Botanical Name: Mosla chinensis Maxim.Plant Type: Perennial herb from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family.Medicinal Part: The dried aerial part of the plant.Main Production Areas: Jiangxi, Anhui, Hebei, Henan, and other regions in China.Harvesting & Processing: Collected in summer and autumn when the stems and leaves are lush, and the fruits are mature. Dried in the sun, … Read more
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale RoscoePlant Type: Perennial herb from the Zingiberaceae family, growing 40–100 cm tall.Other Names: Ginger Root, Bai La Yun, Gou Zhuang Zhi, Yin Di Xin, Yan Liang Xiao Zi, Fresh Ginger, Honey-Fried Ginger.Production Areas: Grown nationwide in China.Harvesting & Processing: Harvested in late autumn, with fibrous roots removed. Used fresh or stored … Read more
Perilla (Zisu) Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt.Other Names: Gui Ren, Bai Su, Chi SuFamily: Lamiaceae (Mint family)Plant Type: Annual herbMedicinal Parts: The dried stems and leaves. The leaves are called Perilla Leaf (Zisu Ye), and the stems are called Perilla Stem (Zisu Geng).Production Areas: Widely cultivated across China.Harvesting & Processing: Collected during summer when … Read more
Ephedra (Ephedra sinica Stapf) is a medicinal herb included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Its name is derived from its taste and color, as described in the Compendium of Materia Medica: “Its taste is麻 (麻 refers to a numbing sensation), and its color is yellow.” Ephedra has several other names: Grass Ephedra, Chinese Ephedra, and its … Read more
Horsetail refers to the dried aerial parts of Equisetum hiemale L., a perennial herb. It is found in regions such as Northeast China, North China, Inner Mongolia, and the Yangtze River Basin. It is harvested in the summer, impurities are removed, and it is sun-dried or air-dried and cut into sections. It is used in … Read more
Common Duckweed refers to the dried whole herb of Spirodela polyrrhiza (L.) Schleid., a perennial aquatic plant in the Lemnaceae family. It is produced throughout China and harvested in the summer. After harvesting, it is sun-dried and used in its raw form. Properties & Meridians Taste: PungentNature: ColdMeridians: Lung, Bladder Functions Clinical Applications Usage & … Read more
Dan Dou Chi is a fermented product made from the mature seeds of Glycine max (L.) Merr. (soybean) from the Fabaceae family. It is produced throughout China. After drying, it is used in its raw form. Properties & Meridians Taste: Sweet, pungentNature: CoolMeridians: Lung, Stomach Functions Clinical Applications Usage & Dosage Decoction: 10–15g
Pueraria refers to the dried roots of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi or Pueraria thomsonii Benth., both of which are perennial climbing plants in the Fabaceae family. It is produced throughout China. Harvested in autumn and winter, it is sliced and sun-dried. It can be used raw or roasted. Properties & Meridians Taste: Sweet, pungentNature: CoolMeridians: … Read more
Cimicifuga refers to the dried rhizomes of Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom., Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim., or Cimicifuga foetida L., which are perennial herbs of the Ranunculaceae family. It is mainly produced in Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Shanxi provinces. Harvested in autumn, it is sun-dried and sliced. It can be used raw or processed with honey. Properties & … Read more
Bupleurum refers to the dried roots of Bupleurum chinense DC. and Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd., both of which are perennial herbs in the Apiaceae family. The former is known as “Northern Bupleurum” and is mainly produced in Liaoning, Hebei, Henan, and Gansu provinces, while the latter is called “Southern Bupleurum” and is primarily found in Hubei, … Read more
