There are many herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to promote health and treat a variety of health conditions. Here are some commonly used herbs:
Ginger (Sheng Jiang) – Often used to treat nausea, vomiting, and indigestion.
Peppermint (Bo He) – Used to treat headache, fever, and sore throat, and to promote digestion and reduce inflammation.
Chinese skullcap (Huang Qin) – Used to reduce inflammation, treat allergies, and support liver function.
Cinnamon (Gui Zhi) – Known for its ability to promote circulation, treat menstrual cramps, and warm the body.
Ma Huang (Ephedra) – Used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, and to promote sweating and reduce fever.
Yin Qiao San – A popular formula used to treat common cold and flu symptoms, such as sore throat, fever, and headache.
Sheng Mai San – A formula used to treat fatigue and promote vitality by nourishing Qi, blood, and Yin.
Si Wu Tang – A formula used to treat women’s health issues, such as menstrual irregularities, anemia, and hormonal imbalances.
Ginseng (Ren Shen) – Known for its energy-boosting and immune-boosting properties.
Goji berries (Gou Qi Zi) – Used to promote vision health, enhance immunity, and nourish the liver and kidneys.
Licorice root (Gan Cao) – Often used as a harmonizing agent in herbal formulas to balance other ingredients and to soothe the throat and cough.
Rehmannia (Di Huang) – Used to nourish the blood and treat conditions such as anemia, dizziness, and insomnia.
Astragalus (Huang Qi) – Known for its immune-enhancing properties, as well as its ability to improve energy, digestion and reduce swelling.
Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) – Known for its nourishing effects on blood circulation and its usefulness in treating conditions like menstrual cramps and anemia.
Bupleurum root (Chai Hu) – Used to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, headache, menstrual disorders, and liver disorders.
Scutellaria root (Huang Qin) – Used to treat inflammation, fever, and infections.
