Dive into the unique stories, traditional uses, and potent properties of the botanicals that power our formulas. Explore our Herb Glossary to strengthen your understanding and deepen your bond with these ancient plant allies.
Name: White Peony Root Latin Name: Paeonia lactiflora Chinese Name: Bai Shao Herb Class/Action: Nourishing, Astringent, Cooling Flavors: Bitter, sour, slightly sweet Energetics: Cooling, tonifying Traditional Benefits: Liver support, menstrual...
Name: Turmeric Latin Name: Curcuma longa Chinese Name: Jiang Huang Herb Class/Action: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Digestive Aid Flavors: Earthy, peppery, slightly bitter, warm Energetics: Warming, drying Traditional Benefits: Inflammatory response support,...
Name: Solomon's Seal Latin Name: Polygonatum biflorum Chinese Name: Yu Zhu Herb Class/Action: Tonic, Demulcent, Adaptogen Flavors: Sweet, bitter Energetics: Cooling, moistening Traditional Benefits: Joint and connective tissue support, respiratory...
Name: Shiitake Mushrooms Latin Name: Lentinula edodes Chinese Name: Xiang Gu Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, Tonic, Immune Support Flavors: Savory, umami Energetics: Warming Traditional Benefits: Immune support, cardiovascular support, digestion aid Shiitake...
Name: Schizandra Fruit Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis Chinese Name: Wu Wei Zi Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, Tonic, Astringent Flavors: Sour, sweet, bitter, salty, and pungent Energetics: Warm Traditional Benefits: Cognitive function...
Name: Salvia Root Latin Name: Salvia miltiorrhiza Chinese Name: Dan Shen Herb Class/Action: Heart Tonic, Blood Invigorating Flavors: Bitter, slightly acrid Energetics: Slightly cooling Traditional Benefits: Cardiovascular support, menstrual support,...
Name: Rehmannia Root Latin Name: Rehmannia glutinosa Chinese Name: Di Huang Herb Class/Action: Tonic, Yin Nourishing, Blood Tonic Flavors: Sweet, slightly bitter Energetics: Cooling Traditional Benefits: Blood and yin nourishment,...
Name: Mint Latin Name: Mentha Chinese Name: Bo He Herb Class/Action: Carminative, Antispasmodic, Cooling Flavors: Sweet, strong mint Energetics: Cooling Traditional Benefits: Digestive support, respiratory support, tension relief Mint, known...
Name: Maitake Mushroom Latin Name: Grifola frondosa Chinese Name: Huī Shū Hóu Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, Immunomodulator, Tonic Flavors: Earthy, sweet Energetics: Neutral Traditional Benefits: Immune support, metabolic balance, stress relief...
Name: Ling Zhi Mushroom Latin Name: Ganoderma lucidum Chinese Name: Ling Zhi Class/Action: Adaptogen, Immunomodulator, Anti-inflammatory Flavors: Sweet, bitter Energetics: Neutral Traditional Benefits: Immune support, stress relief, liver health, cardiovascular...
Name: Licorice Root Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Chinese Name: Gan Cao Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, Demulcent, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory Flavors: Sweet Energetics: Neutral Traditional Benefits: Digestive support, respiratory health, stress relief, skin...
Name: Japanese Fleeceflower Latin Name: Polygonum cuspidatum Chinese Name: Hu Zhang Herb Class/Action: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Cardiotonic Flavors: Bitter, slightly sweet Energetics: Cooling Traditional Benefits: Heart health, skin health, joint health,...
Name: Hemp Extract Latin Name: Cannabis sativa Chinese Name: Huo Ma Ren Herb Class/Action: Nervine, Analgesic, Healthy Inflammatory Response Support Flavors: Slightly bitter, earthy Energetics: Cooling Traditional Benefits: Stress relief,...
Name: Gardenia Fruit Latin Name: Gardenia jasminoides Chinese Name: Zhī Zǐ Herb Class/Action: Liver Support, Heart Tonic, Anti-Inflammatory Flavors: Bitter Energetics: Cooling Traditional Benefits: Liver health, heart health, inflammation support,...
Name: Fructus Viticis (Vitex) Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus Chinese Name: Màn Jǐng Zǐ Herb Class/Action: Hormone Regulator, Women's Health Support Flavors: Bitter, pungent Energetics: Cooling, drying Traditional Benefits: Hormone balance,...
