AKA Green Chiretta has long been used in both TCM and Ayurveda for treating coughs, the common cold and flu and shortening the duration of symptoms

Antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic and immunostimulating properties

Reduces fevers, fights infections and has been used to relieve inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis 

AKA Chinese goldthread or golden thread, is commonly used to treat digestive issues, diabetes, Lyme disease, insomnia, acne, psoriasis and respiratory issues

Also used to prevent parasitic infections and establish a healthy gut microbiome

Contains berberine, which is antimicrobial and helps boost immunity

In TCM, the root’s bright yellow color shows its affinity for the spleen and stomach

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic (pain-relieving), fever-reducing properties

TCM applications

• Targets spleen, stomach, heart, liver and large intestine meridians

• Clears heat and toxins

• Dries dampness 

• Harmonizes the stomach and drains liver heat

Deemed “medieval aspirin,” is renowned for headache treatment and prevention

Has been used for centuries to treat fevers, stomachaches, toothaches, insect bites, infertility and menstruation and labor pains

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-relieving), antipyretic (fever-reducing), emmenagogue (stimulates blood flow to the pelvis and uterus), antispasmodic, digestive and potential anti-cancer properties

TCM applications

• Targets lung, liver and stomach meridians

• Tonifies yin

• Clears heat, particularly liver heat and wind-heat

• Calms Shen

In TCM, magnolia bark is used to treat insomnia, anxiety, depression and digestive disorders

Some studies have shown magnolia bark has a promising effect on reducing hot flashes associated with menopause

TCM applications

• Relieves cold-damp stagnation (loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting)

• Warming qualities 

• Clears heat, dries dampness, promotes elimination

• Targets spleen, lung and stomach meridians

Protects against oxidative stress and inflammation

Commonly referred to as snake-needle grass, oldenlandia is used to treat liver diseases, snake bites and tumors (specifically in the lungs, liver, stomach and rectum)

Anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, diuretic and potential anti-cancer properties

TCM applications

• Targets liver, stomach and large intestine meridians

• Clears heat

• Eliminates toxins 

• Resolves dampness by promoting urination

Considered one of the top 50 healing herbs in TCM

Has been used for centuries to repair tissues and bones and as a natural painkiller

Athletes and bodybuilders have used phellodendron to help improve sleep and recovery between workouts 

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immune-boosting and anti-cancer properties

TCM applications

• Targets liver, kidney and bladder meridians

• Clears heat and toxicity 

• Eliminates damp-heat from the kidneys and bladder

Skullcap is widely used for its mood-boosting and anxiety-reducing benefits, which also makes it a wonderful sleep aid 

Anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune building properties

In TCM, herbs that are used to clear heat also help calm the spirit

TCM applications

• Targets liver, lung, large intestine and stomach meridians

• Used to clear the “superficial evils”: cold, heat, wind, damp and damp Heat

• Clear heat and toxins

• Promote blood circulation

• Reduce blood stasis and swelling (ie. edema)