Latin Name: Taxillus chinensis
Origin: China
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Pregnancy & Back Pain
Tonifies liver and kidney; calms fetus
Branch decoction; Pills
Generally safe
Generally safe
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: Scrophularia ningpoensis Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Throat & Yin Deficiency Uses Nourishes yin and clears heat Preparation Methods Root decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Avoid with diarrhea or weak digestion Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 68/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for yin nourishment
Overview Latin Name: Magnetite mineral Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Tinnitus & Dizziness Uses Calms spirit and anchors kidney qi Preparation Methods Mineral decoction (decocted first); Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 63/100 Research Notes: Traditional use for anchoring
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: Albizia julibrissin Origin: China & Asia Tradition: TCM Best For: Mood & Emotional Health Uses Calms spirit and relieves depression Preparation Methods Bark decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 74/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for emotional support
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