Latin Name: Pinellia ternata
Origin: China
Tradition: TCM
Best For: Nausea & Respiratory
Dries dampness and stops nausea
Tuber decoction; Pills; Powder (processed)
Must be processed – toxic when raw
Avoid in pregnancy without professional guidance
Research Score: 71/100
Research Notes: Good traditional use for nausea
Overview Latin Name: Artemisia annua Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Fever & Infections Uses Clears heat and treats malaria Preparation Methods Herb tea; Capsules; Extract Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions May interact with certain medications Research Research Score: 85/100 Research Notes: Strong evidence for antimalarial effects
Overview Latin Name: Nelumbo nucifera Origin: China & India Tradition: TCM Best For: Weight Loss & Heat Uses Clears summer heat and promotes weight loss Preparation Methods Leaf tea; Decoction Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 71/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for weight management
Overview Latin Name: Perilla frutescens Origin: East Asia Tradition: TCM Best For: Digestion & Colds Uses Releases exterior and warms middle Preparation Methods Fresh or dried leaf tea; Decoction Warnings & Side Effects Generally safe Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 68/100 Research Notes: Good traditional use for digestive upset
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: Cinnamomum cassia Origin: China Tradition: TCM Best For: Circulation & Pain Uses Releases exterior and warms channels Preparation Methods Twig decoction; Tea Warnings & Side Effects Avoid in heat conditions or bleeding Drug Interactions Generally safe Research Research Score: 75/100 Research Notes: Good evidence for warming effects
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