Latin Name: Ostrea gigas
Origin: Coastal China
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Anxiety & Thyroid
Calms spirit and softens hardness
Shell decoction (decocted first); Powder
Generally safe
Generally safe
Research Score: 69/100
Research Notes: Good evidence for calming and calcium support
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: Sophora flavescens Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Skin & Diarrhea Uses Clears heat and dries dampness Preparation Methods Root decoction; External wash Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 71/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for skin and infections
Overview Latin Name: Atractylodes macrocephala Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Digestion & Energy Uses Tonifies spleen qi and dries dampness Preparation Methods Root decoction; Powder Warnings & Side Effects May be drying Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 75/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for digestive tonic
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: Morus alba Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Respiratory & Edema Uses Clears lung heat and promotes urination Preparation Methods Root bark decoction Warnings & Side Effects Avoid with cold cough Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 70/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for lung heat
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