Latin Name: Albizia julibrissin
Origin: China & Asia
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Mood & Emotional Health
Calms spirit and relieves depression
Bark decoction; Powder
Generally safe
Generally safe
Research Score: 74/100
Research Notes: Good evidence for emotional support
Overview Latin Name: Anemarrhena asphodeloides Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Fever & Yin Deficiency Uses Clears heat and nourishes yin Preparation Methods Rhizome decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects Cold nature; Avoid with diarrhea Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 69/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for heat with yin deficiency
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: 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: 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: 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: 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