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Botanicals that practitioners associate with this concern.

Classical formulas for this

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66 botanicals

Photo of American Ginseng

American Ginseng

西洋参 · Xī Yáng Shēn

Boosts your energy without making you wired

EnergyStressImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet, Bitter
American Ginseng. 西洋参, Xī Yáng Shēn. Boosts your energy without making you wired Energy, cooling
Photo of Andrographis

Andrographis

穿心莲 · Chuān Xīn Lián

Fights infections and cools inflammation fast

ImmunityDetoxInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Andrographis. 穿心莲, Chuān Xīn Lián. Fights infections and cools inflammation fast Immunity, cooling
Photo of Apricot

Apricot

杏子 · Xìng Zǐ

Moistens dry coughs and quenches deep thirst

Immunity
WarmingWarming botanicalSour, Sweet
Apricot. 杏子, Xìng Zǐ. Moistens dry coughs and quenches deep thirst Immunity, warming
Photo of Asiatic Moonseed

Asiatic Moonseed

北豆根 · Běi Dòu Gēn

Cools throat infections and eases joint pain

ImmunityInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Asiatic Moonseed. 北豆根, Běi Dòu Gēn. Cools throat infections and eases joint pain Immunity, cooling
Photo of Astragalus

Astragalus

黄芪 · Huáng Qí

Boosts qi when you're running on empty

EnergyImmunityRecovery
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet
Astragalus. 黄芪, Huáng Qí. Boosts qi when you're running on empty Energy, warming
Photo of Baical Skullcap

Baical Skullcap

黄芩 · Huáng Qín

Calms inflamed coughs, irritated skin, and gut issues

ImmunityInflammationDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Baical Skullcap. 黄芩, Huáng Qín. Calms inflamed coughs, irritated skin, and gut issues Immunity, cooling
Photo of Basil

Basil

罗勒 · Luó Lè

Settles the stomach and warms a stuffy chest

DigestionImmunity
WarmingWarming botanicalAcrid, Sweet
Basil. 罗勒, Luó Lè. Settles the stomach and warms a stuffy chest Digestion, warming
Photo of Bitter Apricot Seed

Bitter Apricot Seed

苦杏仁 · Kǔ Xìng Rén

Stops coughs and relieves dry constipation

ImmunityDigestion
WarmingWarming botanicalBitter
Bitter Apricot Seed. 苦杏仁, Kǔ Xìng Rén. Stops coughs and relieves dry constipation Immunity, warming
Photo of Brucea Fruit

Brucea Fruit

鸦胆子 · Yā Dǎn Zǐ

Targets amoebic dysentery and stubborn warts

DigestionSkinImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Brucea Fruit. 鸦胆子, Yā Dǎn Zǐ. Targets amoebic dysentery and stubborn warts Digestion, cooling
Photo of dried burdock seeds, small striped achenes

Burdock Fruit

牛蒡子 · Niú Bàng Zǐ

Soothes hot sore throats and feverish skin breakouts

ImmunityInflammationSkin
CoolingCooling botanicalPungent, Bitter
Burdock Fruit. 牛蒡子, Niú Bàng Zǐ. Soothes hot sore throats and feverish skin breakouts Immunity, cooling
Photo of Carrot

Carrot

胡萝卜 · Hú Luó Bo

Strengthens digestion and clears mild coughs

DigestionImmunity
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet, Acrid
Carrot. 胡萝卜, Hú Luó Bo. Strengthens digestion and clears mild coughs Digestion, neutral
Photo of Chinese Honeylocust

Chinese Honeylocust

皂荚 · Zào Jiá

Clears severe chest congestion and blocked airways

Immunity
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Chinese Honeylocust. 皂荚, Zào Jiá. Clears severe chest congestion and blocked airways Immunity, warming
Photo of Chinese Thorowax

Chinese Thorowax

柴胡 · Chái Hú

Eases tension, mood swings, and fever-tinged colds

StressPeriod healthImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalPungent, Bitter
Chinese Thorowax. 柴胡, Chái Hú. Eases tension, mood swings, and fever-tinged colds Stress, cooling
Photo of Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

菊花 · Jú Huā

Cools tired eyes and a tension headache

FocusStressImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet, Bitter
Chrysanthemum. 菊花, Jú Huā. Cools tired eyes and a tension headache Focus, cooling
Photo of Cimicifuga Rhizome

Cimicifuga Rhizome

升麻 · Shēng Má

Cools hot infections and lifts sunken energy

ImmunityDigestionPeriod health
CoolingCooling botanicalPungent, Sweet
Cimicifuga Rhizome. 升麻, Shēng Má. Cools hot infections and lifts sunken energy Immunity, cooling
Photo of Cinnamon Twig

Cinnamon Twig

桂枝 · Guì Zhī

Warms early colds and chilly painful periods

ImmunityPeriod healthInflammation
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Sweet
Cinnamon Twig. 桂枝, Guì Zhī. Warms early colds and chilly painful periods Immunity, warming
Photo of Climbing Groundsel

Climbing Groundsel

千里光 · Qiān Lǐ Guāng

Calms red eyes and inflamed skin conditions

SkinImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Climbing Groundsel. 千里光, Qiān Lǐ Guāng. Calms red eyes and inflamed skin conditions Skin, cooling
Photo of Codonopsis

Codonopsis

党参 · Dǎng Shēn

Boosts qi gently when ginseng feels too strong

EnergyDigestionImmunity
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Codonopsis. 党参, Dǎng Shēn. Boosts qi gently when ginseng feels too strong Energy, neutral
Photo of Coptis

Coptis

黄连 · Huáng Lián

Cools hot infections and irritated guts

DigestionImmunityInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Coptis. 黄连, Huáng Lián. Cools hot infections and irritated guts Digestion, cooling
Photo of Cordyceps

Cordyceps

冬虫夏草 · Dōng Chóng Xià Cǎo

Rebuilds deep energy in your lungs and kidneys

EnergyImmunityRecovery
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Cordyceps. 冬虫夏草, Dōng Chóng Xià Cǎo. Rebuilds deep energy in your lungs and kidneys Energy, neutral
Photo of Dandelion

Dandelion

蒲公英 · Pú Gōng Yīng

Calms hot infections and inflamed glands

DetoxInflammationImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Sweet
Dandelion. 蒲公英, Pú Gōng Yīng. Calms hot infections and inflamed glands Detox, cooling
Photo of Dichroa Root

Dichroa Root

常山 · Cháng Shān

Traditional malaria-fighting practitioner herb

Immunity
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Pungent
Dichroa Root. 常山, Cháng Shān. Traditional malaria-fighting practitioner herb Immunity, cooling
Photo of Duckweed

Duckweed

浮萍 · Fú Píng

Clears skin rashes and eases itchy flare-ups

SkinImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalPungent
Duckweed. 浮萍, Fú Píng. Clears skin rashes and eases itchy flare-ups Skin, cooling
Photo of dwarf lilyturf root tubers

Dwarf Lilyturf

麦冬 · Mài Mén Dōng

Hydrates dry coughs and a parched system

ImmunitySleepDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet, Bitter
Dwarf Lilyturf. 麦冬, Mài Mén Dōng. Hydrates dry coughs and a parched system Immunity, cooling
Photo of Ephedra

Ephedra

麻黄 · Má Huáng

Classical asthma and cold-fighting practitioner herb

ImmunityInflammation
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Bitter
Ephedra. 麻黄, Má Huáng. Classical asthma and cold-fighting practitioner herb Immunity, warming
Photo of European Verbena

European Verbena

马鞭草 · Mǎ Biān Cǎo

Restarts stalled cycles and clears infections

Period healthDetoxImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
European Verbena. 马鞭草, Mǎ Biān Cǎo. Restarts stalled cycles and clears infections Period health, cooling
Photo of Fermented Soybean

Fermented Soybean

淡豆豉 · Dàn Dòu Chǐ

Eases early cold symptoms and restless nights

ImmunitySleepStress
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Pungent
Fermented Soybean. 淡豆豉, Dàn Dòu Chǐ. Eases early cold symptoms and restless nights Immunity, cooling
Photo of Forsythia

Forsythia

连翘 · Lián Qiào

Cools fevers and clears swollen glands

ImmunityInflammationDetox
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Forsythia. 连翘, Lián Qiào. Cools fevers and clears swollen glands Immunity, cooling
Photo of Fresh Ginger

Fresh Ginger

生姜 · Shēng Jiāng

Quiets nausea and warms early colds

DigestionImmunity
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Fresh Ginger. 生姜, Shēng Jiāng. Quiets nausea and warms early colds Digestion, warming
Photo of Garlic

Garlic

大蒜 · Dà Suàn

Fights infections and keeps your gut in check

ImmunityDigestionDetox
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Garlic. 大蒜, Dà Suàn. Fights infections and keeps your gut in check Immunity, warming
Photo of Ginkgo Seed

Ginkgo Seed

白果 · Bái Guǒ

Calms cough and steadies leaky bladder

ImmunityPeriod health
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet, Bitter, Astringent
Ginkgo Seed. 白果, Bái Guǒ. Calms cough and steadies leaky bladder Immunity, neutral
Photo of Glehnia

Glehnia

北沙参 · Běi Shā Shēn

Moistens dry coughs and a parched gut

ImmunityDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet, Bitter
Glehnia. 北沙参, Běi Shā Shēn. Moistens dry coughs and a parched gut Immunity, cooling
Photo of dried goji berries

Goji Berry

枸杞子 · Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ

Brightens tired eyes and rebuilds steady energy

EnergyImmunitySkin
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Goji Berry. 枸杞子, Gǒu Qǐ Zǐ. Brightens tired eyes and rebuilds steady energy Energy, neutral
Photo of Greater Celandine

Greater Celandine

白屈菜 · Bái Qū Cài

Practitioner herb for ulcer pain and stubborn cough

DigestionImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Greater Celandine. 白屈菜, Bái Qū Cài. Practitioner herb for ulcer pain and stubborn cough Digestion, cooling
Photo of Honey

Honey

蜂蜜 · Fēng Mì

Soothes your throat, stomach, and skin all at once

DigestionImmunitySkin
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Honey. 蜂蜜, Fēng Mì. Soothes your throat, stomach, and skin all at once Digestion, neutral
Photo of Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

金银花 · Jīn Yín Huā

Cools sore throats and skin breakouts

ImmunitySkinInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet
Honeysuckle. 金银花, Jīn Yín Huā. Cools sore throats and skin breakouts Immunity, cooling
Photo of Picrasma Wood

Picrasma Wood

苦木 · Kǔ Mù

Cools hot infections and inflamed skin

DigestionImmunitySkin
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Picrasma Wood. 苦木, Kǔ Mù. Cools hot infections and inflamed skin Digestion, cooling
Photo of Isatis Root

Isatis Root

板蓝根 · Bǎn Lán Gēn

Fights colds, flu, and sore throats fast

ImmunityInflammationDetox
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Isatis Root. 板蓝根, Bǎn Lán Gēn. Fights colds, flu, and sore throats fast Immunity, cooling
Photo of Japanese Inula

Japanese Inula

金沸草 · Jīn Fèi Cǎo

Loosens chest congestion and quiets stubborn coughs

ImmunityInflammation
WarmingWarming botanicalBitter, Pungent, Salty
Japanese Inula. 金沸草, Jīn Fèi Cǎo. Loosens chest congestion and quiets stubborn coughs Immunity, warming
Photo of Jiaogulan

Jiaogulan

绞股蓝 · Jiǎo Gǔ Lán

Builds steady energy and supports your liver

EnergyImmunityRecovery
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Sweet
Jiaogulan. 绞股蓝, Jiǎo Gǔ Lán. Builds steady energy and supports your liver Energy, cooling
Photo of Kudzu Root

Kudzu Root

葛根 · Gé Gēn

Eases stiff necks, headaches, and fever-tinged colds

StressDigestionImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet, Pungent
Kudzu Root. 葛根, Gé Gēn. Eases stiff necks, headaches, and fever-tinged colds Stress, cooling
Photo of Licorice Root

Licorice Root

甘草 · Gān Cǎo

Calms inflamed gut, sore throats, and harsh formulas

DigestionStressImmunity
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Licorice Root. 甘草, Gān Cǎo. Calms inflamed gut, sore throats, and harsh formulas Digestion, neutral
Photo of Lily Bulb

Lily Bulb

百合 · Bǎi Hé

Soothes a restless mind and dry, hacking coughs

SleepStressImmunity
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet
Lily Bulb. 百合, Bǎi Hé. Soothes a restless mind and dry, hacking coughs Sleep, cooling
Photo of Monk Fruit

Monk Fruit

罗汉果 · Luó Hàn Guǒ

Soothes sore throats with zero blood sugar hit

ImmunityDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet
Monk Fruit. 罗汉果, Luó Hàn Guǒ. Soothes sore throats with zero blood sugar hit Immunity, cooling
Photo of Mulberry Leaf

Mulberry Leaf

桑叶 · Sāng Yè

Clears your eyes, lungs, and head when heat builds up

ImmunityFocusDetox
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet, Bitter
Mulberry Leaf. 桑叶, Sāng Yè. Clears your eyes, lungs, and head when heat builds up Immunity, cooling
Photo of Mulberry Root Bark

Mulberry Root Bark

桑白皮 · Sāng Bái Pí

Eases hot wheezing coughs and puffy edema

ImmunityInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet
Mulberry Root Bark. 桑白皮, Sāng Bái Pí. Eases hot wheezing coughs and puffy edema Immunity, cooling
Photo of Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed

芥子 · Jiè Zǐ

Warms cold lungs and stiff joint pain

ImmunityInflammation
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Mustard Seed. 芥子, Jiè Zǐ. Warms cold lungs and stiff joint pain Immunity, warming
Photo of Peppermint

Peppermint

薄荷 · Bò He

Clears your head and settles tension in your body

ImmunityStressDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalPungent
Peppermint. 薄荷, Bò He. Clears your head and settles tension in your body Immunity, cooling
Photo of fresh perilla leaves, deep purple with serrated edges

Perilla Leaf

紫苏叶 · Zǐ Sū Yè

Eases queasy stomach and early cold-and-flu chills

DigestionImmunityDetox
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Perilla Leaf. 紫苏叶, Zǐ Sū Yè. Eases queasy stomach and early cold-and-flu chills Digestion, warming
Photo of Physochlaina Root

Physochlaina Root

华山参 · Huà Shān Shēn

Practitioner herb for cough and racing heart

ImmunitySleep
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet, Bitter
Physochlaina Root. 华山参, Huà Shān Shēn. Practitioner herb for cough and racing heart Immunity, warming
Photo of Pinellia Tuber

Pinellia Tuber

半夏 · Bàn Xià

Eases congestion and calms nausea when you're stuffed up

DigestionImmunitySleep
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Pinellia Tuber. 半夏, Bàn Xià. Eases congestion and calms nausea when you're stuffed up Digestion, warming
Photo of dried platycodon root slices, pale tan and fibrous

Platycodon

桔梗 · Jié Gěng

Soothes sore throats and loosens stubborn chest mucus

ImmunityInflammation
NeutralNeutral botanicalBitter, Pungent
Platycodon. 桔梗, Jié Gěng. Soothes sore throats and loosens stubborn chest mucus Immunity, neutral
Photo of Poppy Capsule

Poppy Capsule

罂粟壳 · Yīng Sù Qiào

Controlled herb for chronic diarrhea and cough

DigestionImmunityRecovery
NeutralNeutral botanicalSour, Astringent
Poppy Capsule. 罂粟壳, Yīng Sù Qiào. Controlled herb for chronic diarrhea and cough Digestion, neutral
Photo of Propolis

Propolis

蜂胶 · Fēng Jiāo

Heals wounds, calms inflammation, and protects skin

SkinImmunityDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Pungent
Propolis. 蜂胶, Fēng Jiāo. Heals wounds, calms inflammation, and protects skin Skin, cooling
Photo of Radish Seed

Radish Seed

莱菔子 · Lái Fú Zǐ

Eases bloated bellies and clears chest congestion

DigestionImmunity
NeutralNeutral botanicalPungent, Sweet
Radish Seed. 莱菔子, Lái Fú Zǐ. Eases bloated bellies and clears chest congestion Digestion, neutral
Photo of fresh and dried reed rhizome, jointed pale-white underground stems

Reed Rhizome

芦根 · Lú Gēn

Quenches feverish thirst and calms a hot, queasy stomach

ImmunityInflammationDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet
Reed Rhizome. 芦根, Lú Gēn. Quenches feverish thirst and calms a hot, queasy stomach Immunity, cooling
Photo of Reishi Mushroom

Reishi Mushroom

灵芝 · Líng Zhī

Quiets the mind and supports steady immunity

StressSleepImmunity
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Reishi Mushroom. 灵芝, Líng Zhī. Quiets the mind and supports steady immunity Stress, neutral
Photo of Rhodiola

Rhodiola

大花红景天 · Dà Huā Hóng Jǐng Tiān

Adapts to stress and supports stamina at altitude

EnergyStressImmunity
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet, Bitter
Rhodiola. 大花红景天, Dà Huā Hóng Jǐng Tiān. Adapts to stress and supports stamina at altitude Energy, neutral
Photo of dried schizonepeta sprigs, slender stems with small spike heads

Schizonepeta

荆芥 · Jīng Jiè

Pushes out early colds and calms itchy skin rashes

ImmunitySkinAllergies
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Schizonepeta. 荆芥, Jīng Jiè. Pushes out early colds and calms itchy skin rashes Immunity, warming
Photo of Seaweed

Seaweed

海藻 · Hǎi Zǎo

Softens stubborn lumps and supports thyroid balance

ImmunityDetox
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Salty
Seaweed. 海藻, Hǎi Zǎo. Softens stubborn lumps and supports thyroid balance Immunity, cooling
Photo of dried siler root, pale yellow and slightly twisted

Siler

防风 · Fáng Fēng

Fends off chills, drafty colds, and weather-driven aches

ImmunityInflammationAllergies
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Sweet
Siler. 防风, Fáng Fēng. Fends off chills, drafty colds, and weather-driven aches Immunity, warming
Photo of Solomon's Seal

Solomon's Seal

黄精 · Huáng Jīng

Builds qi without overheating your system

EnergyDigestionImmunity
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Solomon's Seal. 黄精, Huáng Jīng. Builds qi without overheating your system Energy, neutral
Photo of Apricot Seed

Sweet Apricot Seed

杏仁 · Xìng Rén

Soothes coughs and softens stubborn constipation

ImmunityDigestion
WarmingWarming botanicalBitter
Sweet Apricot Seed. 杏仁, Xìng Rén. Soothes coughs and softens stubborn constipation Immunity, warming
Photo of Tangerine Peel

Tangerine Peel

陈皮 · Chén Pí

Cuts bloating and warms a sluggish gut

DigestionAppetiteImmunity
WarmingWarming botanicalBitter, Pungent
Tangerine Peel. 陈皮, Chén Pí. Cuts bloating and warms a sluggish gut Digestion, warming
Photo of Tremella

Tremella

银耳 · Yín Ěr

Hydrates dry skin from the inside out

SkinImmunityDigestion
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Tremella. 银耳, Yín Ěr. Hydrates dry skin from the inside out Skin, neutral
Photo of Turkey Tail

Turkey Tail

云芝 · Yún Zhī

Strengthens your immune system from the inside

ImmunityEnergyAppetite
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Turkey Tail. 云芝, Yún Zhī. Strengthens your immune system from the inside Immunity, neutral