Chinese Herbal Dictionary

Sean Conklin

  • Zi Zhu – Callicarp Leaf – Folium Callicarpae

    Zi Zhu English Name: callicarp leaf Literal Translation: “purple pearl” Pharmaceutical Name: Folium Callicarpae Medica Category: Stop-Bleeding Herbs Properties: Zi Zhu enters the Liver, Lung, and Stomach channels; it is bitter and astringent in nature and cool in temperature. What is Zi Zhu?: The Chinese Herb Zi Zhu is the dried leaves from any number… read more

  • Zong Lu Pi – Trachycarpus Stiple Fiber – Fibra Stipulae Trachycarpi

    Zong Lu Pi English Name: trachycarpus stipule fiber Pharmaceutical Name: Fibra Stipulae Trachycarpi Medica Category: Stop-Bleeding Herbs Properties: Zong Lu Pi enters the Liver, Lung, and Large Intestine channels; it is bitter and sour in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Zong Lu Pi?: The Chinese Herb Zong Lu Pi is the dried fibers… read more

  • Zou Ma Tai – Ardisia Root – Rhizoma Ardisiae

    Zou Ma Tai English Name: ardisia root Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Ardisiae Medica Category: Wind Damp Dispelling Herbs – Tendon and Bone Strengthening Herbs Properties: Zou Ma Tai enters the Lung, Stomach, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels; it is acrid in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Zou Ma Tai?: The Chinese Herb Zou Ma… read more

  • Xu Chang Qing – Paniculate Swallowwort Root – Radix Cynanchi Paniculati

    Xu Chang Qing English Name: paniculate swallowwort root Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Cynanchi Paniculati Medica Category: Wind Damp Dispelling Herbs – Pain Relieving Herbs Properties: Xu Chang Qing enters the Liver and Stomach channels; it is acrid in nature and warm in temperature. What is Xu Chang Qing?: The Chinese Herb Xu Chang Qing is the… read more

  • Xu Duan – Japanese Teasel Root – Radix Dipsaci

    Xu Duan English Name: dipsacus, Japanese teasel root Literal Translation: “restore what is broken” Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Dispaci Medica Category: Yang-Tonifying Herbs Properties: Xu Duan enters the Liver and Kidney channels; it is botter, sweet, and acrid in nature and slightly warm in temperature. What is Xu Duan?: The Chinese Herb Xu Duan is the… read more

  • Xuan Fu Hua – Inula Flower – Flos Inulae

    Xuan Fu Hua English Name: inula flowers Pharmaceutical Name: Flos Inulae Medica Category: Phlegm-Resolving Herbs Properties: Xuan Fu Hua enters the Large Intestine, Lung, Stomach, and Spleen channels; it is bitter, acrid, and salty in nature and slightly warm in temperature. What is Xuan Fu Hua?: The Chinese Herb Xuan Fu Hua is dried inula… read more

  • Xuan Shen – Scrophularia – Radix Scrophulariae

    Xuan Shen English Name: scrophularia, figwort root Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Scrophulariae Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Blood-Cooling Herbs Properties: Xuan Shen enters the Lung, Stomach, and Kidney channels; it is bitter, sweet, and salty in nature and cold in temperature. What is Xuan Shen?: The Chinese Herb Xuan Shen is the root of the Chinese or… read more

  • Xue Jie – Dragon’s Blood – Sanguis Draconis

    Xue Jie English Name: dragon’s blood, resinous discharge, calamus gum Pharmaceutical Name: Sanguis Draconis Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Xue Jie enters the Heart and Liver channels; it is sweet and salty in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Xue Jie?: The Chinese Herb Xue Jie is the dried sap from the… read more

  • Xue Yu Tan – Charred Human Hair – Crinis Carbonisatus

    Xue Yu Tan English Name: charred human hair Literal Translation: “charred excess of the blood” Pharmaceutical Name: Crinis Carbonisatus Medica Category: Stop-Bleeding Herbs Properties: Xue Yu Tan enters the Liver and Stomach channels; it is bitter in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Xue Yu Tan?: The Chinese Herb Xue Yu Tan is human… read more

  • Xun Gu Feng – Aristolochia – Herba Aristolochiae Mollissimae

    Xun Gu Feng English Name: aristolochia Literal Translation: “wind the searches the bone” Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Aristolochuae Mollissimae Medica Category: Wind Damp Dispelling Herbs – Channel and Collateral Opening Herbs Properties: Xun Gu Feng enters the Liver channel; it is acrid and bitter in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Xun Gu Feng?: The… read more

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