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Period health

Botanicals that practitioners associate with this concern.

Classical formulas for this

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43 botanicals

Photo of Argy Wormwood Leaf

Argy Wormwood Leaf

艾叶 · Ài Yè

Warms your body and eases period pain naturally

Period healthInflammationDigestion
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Bitter
Argy Wormwood Leaf. 艾叶, Ài Yè. Warms your body and eases period pain naturally Period health, warming
Photo of Aristolochia Vine

Aristolochia Vine

关木通 · Guān Mù Tōng

Banned-substance herb with severe kidney risk

DetoxPeriod healthInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Aristolochia Vine. 关木通, Guān Mù Tōng. Banned-substance herb with severe kidney risk Detox, cooling
Photo of Cornelian Cherry

Cornelian Cherry

山茱萸 · Shān Zhū Yú

Builds back strength after long fatigue or stress

EnergyPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalSour, Astringent
Cornelian Cherry. 山茱萸, Shān Zhū Yú. Builds back strength after long fatigue or stress Energy, warming
Photo of Beet

Beet

甜菜 · Tián Cài

Boosts blood flow and supports stamina

DigestionPeriod healthRecovery
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet, Bitter
Beet. 甜菜, Tián Cài. Boosts blood flow and supports stamina Digestion, cooling
Photo of Cassia Bark

Cassia Bark

肉桂 · Ròu Guì

Warms you from the core and fires up circulation

EnergyDigestionPeriod health
NeutralNeutral botanicalPungent, Sweet
Cassia Bark. 肉桂, Ròu Guì. Warms you from the core and fires up circulation Energy, neutral
Photo of Chinese Raspberry

Chinese Raspberry

覆盆子 · Fù Pén Zǐ

Strengthens kidney function and steadies bladder

EnergyPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet, Sour
Chinese Raspberry. 覆盆子, Fù Pén Zǐ. Strengthens kidney function and steadies bladder Energy, warming
Photo of Chinese Rhubarb

Chinese Rhubarb

大黄 · Dà Huáng

Purges heat and gets everything moving again

DigestionDetoxPeriod health
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Chinese Rhubarb. 大黄, Dà Huáng. Purges heat and gets everything moving again Digestion, cooling
Photo of Chinese Taxillus

Chinese Taxillus

桑寄生 · Sāng Jì Shēng

Strengthens aching joints and steadies pregnancy

InflammationRecoveryPeriod health
NeutralNeutral botanicalBitter, Sweet
Chinese Taxillus. 桑寄生, Sāng Jì Shēng. Strengthens aching joints and steadies pregnancy Inflammation, neutral
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 dried chuanxiong rhizome, pale tan with concentric rings

Chuanxiong

川芎 · Chuān Xiōng

Eases migraines and gets sluggish blood moving

Period healthInflammationRecovery
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Chuanxiong. 川芎, Chuān Xiōng. Eases migraines and gets sluggish blood moving Period health, warming
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 Cnidium Fruit

Cnidium Fruit

蛇床子 · Shé Chuáng Zǐ

Warms a cold uterus and calms itchy skin

SkinPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Bitter
Cnidium Fruit. 蛇床子, Shé Chuáng Zǐ. Warms a cold uterus and calms itchy skin Skin, warming
Photo of Cowherb Seed

Cowherb Seed

王不留行 · Wáng Bù Liú Xíng

Eases milk obstruction and restarts stalled cycles

Period healthRecovery
NeutralNeutral botanicalBitter
Cowherb Seed. 王不留行, Wáng Bù Liú Xíng. Eases milk obstruction and restarts stalled cycles Period health, neutral
Photo of Daylily Root

Daylily Root

萱草根 · Xuān Cǎo Gēn

Practitioner herb for jaundice and heavy bleeding

DetoxPeriod healthInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalSweet
Daylily Root. 萱草根, Xuān Cǎo Gēn. Practitioner herb for jaundice and heavy bleeding Detox, cooling
Photo of Deer Antler

Deer Antler

鹿角 · Lù Jiǎo

Builds deep warming energy and bone strength

EnergyRecoveryPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalSalty
Deer Antler. 鹿角, Lù Jiǎo. Builds deep warming energy and bone strength Energy, warming
Photo of Dong Quai

Dong Quai

当归 · Dāng Guī

Builds blood and eases painful periods

Period healthRecoveryInflammation
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet, Pungent
Dong Quai. 当归, Dāng Guī. Builds blood and eases painful periods Period health, warming
Photo of Eucommia Bark

Eucommia Bark

杜仲 · Dù Zhòng

Supports your back, knees, and long-term stamina

EnergyInflammationPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet
Eucommia Bark. 杜仲, Dù Zhòng. Supports your back, knees, and long-term stamina Energy, 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 Evodia Fruit

Evodia Fruit

吴茱萸 · Wú Zhū Yú

Warms cold belly pain and quiets vomiting

DigestionPeriod healthInflammation
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Bitter
Evodia Fruit. 吴茱萸, Wú Zhū Yú. Warms cold belly pain and quiets vomiting Digestion, warming
Photo of Fennel

Fennel

小茴香 · Xiǎo Huí Xiāng

Soothes your stomach and warms away cramps

DigestionPeriod healthAppetite
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Fennel. 小茴香, Xiǎo Huí Xiāng. Soothes your stomach and warms away cramps Digestion, warming
Photo of Frankincense

Frankincense

乳香 · Rǔ Xiāng

Eases stuck pain from injury, joints, and cycles

InflammationPeriod healthRecovery
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Bitter
Frankincense. 乳香, Rǔ Xiāng. Eases stuck pain from injury, joints, and cycles Inflammation, warming
Photo of Gadfly

Gadfly

虻虫 · Méng Chóng

Practitioner-only blood-mover for stubborn cases

Period healthInflammation
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter
Gadfly. 虻虫, Méng Chóng. Practitioner-only blood-mover for stubborn cases Period health, cooling
Photo of Garden Spurge

Garden Spurge

大飞扬草 · Dà Fēi Yáng Cǎo

Soothes itchy rashes and supports milk flow

SkinDigestionPeriod health
NeutralNeutral botanicalAcrid, Sour
Garden Spurge. 大飞扬草, Dà Fēi Yáng Cǎo. Soothes itchy rashes and supports milk flow Skin, neutral
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 Grub

Grub

蛴螬 · Qí Cáo

Practitioner-only herb for severe trauma stasis

InflammationPeriod health
NeutralNeutral botanicalSalty
Grub. 蛴螬, Qí Cáo. Practitioner-only herb for severe trauma stasis Inflammation, neutral
Photo of Hawthorn Berry

Hawthorn Berry

山楂 · Shān Zhā

Cuts through heavy meals and supports the heart

DigestionRecoveryPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalSour, Sweet
Hawthorn Berry. 山楂, Shān Zhā. Cuts through heavy meals and supports the heart Digestion, warming
Photo of Hemp Flower

Hemp Flower

麻花 · Má Huā

Classical herb for hair growth and circulation

SkinPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalBitter, Acrid
Hemp Flower. 麻花, Má Huā. Classical herb for hair growth and circulation Skin, warming
Photo of Himalayan Teasel

Himalayan Teasel

续断 · Xù Duàn

Strengthens weak knees and steadies pregnancy

RecoveryPeriod healthInflammation
WarmingWarming botanicalBitter, Pungent
Himalayan Teasel. 续断, Xù Duàn. Strengthens weak knees and steadies pregnancy Recovery, warming
Photo of Human Placenta

Human Placenta

紫河车 · Zǐ Hé Chē

Classical herb for severe depletion and infertility

EnergyPeriod healthRecovery
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet, Salty
Human Placenta. 紫河车, Zǐ Hé Chē. Classical herb for severe depletion and infertility Energy, warming
Photo of Lamiophlomis

Lamiophlomis

独一味 · Dú Yī Wèi

Eases bruising pain and heavy menstrual flow

InflammationPeriod healthRecovery
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet, Bitter
Lamiophlomis. 独一味, Dú Yī Wèi. Eases bruising pain and heavy menstrual flow Inflammation, neutral
Photo of Lotus Seed

Lotus Seed

莲子 · Lián Zǐ

Calms restless sleep and steadies chronic diarrhea

DigestionSleepPeriod health
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet, Astringent
Lotus Seed. 莲子, Lián Zǐ. Calms restless sleep and steadies chronic diarrhea Digestion, neutral
Photo of Motherwort

Motherwort

益母草 · Yì Mǔ Cǎo

Eases painful periods and supports postpartum recovery

Period healthDetoxRecovery
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Pungent
Motherwort. 益母草, Yì Mǔ Cǎo. Eases painful periods and supports postpartum recovery Period health, cooling
Photo of Myrrh

Myrrh

没药 · Mò Yào

Eases pain and helps wounds heal faster

InflammationPeriod healthSkin
NeutralNeutral botanicalPungent, Bitter
Myrrh. 没药, Mò Yào. Eases pain and helps wounds heal faster Inflammation, neutral
Photo of Peach Kernel

Peach Kernel

桃仁 · Táo Rén

Moves stuck blood and softens dry constipation

Period healthInflammationDigestion
NeutralNeutral botanicalBitter, Sweet
Peach Kernel. 桃仁, Táo Rén. Moves stuck blood and softens dry constipation Period health, neutral
Photo of Prepared Rehmannia

Prepared Rehmannia

熟地黄 · Shú Dì Huáng

Builds blood and rebuilds deep reserves

EnergyPeriod healthRecovery
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet
Prepared Rehmannia. 熟地黄, Shú Dì Huáng. Builds blood and rebuilds deep reserves Energy, warming
Photo of Red Ginseng

Red Ginseng

红参 · Hóng Shēn

Powerfully rebuilds qi when you're deeply depleted

EnergyRecoveryPeriod health
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet, Bitter
Red Ginseng. 红参, Hóng Shēn. Powerfully rebuilds qi when you're deeply depleted Energy, warming
Photo of Rose Flower

Rose Flower

玫瑰花 · Méi Guī Huā

Softens irritable moods and PMS tension

MoodPeriod healthDigestion
WarmingWarming botanicalSweet, Bitter
Rose Flower. 玫瑰花, Méi Guī Huā. Softens irritable moods and PMS tension Mood, warming
Photo of Safflower

Safflower

红花 · Hóng Huā

Moves stuck blood and eases bruising pain

Period healthInflammationRecovery
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent
Safflower. 红花, Hóng Huā. Moves stuck blood and eases bruising pain Period health, warming
Photo of Saffron

Saffron

西红花 · Xī Hóng Huā

Lifts your mood and helps your circulation flow

MoodPeriod healthFocus
NeutralNeutral botanicalSweet
Saffron. 西红花, Xī Hóng Huā. Lifts your mood and helps your circulation flow Mood, neutral
Photo of dried tree peony bark, pale red-brown curled strips

Tree Peony Bark

牡丹皮 · Mǔ Dān Pí

Cools hot flashes and calms inflamed skin breakouts

InflammationSkinPeriod health
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Pungent
Tree Peony Bark. 牡丹皮, Mǔ Dān Pí. Cools hot flashes and calms inflamed skin breakouts Inflammation, cooling
Photo of Turmeric

Turmeric

姜黄 · Jiāng Huáng

Eases joint pain and stuck-blood cramps

InflammationPeriod healthDigestion
WarmingWarming botanicalPungent, Bitter
Turmeric. 姜黄, Jiāng Huáng. Eases joint pain and stuck-blood cramps Inflammation, warming
Photo of White Peony

White Peony

白芍 · Bái Sháo

Calms cramps, headaches, and stress-driven tension

Period healthStressDigestion
CoolingCooling botanicalBitter, Sour
White Peony. 白芍, Bái Sháo. Calms cramps, headaches, and stress-driven tension Period health, cooling