cooling
Overview Latin Name: Taraxacum mongolicum Origin: China & Europe Tradition: TCM & European Best For: Liver & Detox Uses Clears heat and toxins; promotes urination Preparation Methods Whole plant tea; Fresh juice; Decoction; Salad Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions May interact with diuretics Research Research Score: 76/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for…
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: 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