Traditional Chinese herbs

The Chinese materia medica comprises a rich compendium of medicinal plants that are prescribed in traditional Chinese medicine, typically in the form of teas, decoctions, powders and capsules. Herbs are understood by traditional Chinese herbalists through a deeply rooted philosophical framework that forms the basis of understanding of human physiology and pathology. From a TCM perspective, herbs are understood through their taste, temperature and channel entered.

To learn of the medicinal virtues and therapeutic applications of herbs used in TCM, such as bai shao (Paeonia lactiflora), dang gui (Angelica sinensis), and gan cao (Glycyrrhiza glabra), explore our library of traditional Chinese herb monographs below.