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Comprehensive Herbal Medicine Database - Western, Chinese & Ayurvedic Traditions
330 medicinal herbs from Western, Chinese & Ayurvedic traditions โข Search symptoms โข Create formulas with dosing instructions
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These herbs work synergistically together, enhancing therapeutic benefits based on traditional wisdom and clinical experience.
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Vital energy that flows through the body. Qi deficiency causes fatigue, weakness, poor immunity. Qi tonics include Ginseng, Astragalus, Codonopsis.
Nourishing substance that circulates nutrients. Blood deficiency causes pale complexion, dizziness, insomnia. Blood tonics include Angelica, Rehmannia, White Peony.
Cooling, moistening aspect. Yin deficiency causes night sweats, dry skin, hot flashes. Yin tonics include Raw Rehmannia, Ophiopogon, Lily Bulb.
Warming, activating aspect. Yang deficiency causes cold limbs, low libido, fatigue. Yang tonics include Eucommia, Dipsacus.
Movement & communication. Qualities: Dry, light, cold, mobile. Imbalance: Anxiety, insomnia, constipation. Balance with warming, grounding herbs like Ashwagandha, Bala.
Transformation & metabolism. Qualities: Hot, sharp, intense. Imbalance: Inflammation, anger, acid reflux. Balance with cooling herbs like Brahmi, Shatavari.
Structure & lubrication. Qualities: Heavy, slow, steady, cold. Imbalance: Congestion, weight gain, lethargy. Balance with warming, stimulating herbs like Trikatu, Pippali.
Simmering method for roots, barks, and dense materials. Simmer 30-60 minutes to extract deep medicinal properties. Best for chronic conditions.
Steeping method for flowers, leaves, and delicate herbs. Steep 10-15 minutes in hot water. Best for mild, daily wellness support.
Alcohol extraction for long shelf life and concentrated doses. Typically 1:5 or 1:3 ratio. Portable, fast-acting, measured in drops/ml.
Topical application of mashed or powdered herbs. Applied directly to skin for wounds, pain, inflammation. External use only.
Hot: Strongly
warming, use for severe cold
conditions
Warm: Gently
warming, promotes circulation
Neutral: Balanced,
safe for most constitutions
Cool: Gently
cooling, clears mild heat
Cold: Strongly
cooling, clears severe
heat/inflammation
Sweet: Tonifying,
moistening (Ginseng, Licorice)
Pungent:
Dispersing, moving (Ginger, Mint)
Bitter: Draining,
drying (Gentian, Coptis)
Sour: Astringent,
gathering (Schisandra)
Salty: Softening,
descending (Seaweed)
Pathways where herbs exert their
primary effects:
Liver: Emotional
regulation, blood storage
Heart: Circulation,
consciousness
Spleen: Digestion,
transformation
Lung: Respiration,
immunity
Kidney: Essence,
reproduction, bones
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