Chinese Herbal Dictionary

Sean Conklin

  • Da Ji – Euphorbia – Knoxia – Radix Euphorbiae seu Knoxiae

    Da Ji English Name: euphorbia, knoxia Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Euphorbiae seu Knoxiae Medica Category: Downward Draining Herbs—Harsh Expellants (Cathartics) Properties: Da Ji enters the Spleen, Kidney, and Large Intestine channels; it is bitter and acrid in nature, cold in temperature, and considered extremely toxic according to TCM theory. What is Da Ji?: The Chinese Herb… read more

  • Da Qing Yan — Halite — Halitum

    Da Qing Yan English Name: halite, rock salt Pharmaceutical Name: Halitum Medica Category: Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool Blood Properties: The Chinese Herb Da Qing Yan enters the Heart, Kidney, and Urinary Bladder channels; it is salty in nature and cold in temperature. What is Da Qing Yan? The Chinese Herb Da Qing Yan… read more

  • Da Qing Ye – Isatis Leaf – Folium Isatidis

    Da Qing Ye English Name: isatis leaves Pharmaceutical Name: Folium Isatidis Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Toxin-Eliminating Herbs Properties: Da Qing Ye enters the Heart, Lung, and Stomach channels; it is bitter in nature and very cold in temperature. What is Da Qing Ye?: The Chinese Herb Da Qing Ye is the small, yellow leaves of… read more

  • Da Suan – Garlic – Bulbus Alli Sativi

    Da Suan English Name: garlic bulb, garlic Pharmaceutical Name: Bulbus Alli Sativi Medica Category: Substances for Topical Application Properties: Da Suan enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung channels; it is acrid in nature and warm in temperature. What is Da Suan?: The Chinese Herb Da Suan is garlic (Allium sativum L.). It is best known… read more

  • Da Zao – Jujube Date – Fructus Jujubae

    Da Zao English Name: jujube, date Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Jujubae Medica Category: Qi-Tonifying Herbs Properties: Da Zao enters the Spleen and Stomach channels; it is sweet in nature and warm in temperature. What is Da Zao?: The Chinese Herb Da Zao is the dried, ripe fruit from the jujube tree known commonly as the Chinese… read more

  • Dai Zhe Shi – Hematite – Haematitum

    Dai Zhe Shi English Name: hematite Literal Translation: “red stone from Dai county” Pharmaceutical Name: Haematitum Medica Category: Liver-Calming and Wind-Extinguishing Herbs Properties: Dai Zhe Shi enters the Heart and Liver channels; it is bitter in nature and cold in temperature. What is Dai Zhe Shi?: The Chinese Herb Dai Zhe Shi is pieces of… read more

  • Dan Dou Chi – Fermented Soybean – Semen Sojae Praeparatum

    Dan Dou Chi English Name: soja, fermented soybean Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Sojae Praeparatum Medica Category: Wind-Heat Releasing Herbs Properties: Dan Dou Chi enters the Lung and Stomach channels; it is acrid, sweet, and slightly bitter in nature and cold in temperature. What is Dan Dou Chi?: The Chinese Herb Dan Dou Chi is black soybeans… read more

  • Dan Nan Xing – Pulvis Arisaema – Arisaema cum Bile

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  • Dan Shen – Salvia Root – Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae

    Dan Shen English Name: Chinese salvia root, red sage root Literal Translation: “red ginseng” Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae Medica Category: Blood-Invigorating and Stasis-Removing Herbs Properties: Dan Shen enters the Heart, Pericardium, and Liver channels; it is bitter in nature and cool in temperature. What is Dan Shen?: The Chinese Herb Dan Shen is the… read more

  • Dan Zhu Ye – Lophatherum – Herba Lophatheri

    Dan Zhu Ye English Name: lopatherum Literal Translation: “bland bamboo leaves” Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Lopatheri Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Fire-Purging Herbs Properties: Dan Zhu Ye enters the Heart, Stomach, and Small Intestine channels; it is sweet and bland in nature and cold in temperature. What is Dan Zhu Ye?: The Chinese Herb Dan Zhu Ye… read more

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