Syndromes: blood stasis

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  • Polygonum cuspidatum

    Botanical Overview Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly known as Japanese knotweed, Hu Zhang in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mexican bamboo, Asian knotweed, or fleeceflower root, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. Native to East Asia, especially Japan, China, and Korea, it has been introduced to North America and Europe. The root and rhizome are the…


  • Ligusticum chuanxiong

    Botanical Overview Ligusticum chuanxiong (family Apiaceae) is a perennial herb native to China and East Asia. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, commonly called Chuanxiong or Szechuan lovage root. It is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and also recognized in Western herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature and…


  • Achillea millefolium

    Botanical Overview Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow or Common yarrow, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plant is native to Eurasia and North America and traditionally uses its aerial parts, including flower heads and leaves, in herbal medicine. Recognized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of small white to pink flowers, it has a…


  • Paeonia lactiflora

    Botanical Overview Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as Chinese peony or Bai Shao, is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. The medicinal part predominantly used is the root. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan, it has longstanding traditional uses primarily in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The root of Paeonia lactiflora is considered to…


  • Angelica sinensis

    Botanical Overview Angelica sinensis, known commonly as Dong quai, Chinese angelica, or Tang Kuei, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to China and surrounding regions such as Tibet and Sichuan Province, it has a long tradition of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Angelica sinensis is warming…


  • Equisetum arvense

    Botanical Overview Equisetum arvense, commonly known as field horsetail or common horsetail, is a fern ally of the family Equisetaceae native to temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. The aerial parts, especially the sterile green stems, are used medicinally. It is recognized traditionally by names including Escale and Shavegrass. Energetics This herb possesses…


  • Artemisia princeps

    Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…


  • Leonurus japonicus

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Leonurus japonicusFamily: LamiaceaeParts used: Aerial parts, herbCommon names: Chinese motherwort, Oriental motherwort Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in temperature with moistening properties. It has a bitter and acrid taste with ascending and descending directional qualities. It is tonifying and primarily influences the flow of qi and blood. Primary Actions…


  • Hedyotis diffusa

    Botanical Overview Hedyotis diffusa, commonly known as Oldenlandia diffusa or Bai Hua She She Cao, is a herbaceous plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to East and Southeast Asia, particularly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The whole plant is used medicinally, especially for its anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. Energetics This herb is…


  • Tetradium ruticarpum

    Botanical Overview Tetradium ruticarpum, also known as Euodia or Wu Zhu Yu, belongs to the Rutaceae family. Its ripe fruit is the commonly used medicinal part. The plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, and is widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…