Chinese Herbal Dictionary

Sean Conklin

  • Zao Jiao Ci – Chinese Honey Locust Spine – Spina Gleditsae

    Zao Jiao Ci English Name: gleditsia spine, Chinese honey locust spine Literal Translation: “soap thorn spine” Pharmaceutical Name: Spina Gleditsiae Medica Category: Phlegm-Resolving Herbs Properties: Zao Jiao Ci enters the Liver and Stomach channels; it is acrid in nature and warm in temperature. What is Zao Jiao Ci?: The Chinese Herb is the spines from… read more

  • Zao Xiu – Paris Rhizome – Rhizoma Paridis

    Zao Xiu English Name: paris rhizome Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Paridis Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Toxin-Eliminating Herbs Properties: Zao Xiu enters the Liver channel; it is bitter in nature and cool in temperature What is Zao Xiu?: The Chinese Herb Zao Xiu (also commonly known as Chong Lou) is the dried root of the plant Paris… read more

  • Ze Lan – Lycopus – Herba Lycopi

    Ze Lan English Name: lycopus, (bright) bungleweed Literal Translation: “marsh orchid” Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Lycopi Medica Category: Blood-Invigorating and Stasis-Removing Herbs Properties: Ze Lan enters the Liver and Spleen channels; it is bitter and acrid in nature and slightly warm in temperature. What is Ze Lan?: The Chinese Herb Ze Lan is dried bungleweed (Lycopus… read more

  • Ze Qi – Euphorbia – Herba Euphorbiae Helioscopiae

    Ze Qi English Name: euphorbia, sun spurge Literal Translation: “marsh lacquer” Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Euphorbiae Helioscopiae Medica Category: Water-Regulating and Damp-Resolving Herbs Properties: Ze Qi enters Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Lung channels; it is sweet, bitter, and acrid in nature and cool in temperature. What is Ze Qi?: The Chinese Herb Ze Qi comes… read more

  • Ze Xie – Alisma – Rhizoma Alismatis

    Ze Xie English Name: alisma, Asian/Oriental water plantain rhizome Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Alismatis Medica Category: Water-Regulating and Damp-Resolving Herbs Properties: Ze Xie enters the Kidney and Urinary Bladder channels; it is sweet and bland in nature and cold in temperature. What is Ze Xie?: The Chinese Herb Ze Xie is the dried rhizome of alisma… read more

  • Zhang Nao – Camphor – Camphora

    Zhang Nao English Name: camphor Pharmaceutical Name: Camphora Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Zhang Nao enters the Heart and Spleen channels; it is acrid in nature, hot in temperature, and considered toxic according to TCM theory. What is Zhang Nao?: The Chinese Herb Zhang Nao is camphor, an aromatic resin derived from the… read more

  • Zhe Bei Mu – fritillaria thunbergii – Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii

    Zhe Bei Mu English Name: fritillaria thunbergia bulb Pharmaceutical Name: Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii Medica Category: Phlegm-Resolving Herbs Properties: Zhe Bei Mu enters the Heart and Lung channels; it is bitter in nature and cold in temperature. What is Zhe Bei Mu?: The Chinese Herb Zhe Bei Mu is the dried bulbs from fritillaria thunbergii (Fritillaria… read more

  • Zhen Zhu – Pearl – Margarita

    Zhen Zhu English Name: pearl Literal Translation: “precious ball” Pharmaceutical Name: Margarita Medica Category: Liver-Calming and Wind-Extinguishing Herbs Properties: Zhen Zhu enters the Heart and Liver channels; it is sweet and salty in nature and cold in temperature. What is Zhen Zhu?: The Chinese Herb Zhen Zhu is pearl, the precious gemstone that forms around… read more

  • Zhen Zhu Mu – Mother of Pearl – Concha Margaritaferae

    Zhen Zhu Mu English Name: mother of pearl, nacre Literal Translation: “mother of pearl” Pharmaceutical Name: Concha Margaritaferae Medica Category: Liver-Calming and Wind-Extinguishing Herbs Properties: What is Zhen Zhu Mu?: The Chinese Herb Zhen Zhu Mu is the iridescent layer of the mollusk shell—otherwise known as mother of pearl or nacre. The shells are traditionally… read more

  • Zhi Bei Mu – Thunbergy Fritilleria Bulb – Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbegrii

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