
Chinese Herbs Glossary
Discover common herbs, their properties, and benefits
Chinese herbal medicine is a cornerstone of TCM treatment. Each herb is classified by its thermal nature (cold, hot, warm, cool), flavour profile (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty) and meridian affinity to address specific constitutions and conditions. Below is a guide to herbs commonly used at Aspira TCM Clinic.
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For herbal medicine safety guidelines, refer to the Chinese Medicine Division of Hong Kong's Department of Health. cmro.gov.hk
Showing 443 of 443 herbs
Water-Regulating & Dampness-Draining Herbs(28)
Dampness-Resolving Herbs(8)
Phlegm-Resolving, Cough-Relieving & Asthma-Calming Herbs(36)
Spirit-Calming Herbs(10)
Liver-Calming & Wind-Extinguishing Herbs(16)
Toxin-Drawing, Tissue-Regenerating Herbs(6)
Astringent Herbs(22)
Toxin-Attacking, Parasite-Killing & Itch-Relieving Herbs(9)
Hemostatic Herbs(21)
Blood-Activating & Stasis-Resolving Herbs(32)
Digestive Herbs(6)
Heat-Clearing Herbs(66)
Emetic Herbs(4)
Interior-Warming Herbs(11)
Purgative Herbs(14)
Qi-Regulating Herbs(21)
Wind-Dampness Dispelling Herbs(31)
Tonifying Herbs(60)
Exterior-Releasing Herbs(29)
Orifice-Opening Herbs(4)
Antiparasitic Herbs(9)
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